2018 OPEL AMPERA E Charging system

Driving and operating205Important information about
portable electric vehicle charging
● Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building's electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
● Before you plug in to any electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions and
protection devices) for heavy-
duty service at a 10 A continuous load.
● Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be
damaged over time, making them
unsuitable for electric vehicle
charging.
● Check the electrical outlet / plug while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet / plug is hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.● When outdoors, plug into an electrical outlet that is weather-
proof while in use.
● Mount the charging cord to reduce strain on the electrical
outlet / plug.9 Warning
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, and
may result in damage to property,
serious injury, or death.
● Do not use extension cords, multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is worn or damaged, or onethat will not hold the plug firmly
in place.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is not properly grounded.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.
9 Warning
Read all the safety warnings and
instructions before using this
product. Failure to follow the
warnings and the instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and /
or serious injury.
Never leave children unattended
near the vehicle while the vehicle is charging and never allow
children to play with the charge
cord.
If the plug provided does not fit the electrical outlet, do not modify the
plug. Arrange for a qualified
electrician to inspect the electrical
outlet.
Do not put fingers into the electric
vehicle connector.
9 Warning
To reduce the risk of fire,
installations shall comply with the
requirements of National Electric
Code IEC 60364 – Electrical

208Driving and operatingElectrical requirementsCaution
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to charge the vehicle. This may
cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
vehicle from utility supplied power.
Charge limit selection 3 196.
Reduced limit mode allows a non-
dedicated circuit to be used but
increases the charging time.
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with standard vehicle
charging equipment complying with
one or more of the following
standards:
● SAE J1772
● SAE J2847–2
● IEC 61851-1
● IEC 61851-22
● IEC 61851-23
● IEC 61851-24
● IEC 62196-1
● IEC 62196-2
● IEC 62196-3
● ISO 15118
Ensure that all local electrical code / standards are being met for a 10 A
continuous load. Always follow the
charging equipment installation
instructions. Contact a workshop for
more information.9 Warning
If the capacity of the electrical
circuit or AC socket is not known,
only use the lowest charge level
until the circuit capacity has been
inspected by a qualified
electrician. Using a charge level
that exceeds either the electrical
circuit or the AC outlet capacity
may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit.
Towing
General information
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer or another vehicle.

Vehicle care227NumberUsage46Integrated chassis control
module47Headlight levelling device48Integrated chassis control
module49Interior rear view mirror50–51E-booster52Rear camera53Run / Crank54A/C control module55Rechargeable energy
storage system pump56–57Power electronics coolant
pump58Engine control module59Electric steering column
lockNumberUsage60HVAC electric heater61On-board charging module62Transmission range control
module 163Electric cooling fan64Engine control module65Auxiliary heater pump66Powertrain relay67Drive unit controller68Rear window defogger69Second run / Crank relay70A/C control module71–72Transmission range control
module73Single power inverter
module74–After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
Instrument panel fuse boxThe fuse box is located on the driver's
side behind a cover in the instrument
panel.
To open the compartment, compress
the locking tabs, fold cover down and remove.

259Initiating a phone call..............136
Ring tone ................................. 136
Call history .................................. 136
Car wash mode .......................... 153
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............58
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charge cord ................................ 204
Charge limit selection .................196
Charge mode selection ..............196
Charge rate selection .................196
Charging ..................................... 193
Charging override .......................196
Charging status .......................... 203
Charging system .......................... 78
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Climate control ............................. 13
Clock............................................. 68
Collision damage repair ..............254
Control elements Infotainment system ................107
Steering wheel ........................ 107
Control elements overview .........107
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................148
Controls ........................................ 65Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant ....................................... 213
Coolant and antifreeze ...............245
Cooling system ........................... 213
Cruise control ...................... 81, 163
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D DAB ............................................ 123
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...2
Daytime running lights ...............101
Declaration of conformity ............252
Delayed locking ............................ 25
Digital audio broadcasting ..........123
Directional tyres .......................... 230
Displaying pictures .....................129
Display settings ..................129, 130
Door open .................................... 82
Doors ............................................ 28
Drive modes ............................... 153
Driver assistance systems ..........163
Driver Information Centre .............82
Driving economically................... 147
Driving efficiency gauge ...............74
Driving hints ........................ 147, 148
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical requirements ...............208
Electrical system......................... 222Electrical system overload .........222
Electric drive unit ..................14, 153
Electric parking brake ...........79, 158
Electric parking brake fault ...........79
Electric rate schedule .................196
Electric vehicle operation modes 153
Electronic climate control system 141
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 162
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............80
Electronic Stability Control off....... 80
Emergency call ........................... 136
Engine compartment fuse box ...224
Engine data ............................... 249
Entry lighting .............................. 103
Event data recorders ..................257
Exit lighting ................................ 103
Exterior care .............................. 240
Exterior light ................................. 81
Exterior lighting ......................10, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F File formats Audio files................................ 125
Movie files ............................... 125
Picture files.............................. 125
First aid kit ................................... 61
Fixed air vents ........................... 145

260Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......168
Forward collision alert................. 166
Front airbag system .....................48
Front pedestrian protection ........171
Front seats.................................... 38
Front turn signal lights ...............219
Fuses ......................................... 222
G
Gauges ......................................... 74
General information ...125, 132,
133, 208
AUX ......................................... 125
Bluetooth ................................. 125
DAB ......................................... 123
Infotainment system ................105
Phone ...................................... 133
Smartphone applications ........125
USB ......................................... 125
Glovebox ..................................... 57
H Halogen bulbs ............................ 219
Hand brake ......................... 157, 158
Hazard warning flashers ............101
Headlight aiming .........................218
Headlight flash ........................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ......100
Headlights..................................... 98
Head restraint adjustment .............6Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................65
Heating .................................. 41, 42
High beam ............................. 81, 99
High beam assist ....................81, 99
High voltage devices and wiring 222
Home menu ................................ 112
Horn ....................................... 11, 66
I
Identification plate .....................247
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 80
Indicators ...................................... 74
Inductive charging ........................70
Info display ................................... 85
Information displays...................... 82
Infotainment control panel ..........107
Instrument cluster ........................72
Instrument panel fuse box .........227
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 102
Instrument panel overview ............. 8
Intellitext ..................................... 123
Interior care ............................... 242
Interior lighting ............................ 102
Interior lights .............................. 103
Introduction ............................... 0iPod............................................ 125
Connecting device ..................125
J Jump starting ............................. 237
K Key, memorised settings ..............20
KeyPass ....................................... 26
Keys ............................................. 16
Keys, locks ................................... 16
L Lane change alert .......................182
Lane keep assist ..................80, 190
Lashing eyes ............................... 61
Lifting the vehicle ........................210
Light switch .................................. 98
Load compartment ................28, 59
Load compartment cover .............60
Loading information .....................62
Location based charging ............196
M Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Maximum speed ......................... 231
Maximum startup volume ...........115
Memorised settings ......................20
Menu operation .......................... 112
Mirror adjustment ........................... 6
Misted light covers .....................102

261Mobile phones and CB radioequipment .............................. 140
Movie files................................... 125
Mute............................................ 109
N New vehicle running-in ..............148
Number plate light .....................221
O
Object detection systems ...........173
Odometer ..................................... 74
One-pedal driving .......................153
OnStar .......................................... 94
Operation ............................ 136, 153
External devices ......................125
Menu ....................................... 112
Phone ...................................... 136
Radio ....................................... 119
Outside temperature ....................68
P Pairing ........................................ 134
Panoramic view system ..............183
Parking ................................ 15, 151
Parking assist ............................ 173
Parking brake ............................ 158
Parking lights ............................. 102
Pedestrian detection .....................81
Pedestrian safety alert ............11, 66
Performance .............................. 249Performing work ........................211
Phone Bluetooth ................................. 133
Bluetooth connection ..............134
Call history .............................. 136
Emergency calls ......................136
Entering a number ..................136
Functions during a call ............136
General information ................133
Incoming call ........................... 136
Phone book ............................. 136
Phone main menu ...................136
Selecting the ring tone ............136
Speed dial number ..................136
Phone book ................................ 136
Phone projection ........................131
Picture files ................................. 125
Playing audio .............................. 127
Playing movies ........................... 130
Pollen filter ................................. 146
Post-crash label .......................... 151
Power button .............................. 148
Power indicator gauge ..................76
Power outlets ............................... 69
Power windows ............................ 34
Programmable charging .............196
Programmed charging override ..203
Propulsion system data ..............249R
Radio Activating................................. 119Configuring DAB .....................123
Configuring RDS .....................122
DAB announcements ..............123
Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 123
Favourite lists .......................... 120
Intellitext .................................. 123
Radio data system (RDS) .......122
Regional .................................. 122
Regionalisation ....................... 122
Selecting the waveband ..........119
Station search ......................... 120
Station tuning .......................... 120
Usage ...................................... 119
Radio data system (RDS) ..........122
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 257
Radio remote control ...................17
RDS ............................................ 122
REACH ....................................... 253
Reading lights ............................ 103
Rear cross traffic alert ................187
Rear floor storage cover ..............60
Rear fog light ....................... 81, 101
Rear seats .................................... 42
Rear view camera ...................... 185
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 67