2018 OPEL AMPERA E lights

Instruments and controls77Total vehicle range
Displays the total vehicle range.
Driving economically 3 147.
Service display If it is time for service, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The first warning is displayed
400 km before service is due and the
second warning 80 km before the
service is due. The message appears every time the vehicle is switched on.
The message can be dismissed or
reset. Reset after service only.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the vehicle
is switched on, most control indicators
will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation,
system ready
Control indicators 3 72.
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 219.
Fuses 3 222.
Turn signals 3 101.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.

Instruments and controls81Vehicle ready4 illuminates green. The vehicle is
ready to be driven.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 98.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 99.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 99.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 101.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 163.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green or yellow.
Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Illuminates yellow The distance to a preceding moving
vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too
rapidly.
Forward collision alert 3 166.
Pedestrian detection
7 illuminates yellow.
A pedestrian ahead is detected.Speed limiter
L illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Speed limiter is active. Set speed is
indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 164.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 188.

90Instruments and controlsSome important messages may
appear additionally in the Info display.
Some messages only pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the propulsion
system or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too rapidly.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If safety function of the power tailgate detects obstacles in the
moving area.
When the vehicle is parked and /
or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
Battery voltage When the voltage of the 12 V vehicle
battery is running low, a warning
message will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe drive, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the 12 V vehicle battery by
driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.The warning message will disappear
after the vehicle has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the 12 V vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

92Instruments and controlsautomatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Collision / detection systems
Pedestrian safety signal :
Activates or deactivates
pedestrian safety alert. Even if
pedestrian safety signal is
deactivated, it is automatically
activated while this menu is not
accessible such as OnStar
calling, camera projection, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto, non-
auto dismiss pop-up, etc.
Forward Collision System : This
allows the feature’s notification to
be customised. This feature will
turn on or off the Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking. The Off
setting disables all Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking functions.
With the Alert and Brake setting,
both Forward Collision Alert and
Active Emergency Braking are
available. The Alert setting
disables Active EmergencyBraking. Select Off, Alert , or Alert
and Brake .
Front pedestrian detection : This
allows the feature’s notification to be customised. This feature may
help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians. Select Off,
Alert , or Alert and Brake .
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear
cross traffic alert.
Lane Change Alert : Activates or
deactivates lane change alert.
● Lighting
Vehicle locator lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on the vehicle.
Unlocked door anti lockout :
Activates or deactivates the doorlocking function while a door is
open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed. It just can be toggled when Auto
door lock is deactivated.
● Remote lock / unlock / start
Remote unlock light feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote lock feedback : Changes
what kind of feedback is given
when locking the vehicle.
Remote door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock remotely unlocked doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the vehicle.
Remote start auto heat seats :
Activates or deactivates

94Instruments and controlsTelematics service
OnStar OnStar is a personal connectivity and
service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Note
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Note
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, mobile service and GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, the following services are available:
● Emergency services and support
in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot
● Smartphone application
● Remote control, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation of horn and
lights, control of central locking
system
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle diagnostics
● Destination download
Note
The OnStar module of the vehicle is
deactivated after ten days without
switching on the vehicle. Functions
requiring a data connection will be
available again after switching on
the vehicle.OnStar buttons
Privacy button
Press and hold j until a message is
heard to activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.

96Instruments and controlsSmartphone app
With the myOpel smartphone app,
some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Operate parking heater.
● Check vehicle battery-related information.
● Check tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle for use with
navigation application via phone
projection.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
Stolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft
to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar
can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Note
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
propulsion system, airbags, ABS, and
other major systems. It also provides
information on possible maintenance
items and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).

98LightingLightingExterior lighting............................ 98
Light switch ................................ 98
Automatic light control ...............99
High beam ................................. 99
High beam assist .......................99
Headlight flash ......................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ....100
Daytime running lights .............101
Hazard warning flashers ..........101
Turn and lane-change signals . 101
Rear fog light ........................... 101
Parking lights ........................... 102
Reversing lights .......................102
Misted light covers ...................102
Interior lighting ........................... 102
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 102
Interior lights ............................ 103
Reading lights .......................... 103
Sunvisor lights ......................... 103
Lighting features ........................103
Entry lighting ............................ 103
Exit lighting .............................. 103
Battery discharge protection ....104Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
Control indicator 8 3 81.
Light switch with m position
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlightm:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.8:sidelights9:headlights
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low / high beam and sidelights.

Lighting99Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
vehicle is switched on, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions.
Daytime running light 3 101.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights, parking
lights and other exterior lights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated. The transition
time for the lights coming on varies
based on wiper speed. When the
wipers are not operating, these lights
turn off. Move the exterior light control
to m or 8 to disable this feature.
Note
Do not cover the light sensor
otherwise the AUTO mode will not
operate properly.
Tunnel detection
When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on.
High beamPush lever to switch from low to high
beam.
Pull lever to deactivate high beam.
High beam assist This feature allows the high beam to
function as main driving light at night.
The camera in the windscreen
detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles. High beam can
be triggered or faded out particularly
according to the traffic situation. This
gives the best light distribution
without dazzling other road users.
Once activated, high beam assist remains active and switches high
beam on and off depending on
surrounding conditions. The latest
setting of the high beam assist will
remain after the vehicle is switched
on again.
Activation
Activate high beam assist by pressing f once. High beam is switched on
automatically at a speed above