2018 OPEL AMPERA E light

Instruments and controls73OverviewOTurn signal 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 77vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 78VAirbag deactivation 3 78pCharging system 3 786Service vehicle soonRBrake system 3 79mElectric parking brake
3 79jElectric parking brake fault
3 79uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 793Sport mode 3 153aLane keep assist 3 80aElectronic Stability Control
off 3 80bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 80kTraction Control system off
3 80wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 80dImmobiliser 3 804Vehicle ready 3 818Exterior light 3 81CHigh beam 3 81fHigh beam assist 3 81øRear fog light 3 81mCruise control 3 81AVehicle detected ahead
3 817Pedestrian detected aheadLSpeed limiter 3 81LTraffic sign assistant
3 81hDoor open 3 82
Reconfigurable instrument cluster
The cluster layout can be changed.
Use the steering wheel control to
move between the different display
zones and scroll through the different displays.
There are three display
configurations to choose from:
● Basic configuration displays the
speedometer with a simplified
high voltage battery gauge and
efficiency light.
● Standard configuration displays
the speedometer with a high
voltage battery gauge and
efficiency gauge.
● Enhanced configuration displays
the speedometer with high
voltage battery gauge, efficiency
ring, and power gauge.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.

76Instruments and controlsPower indicator gauge
The power indicator gauge displays
the instantaneous charge and
discharge power flowing either into or out of the high voltage battery.
Maximum discharge power is
available when the high voltage
battery is fully charged. During normal
operation, a slight reduction in
discharge power may occur as the
high voltage battery state of charge
decreases.
Regenerative braking
There is an indication when
regenerative braking is active. If
regenerative braking is active, the regenerative active icon with arrowsis shown as green.
Regenerative power limited
indication
Regenerative power icon is shown as grey when regenerative power is
limited. Additionally, a horizontal bar
is displayed on the gauge. This
usually occurs when the high voltage
battery is near full charge or cold.
Regenerative braking 3 159.

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.

84Instruments and controlsBlank page
Shows a blank page without any
information.
Audio menu
In the main view of the Audio
application, press { or } to scroll
through radio stations or move to the next / previous track of a USB /
Bluetooth ®
device that is connected to
the vehicle.
Press 9 to select the Audio app, then
press [ to enter the Audio menu. In
the Audio menu browse for music,
select from the favourites, or change
the audio source.
Exit the Audio menu by pressing 9
or ].
Phone menu Press 9 to select the Phone
application, then press [ to enter the
Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if
there is no active phone call, view
recent calls, scroll through contacts,
or select from the favourites. If thereis an active call, mute or unmute the
phone or switch to handset or hands
free operation.
Exit the Phone menu by pressing 9
or ].
Layout menu Press 9 while display themes is
displayed. Select Basic, Standard or
Enhanced mode by pressing 9.
Options menu
The following list contains all possible Options menu pages:
● Unit
● Speed warning
● Tyre load
Units
Press [ while units page is displayed.
Select imperial or metric units by
pressing 9.
Speed warning
The speed warning function alerts the
driver when a set speed is exceeded.To set the speed warning, press 9
while the page is displayed. Press
[ and { or } to adjust the value.
Press 9 to set the speed. Once the
speed is set, this feature can be
turned off by pressing 9 while
viewing this page. If the selected
speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up
warning is displayed with a chime.
Tyre load
The tyre pressure category according to the actual tyre inflation pressure
can be selected 3 233.
Press { or } to select a category
Light , Eco or Max .
Press 9 to confirm category.
Help
Provides information about the
gauges which are available in the
different layouts ( Basic, Standard or
Enhanced ).
Open source software
System settings 3 116.

86Instruments and controlsCommunication error
If a communication problem has
occurred with the energy system, the
error message is displayed. In this
case, please try restarting the vehicle
or contact a workshop.
Flow
This menu displays energy flow
between the electric drive unit and the high voltage battery.
1. Touch Energy.
2. Touch Flow.
The components will be highlighted
when they are active.
Power off
No power is flowing to the wheels.
The high voltage battery scale colour
is greyed out.Power
The arrow indicates from high voltage battery to wheel.Regenerate
Power from the wheels returns to the
high voltage battery during
regenerative braking or coasting.

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