2018 OPEL AMPERA E park assist

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

100Lighting50 km/h. High beam is switched off ata speed below 35 km/h, but high
beam assist remains active.
The green control indicator f
illuminates continuously when the
high beam assist is activated, the blue
one 7 illuminates when high beam is
on.
Control indicator f 3 81, 7 3 81.
Pushing indicator lever once switches
on manual high beam without high beam assist.
High beam assist switches
automatically to low beam when:
● Driving in urban areas.
● Reverse parking function is active.
● Rear fog light is switched on.
If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.
Deactivation
If high beam assist is active and high
beam is on, press f once or pull
indicator lever once to deactivate high beam assist.If high beam assist is active and high
beam is off, press f once to
deactivate high beam assist.
Pushing the indicator lever to activate
manual high beam will also
deactivate high beam assist.
Headlight flash in conjunction with high beam assist
Headlight flash by pulling indicator
lever once will not deactivate high beam assist when high beam is off.
Headlight flash by pulling indicator
lever once deactivates high beam
assist when high beam is on.
Fault in headlight system
When the system detects a failure in
the headlight system, it selects a
preset position to avoid dazzling of
oncoming traffic. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden

Driving and operating147Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 147
Driving economically ...............147
Control of the vehicle ...............148
Starting and operating ...............148
New vehicle running-in ............148
Power button ........................... 148
Retained power off ..................150
Starting and stopping the vehicle .................................... 150
Parking .................................... 151
Electric vehicle operation modes ........................................ 153
Operation ................................. 153
Drive modes ............................ 153
Electric drive unit .......................153
Operation ................................. 153
Brakes ........................................ 157
Antilock brake system .............157
Parking brake .......................... 158
Regenerative braking ..............159
Ride control systems .................161
Traction Control system ..........161
Electronic Stability Control ......162Driver assistance systems .........163
Cruise control .......................... 163
Speed limiter ........................... 164
Forward collision alert .............166
Following distance indication ...168
Active emergency braking .......168
Front pedestrian protection .....171
Parking assist .......................... 173
Side blind spot alert .................181
Lane change alert ....................182
Panoramic view system ...........183
Rear view camera ...................185
Rear cross traffic alert .............187
Traffic sign assistant ................188
Lane keep assist .....................190
Charging .................................... 193
Programmable charging ..........196
Programmed charging override .................................. 203
Charging status .......................203
Charge cord ............................. 204
Electrical requirements ............208
Towing ....................................... 208
General information .................208Driving hints
Driving economically The following advice is intended to
help maximise energy efficiency and
range.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the electric
vehicle's driving range may be lower
due to higher energy usage.
The weight of additional cargo in the
vehicle affects efficiency and range.
Avoid carrying more than is needed.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for
functions other than propelling the
vehicle will reduce electric vehicle
range.
Always keep the tyres properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.
Driving style
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Use cruise control when appropriate.

Driving and operating151The instrument cluster also displays
an active battery gauge when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.
A chime will sound if the driver's door
is opened while the vehicle is
switched on. Always press
POWER m to switch off the vehicle
before exiting the vehicle.
If the vehicle will not start due to a low electronic key battery, the vehicle can
still be driven.
Operation in case of failure 3 148.
RestartingCaution
If the vehicle must be restarted
while it is still moving, move the
selector lever into N and press
POWER m twice without
depressing the brake pedal. The
propulsion system will not restart
in any other way.
Emergency shut off during driving
1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes
repeatedly. This may reduce
power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the selector lever into N. This
can be done while the vehicle is
moving. After shifting into N, firmly
apply the brakes and steer the
vehicle to a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift into P, and switch off the vehicle
by pressing POWERm.
4. Apply the parking brake. If the vehicle cannot be pulled
over and must be shut off while
driving, press and hold
POWER m for more than two
seconds, or press twice briefly within five seconds.9 Danger
Switching off the vehicle while
moving may disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
propulsion system off in an
emergency.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
It is recommended to plug in the vehicle when exterior temperatures
are below 0 °C to maximise high
voltage battery life.
Should the exterior temperature be
lower than -32 °C, the vehicle must be
plugged in when the vehicle is
switched on.
Parking Note
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
extreme temperatures for long
periods without being driven or
being plugged in.

158Driving and operatinghard braking, the vehicle can nolonger be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake can always
be activated, even if the vehicle is
switched off.
Do not operate electric parking brake
system too often when the vehicle is
switched off as this will discharge the 12 V vehicle battery.
In case of insufficient electric power,
the electric parking brake cannot be
applied or released.
Applying when vehicle is stationary9 Warning
Pull switch m for a minimum of
one second until control indicator
m illuminates constantly and
electric parking brake is applied
3 79. The electric parking brake
operates automatically with
adequate force.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
the electric parking brake status.
Control indicator m 3 79.
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
complete stop.
2. Pull switch m for approx. one
second.
The control indicator m will flash and
then stay on once the electric parking brake is fully applied. Before leaving
the vehicle, check the control
indicator m to ensure the parking
brake is applied.
If the control indicator m flashes
continuously, then the electric parking
brake is only partially applied or there
is a problem with the electric parking
brake. A message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. Release
the electric parking brake and try to
apply it again. If the control indicator
m does not illuminate or keeps
flashing, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Do not drive the vehicle if the control
indicator m is flashing 3 79.
If the electric parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving, a chimewill sound and a message will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. The vehicle will decelerate as
long as the switch is pulled.
Releasing the switch m during the
deceleration process will release the
parking brake. If the switch m is

Driving and operating159pulled until the vehicle stops moving,
the electric parking brake will remain
applied.
When the electric parking brake fault
indicator j illuminates, the electric
parking brake has detected a system
problem and is operating with
reduced functionality. To apply the
electric parking brake when j
illuminates, pull the switch m and
hold it until the control indicator m
remains on. If the control indicator j
illuminates, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
The vehicle may automatically apply
the electric parking brake in some
situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct
operation of the electric parking brake
system.
If the electric parking brake fails to
apply, the rear wheels should be
blocked to prevent vehicle
movement.Releasing
1. Switch on the vehicle.
2. Keep brake pedal depressed. 3. Push switch m.
If attempting to release the electric
parking brake without the brake pedal
being applied, a chime will sound and
a message will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre. The
electric parking brake is released
when m is off.
If control indicator j is illuminated, the
electric parking brake has detected a
system problem, and is operating with reduced functionality. To release the
electric parking brake when j is on,
push down the switch m and hold it
down until the control indicator j
goes off. If the control indicator
remains illuminated, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and
cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure thatthe parking brake is fully released
and the control indicator m is off
before driving.
Automatic release
The electric parking brake is
automatically released when the
vehicle is running, placed into gear
and an attempt is made to drive away.
Avoid rapid acceleration when the
electric parking brake is applied, to
reduce wear of parking brake lining.
Electric parking brake control
indicator m 3 79.
Electric parking brake fault control
indicator j3 79.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Regenerative braking
Some braking energy from the
moving vehicle is turned back into
electrical energy. This energy is then
stored back into the high voltage
battery system, increasing energy
efficiency.
Regenerative power may be limited
when the high voltage battery is near
full charge or cold.

Driving and operating169supplemental use only to reduce
the vehicle speed before a
collision.
The system may not react to
animals. After a sudden lane
change, the system needs a
certain time to detect the next
preceding vehicle.
The driver must always be ready
to take action and apply the brakes
and steer to avoid collisions.
Functionality
If equipped only with front camera the
active emergency braking operates in
a forward gear above walking speed
up to 80 km/h.
A precondition is that the system is
not deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation menu 3 91.
The system includes: ● brake preparation system
● emergency automatic braking ● forward looking brake assist
● front pedestrian protection system
Brake preparation system
When approaching a vehicle ahead
or a pedestrian so quickly that a
collision is likely, the brake
preparation system slightly
pressurises the brakes. This reduces
the response time, when a manual or automatic braking is requested.
The brake system is prepared so that
braking can occur more rapidly.
If equipped only with front camera the system operates up to a speed of
80 km/h.
Emergency automatic braking After activation of brake preparation
system and just before the imminent
collision, this function automatically
applies limited braking to reduce the
impact speed of the collision or
prevent a crash.
Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard. This front
automatic braking can only occur if a
vehicle ahead is detected, indicated
by the vehicle ahead indicator A
3 166. On vehicles with frontpedestrian protection, automatic
braking can also occur when a
pedestrian ahead is detected,
indicated by the pedestrian ahead
indicator 7.
The system operates up to a speed of
80 km/h.
Below a speed of 40 km/h the system can apply full braking.
Emergency automatic braking may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to
try to avoid a potential crash. If this
happens, emergency automatic
braking may engage the electric
parking brake to hold the vehicle at a
stop. To release, push the electric
parking brake switch or firmly depress the accelerator pedal.9 Warning
Emergency automatic braking is
an emergency crash preparation
feature and is not designed to
avoid crashes. Do not rely on the
system to brake the vehicle.
Emergency automatic braking will