2018.5 OPEL AMPERA E radio

4In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press (
to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
Tailgate
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch.
Radio remote control 3 17.
Central locking system 3 20.
Electronic key system 3 19.
Load compartment 3 28.

16Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 16
Keys .......................................... 16
Radio remote control .................17
Electronic key system ................19
Memorised settings ...................20
Central locking system ..............20
Delayed locking ......................... 25
Automatic locking ......................25
Child locks ................................. 26
Smartphone remote function .....26
Doors ........................................... 28
Load compartment ....................28
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Anti-theft locking system ...........29
Anti-theft alarm system ..............29
Immobiliser ................................ 31
Exterior mirrors ............................ 31
Convex shape ........................... 31
Electric adjustment ....................32
Folding mirrors .......................... 32
Heated mirrors ........................... 33
Interior mirrors ............................. 33
Automatic anti-dazzle ................33Windows...................................... 33
Windscreen ............................... 33
Power windows ......................... 34
Heated rear window ..................35
Sun visors .................................. 36Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 244.
Central locking 3 20.
Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 151.
Radio remote control 3 17.
Electronic key 3 19.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.

Keys, doors and windows17Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons on the electronic key:
● central locking system 3 20
● anti-theft locking system 3 29
● anti-theft alarm system 3 29
● remote start
The remote control has a range of up
to 60 m, but may also be much less
due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Remote start
Activates the heating or air
conditioning systems and the heated
rear window from outside the vehicle.
The climate control system will
typically default to the last climate
setting. If the fan is off or if fan only
was selected, the air conditioning or
heat will turn on as needed.
Electronic climate control system
3 142.
If the vehicle has heated seats and
the vehicle personalisation setting
enabled, the remote start auto heated seats may also come on.
Heated front seats 3 41.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
If the vehicle is low on electricity, do
not use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of electricity.
The remote control range may be
reduced while the vehicle is running.Activating
1. Press and release ).
2. Immediately press and hold O
until the turn lights flash or for at
least 4 seconds. Pressing and
holding O again during remote
start will turn the feature off.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 20 minutes, unless a time
extension is activated.
After entering the vehicle during
remote start, press POWERm on the
instrument panel with the brake pedal
depressed to operate as normal.
Extending the time
To extend the time by another
20 minutes, repeat the steps for
activating remote start. Remote start
can only be extended once.

18Keys, doors and windowsCancelling remote start
To cancel remote start, do any of the
following:
● Aim the radio remote control at the vehicle and press and hold
O until the sidelights turn off.
● Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
● Press POWERm on the
instrument panel with the brake
pedal depressed, then press
POWER m again to switch off the
vehicle.
Conditions in which remote start will not work
● An open bonnet.
● Vehicle propulsion system fault conditions.
● High voltage battery fault conditions.
● The selector lever is not in P
(Park).Conditions in which remote start may be cancelled include:
● Vehicle propulsion system or high voltage battery fault
conditions.
● Electric drive unit coolant temperature is too high.
Replacing battery in the electronic key
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. Press button at the back of the electronic key unit and extract thekey blade from the housing.

Keys, doors and windows192. Insert the key blade for approx.6 mm and turn the key to open thehousing. Further insertion of the
key blade can damage the
housing.
3. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert key blade.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
vehicle.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while notin range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 20.
Electronic key systemEnables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 20
● tailgate 3 28
● starting and stopping the vehicle 3 151
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 17.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the electronic key into the
load compartment or in front of the
Info Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.

20Keys, doors and windowsBattery replacement in the electronic
key 3 17.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the propulsion system
cannot be started, the cause may be
one of the following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 20.Memorised settings
Whenever the vehicle is switched off, the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
electronic key:
● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the vehicle is
switched on with the memorised
electronic key 3 19.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info Display. This must
be set for each electronic key which is used. The status change is available
only after locking and unlocking the
vehicle.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors and load
compartment.A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 91.

30Keys, doors and windowsActivationAll doors must be closed and the
electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by
pressing ) once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing the button on any exterior door
handle.● Radio remote control or electronic key: directly by
pressing ) twice within
5 seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
● Central locking button: with a door open, press ).
Deactivation Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing ( deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any exterior door handle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 m of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing (, by
pressing the button on the door
handle or switching on the vehicle.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning

Keys, doors and windows31message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the vehicle.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the electronic key
has been removed from the vehicle.
If control indicator d flashes when the
vehicle is on, there is a fault in the
system. The propulsion system
cannot be started. Switch off the
vehicle and repeat the start attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the
propulsion system using the spare key and seek the assistance of a
workshop.Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 29.
Control indicator d 3 81.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Side blind zone assistant 3 182.