2018 OPEL AMPERA E steering

108Infotainment system1Display / touch screen ........112
2 m (knob)
Turn: adjust volume ............109
3 m (button)
Short press: mute system ...109
or deactivate mute
function if mute function is
active ................................... 109
or exit low power mode if
low power mode is active ....109
Long press: turn on low
power mode ........................ 109
4 p
Press: display the
Infotainment home screen ..112
5 t / v
Short press: skip to
previous or next station
when radio active ................120
or skip to previous or next
track when external
devices active .....................127Long press: seek up or
down when radio active ......120
or fast forward or fast
rewind when external
devices active .....................127Steering wheel controls
1w
Short press: open OnStar
menu if no phone
connected ........................... 109
or open the phone menu .....136
or take phone call if phone connected ........................... 136
Long press: activate
speech recognition ..............132

Infotainment system1092Five-way controller
Press buttons: operate
menus on the Driver
Information Centre ................82
3 n
Press: end / decline call ......136
or deactivate speech recognition .......................... 132
or activate / deactivate
mute function ...................... 109
Press FAV n or FAV o to display
the favourites list and choose one of
the favourites stored.
Press the buttons behind the steering wheel on the right side to adjust the
volume.
Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system can be
operated in different ways.
Inputs are made optionally via:
● the central control unit in the control panel 3 107
● the touch screen 3 112
● audio controls on the steering wheel 3 107
● the speech recognition 3 132
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
The Infotainment system is switched
on automatically when the vehicle is turned on. After switching on, the last selected Infotainment source
becomes active.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system has been
switched on by pressing X while the
vehicle is switched off, it will switch off again automatically 10 minutes after
the last user input.
Low power mode
To save high voltage battery power, a
low power mode is available.
If desired, you may turn the display off while the sound remains active.

132Infotainment systemsmartphone on the Infotainment
screen and allow their operation
directly via the Infotainment controls.
Check with the device's manufacturer
if this function is compatible with your
smartphone and if this application is
available in the country you are in.
Preparing the smartphone
Android phone: Download the
Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play™ Store.
iPhone: Make sure Siri ®
is activated
on your smartphone.
Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Settings .
Scroll through the list to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure the respective application
is activated.Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port 3 125.
When first connecting a device, a privacy consent message may be
displayed. Confirm the message to
continue the connection procedure.
Starting phone projection Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
To start the phone projection function,
select Projection .
Note
If the application is recognised by the Infotainment system, the
application icon may change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Alternatively, press and hold p.
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press p.Speech recognition
General information
The voice pass-thru application of the
Infotainment system allows access to the speech recognition commands on your smartphone. See your
smartphone manufacturer's
operating instructions to find out
whether your smartphone supports this feature.
In order to use the voice pass-thru
application, the smartphone must be
connected to the Infotainment system
via USB cable 3 125 or via Bluetooth
3 134.
Usage
Activating speech recognition
Press and hold w on the steering
wheel to start a speech recognition
session. A voice command message
is displayed on the screen.

Infotainment system133As soon as a beep is heard, you can
say a command. For information on the commands supported, see the
operating instructions for your
smartphone.
Adjusting the volume of voice
prompts
Turn m on the control panel or press
the volume buttons behind the
steering wheel to increase or
decrease the volume of voice
prompts.
Deactivating speech recognition
Press n on the steering wheel. The
voice command message disappears
and the speech recognition session is
ended.Phone
General information
The phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone
conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system
in the vehicle. To be able to use the
phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth.
Not all phone functions are supported by every mobile phone. The usable
phone functions depend on the
relevant mobile phone and network
provider. You can find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone, or
you can enquire about them with your network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific
areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
phones is prohibited, if

Infotainment system139Incoming phone callTaking a call
If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or
USB mode, is active at the moment a call comes in the audio source is
muted and stays muted until the call
ends.
To answer the call, select v in the
message on top of the screen or
press w on the steering wheel.
The Z tab is activated displaying
information on the call.
Rejecting a call
To reject the call, select @ in the
message on top of the screen or press n on the steering wheel.
Privacy settings
When a call comes in, a message is
displayed on the Infotainment display
indicating the name and number of
the person calling (if available). If
Privacy is activated, information on
the caller is only shown in the cluster
display.Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Settings and then Bluetooth
Phone . Activate or deactivate
Privacy .
Functions during a call
During an ongoing phone call the
phone main menu is displayed.
Deactivating the hands-free mode
temporarily
To continue the conversation on the mobile phone, activate m.
To return to the hands-free mode,
deactivate m.
Deactivating the microphone
temporarily
To mute the microphone, activate n.
To reactivate the microphone,
deactivate n.
Setting a call on hold
During an active phone call, the t
screen button changes to Hold.
Select Hold to set the call on hold.Ending a phone call
Select @ to end the call.
Voice mail box
You may operate your voice mail box via the Infotainment system.
Voice mail number
To check the voice mail number of the
phone currently connected, press p
and then select 1 in the top left corner
of the screen.
Select Settings and then Bluetooth
Phone .
If available, the voice mail number is
displayed under My Number.
Calling the voice mail box
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone to display the phone
main screen.
Select t on the keypad to call the
mailbox.
Alternatively, enter the voice mail
number via the phone keypad.

152Driving and operating9Warning
● Always apply parking brake.
Pull switch m for approx. one
second and check if the control
indicator m illuminates.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 79.
● Switch off the vehicle.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, applythe parking brake and set the
selector lever to P before
switching off the vehicle. On an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, apply the parking brake
and set the selector lever to P
before switching off the vehicle.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
With the selector lever in P,
press POWER m briefly to
switch off the vehicle. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
● Close the windows.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the vehicle has been
switched off 3 211.
It is not recommended to park with the propulsion system running.
If the vehicle is left with the propulsion
system running, follow the proper
steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move.
Post-crash label
The post-crash label is located in the
driver's door frame.
After an accident, park the vehicle
with a sufficient distance of
approx. 7.5 m to other objects.
Park on a non-flammable surface.
Call the hotline number given on the
label to get further instructions on how to handle the vehicle.

160Driving and operatingRegeneration on demand
Regeneration on demand allows
increased deceleration by pressing
and holding the steering wheel
paddle. It works in D (Drive) and L
(Low). The accelerator pedal must be mostly released for it to work.
If regenerative braking is active, the regenerative active icon with arrowsis shown as green.
Regenerative braking 3 76.
Cruise control will switch off and the
brake lights may come on when this
feature is activated.
If the vehicle is in D (Drive) and is
brought to a complete stop while the regenerative braking paddle is held,
the vehicle will not creep forward
when the paddle is released. The
accelerator pedal must be pressed to
move the vehicle forward.
One-pedal driving 3 153.
If the vehicle is on a steep gradient,
the brake pedal will be required to
hold the vehicle.
The brake controller applies the
hydraulic brakes using a pump. You
may hear the pump during some
braking manoeuvres, such as rapid
brake application or during
regenerative braking as the vehicle
comes to a stop. This is normal
operation.
Hill Top ReserveHill Top Reserve enables you to
maximise regenerative braking
efficiency when driving from a higher
elevation immediately after charging.
When switched on, this feature will
stop the charging process before thehigh voltage battery is full, allowing space for energy from regenerative
braking.
This feature also integrates with the Location-based charging feature,
allowing you to configure the system
so it is enabled when you are at home ( On – home only ) or away (On – away
only ).
Location based charging 3 196.

168Driving and operatingapproaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, it may not provide you
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes.
System limitations
Forward collision alert is designed to warn about vehicles only, but may
react also to other objects.
In the following cases, forward
collision alert may not detect a vehicle ahead or sensor performance is
limited:
● on winding roads
● when weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow
● when the sensor is blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt,
windscreen damage or affected
by foreign items, e.g. stickers
Following distance
indication
The following distance indication
displays the distance in seconds to a
preceding moving vehicle. The front
camera in the windscreen is used to
detect the distance of a vehicle
directly ahead in the vehicle's path. It
is active at speeds above 8 km/h.
When a preceding vehicle is detected
ahead, the distance is indicated in
seconds, displayed on a page in the
Driver Information Centre.
Select Information menu via steering
wheel buttons and press G to select
following distance indication 3 82.
The minimum indicated distance is
0.5 seconds.
If there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is out of range, two
dashes will be displayed: -.- sec.
Active emergency braking
Active emergency braking can help toreduce the damage and injury from
crashes with vehicles, pedestrians and obstacles directly ahead, when a
collision can no longer be avoided
either by manual braking or by
steering. Before the active
emergency braking applies, the driver
is warned by the forward collision
alert 3 166 and front pedestrian
protection 3 171.
The feature uses various inputs (e.g.
camera sensor, brake pressure,
vehicle speed) to calculate the
probability of a frontal collision.9 Warning
This system is not intended to
replace the driver responsibility for driving the vehicle and looking
ahead. Its function is limited to