2018 OPEL AMPERA E infotainment

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 4
Keys, doors and windows ............16
Seats, restraints ........................... 37
Storage ........................................ 57
Instruments and controls .............64
Lighting ........................................ 98
Infotainment system ...................105
Climate control ........................... 141
Driving and operating .................147
Vehicle care ............................... 209
Service and maintenance ..........244
Technical data ........................... 247
Customer information ................252
Index .......................................... 258Contents

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, load
compartment and charge port door.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.

28Keys, doors and windowsPairing
A smartphone must be paired to the
KeyPass module and then it must be
connected to the vehicle before it can be used.
Setup information ● Up to three smartphones can be set up and connected to the
vehicle.
● Setup is disabled when the vehicle is moving.
● Pairing only needs to be completed once per smartphone,unless the pairing information on
the smartphone changes or the
smartphone is deleted.
Setup process 1. The vehicle must be switched on and the selector lever in P (Park).
2. Enable the KeyPass function through vehicle personalisation.
3. Download the myOpel app to the smartphone from the appropriate
app store.4. Open the app and search for new
vehicles.
5. Choose your vehicle and confirm.
6. Aim the smartphone camera at the QR code on the Info display to
scan the security key. If the
camera is not working, the QR
code can be entered manually.
7. The Infotainment display provides
confirmation that the pairing
process was completed
successfully.
● Select Settings from the Home
page on the Infotainment display.
● Select KeyPass.
● Select Manage KeyPass
devices .
Deleting a paired smartphone 1. Select Settings from the Home
page on the Infotainment display.
2. Select KeyPass.
3. Select Manage KeyPass devices .
4. Touch Delete next to the
smartphone to be deleted, and
follow the prompts.Doors
Load compartment TailgateOpening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch and open the tailgate.
Closing
Use the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 20.

Instruments and controls65Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Driver Information Centre, some
driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Driver assistance systems 3 163.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment section 3 107.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing A.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

Instruments and controls69For time and date to be set manually,
select Off - Manual . If Auto set is set
to Off - Manual , the submenu items
Set time and Set date become
available.
Set time
To adjust the time settings, select Set
time .
Touch + and - to adjust the settings.
To select a time mode, select 12 hr or
24 hr format.
If 12 hour format is selected, touch
R or S to adjust AM or PM .
Set date
To adjust the date settings, select Set
date .
Touch + and - to adjust the settings.Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 240 W.
With the vehicle off, the power outlet
is deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
USB charging ports
Two USB ports are located in the
centre console. These ports can be
used for charging and infotainment
connection.
External devices 3 125.

82Instruments and controlsDoor open
The indicator shows if a door, the
bonnet or the tailgate is open. The
symbol changes accordingly.
An additional graphic is shown in the
Driver Information Centre every time
the bonnet or the tailgate are opened. Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Information displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Driver Information Centre indicates
depending on the equipment:
● overall and trip odometer
● vehicle information
● trip information
● driving economy information ● vehicle and warning messages
● audio and infotainment information
● phone information
● vehicle settings
Menu pages are indicated by
pressing ] on the steering wheel.
Press { or } to select a menu, press
9 to confirm. Selectable menu pages
are:
● Vehicle info
● Audio
● Phone
● Layout
● Options
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the right
side of the steering wheel.

Instruments and controls85Info display
The Info display can indicate: ● climate control 3 141
● Infotainment system 3 107
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 91
● power flow information
● programmable charging settings
● energy information
● indication of rear view camera 3 185
● outside temperature 3 68
● indication of parking assist instructions 3 173
Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via
the display.
● Touch p to display the
homepage.
● Touch required menu display icon.
● Touch a respective icon to confirm a selection.
● Touch 9 to return to the next
higher menu level.
● Touch p to return to the
homepage.
Control elements overview 3 107.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
Energy
Shows energy applications provided
by the system.
1. Touch Energy.
2. Select the desired menu.

Instruments and controls89●Hill Top Reserve : Select Off, On ,
On – home only , or On – away
only .
Regenerative braking 3 159.
● Energy summary pop-up : Set the
energy summary pop-up feature
to On or Off.
● Charge status feedback : Set the
charge status feedback feature to Horn chirps or Off.
● Charge power loss alert : This
feature allows an alert to sound
when the vehicle is charging and
loses power at the electrical
outlet. Set the charge power loss alert feature to On or Off.
● Radio power down : This allows
high voltage battery power to be conserved. Set the value for the
reminder to be displayed. To set
high voltage battery charge level
for Radio power down , touch
Energy , then Energy settings ,
then Radio power down . Select
Off , 2% , 4% , 6% , 8% , 10% .Low power mode
This allows high voltage battery power to be conserved.1. Press and hold m of the
Infotainment system.
2. Touch Yes on the Info display.
The screen will turn off.
3. Press m again to turn the display
on.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
chime.
Press 9 on the steering wheel to
confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.