2018 OPEL AMPERA E warning

Storage61General hint9Warning
For safety reasons, stow all parts
in the load compartment in its
position, always drive with a
closed rear floor cover and, if
possible, with folded up rear
backrests.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being
thrown around in the event of
sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Warning triangle
Stow the warning triangle in the
vehicle tool box below the rear floor
cover in the load compartment.
First aid kit
Stow the first-aid kit in the load
compartment.

Storage639Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 247) and the EC kerb
weight.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids.
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
50 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

64Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 65
Steering wheel adjustment ........65
Steering wheel controls .............65
Heated steering wheel ...............65
Horn ........................................... 66
Pedestrian safety alert ...............66
Windscreen wiper/washer .........66
Rear window wiper/washer .......67
Outside temperature ..................68
Clock ......................................... 68
Power outlets ............................. 69
Inductive charging .....................70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 72
Instrument cluster ......................72
Speedometer ............................. 74
Odometer .................................. 74
Battery gauge ............................ 74
Driving efficiency gauge ............74
Power indicator gauge ...............76
Regenerative braking ................76
Total vehicle range ....................77
Service display .......................... 77
Control indicators ......................77Turn signal................................. 77
Seat belt reminder .....................77
Airbag and belt tensioners .........78
Airbag deactivation ....................78
Charging system .......................78
Service vehicle soon .................79
Brake system ............................. 79
Electric parking brake ................79
Electric parking brake fault ........79
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....79
Sport mode ................................ 80
Lane keep assist .......................80
Electronic Stability Control off ...80
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........80
Traction Control system off .......80
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 80
Immobiliser ................................ 80
Vehicle ready ............................. 81
Exterior light .............................. 81
High beam ................................. 81
High beam assist .......................81
Rear fog light ............................. 81
Cruise control ............................ 81
Vehicle detected ahead .............81
Pedestrian detection ..................81
Speed limiter ............................. 81
Traffic sign assistant ..................81
Door open .................................. 82Information displays.....................82
Driver Information Centre ..........82
Info display ................................ 85
Vehicle messages ........................89
Warning chimes .........................90
Battery voltage .......................... 90
Vehicle personalisation ................91
Telematics service .......................94
OnStar ....................................... 94

68Instruments and controlsActivation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
If the rear camera mirror is equipped,
the washer fluid is sprayed on the rear camera at the same time.
Washer fluid 3 215.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to
0.5 °C, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info display.
Info display 3 85.
Press p and then touch 1.
Select Settings and then select Time
and date to display the respective
submenu.
Auto set
To choose whether time and date are to be set automatically or manually,
select Auto set .
For time and date to be set
automatically, select On - RDS.

70Instruments and controls
Another two USB ports for charging
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
All USB ports provide 2.1 A at 5 V.
Note
The USB ports must always be kept clean and dry.
Inductive charging
9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile phone, as these
objects could become very hot.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile phones can be charged inductively.
A protective cover for the mobile
phone could have an impact on the
inductive charging.
The vehicle must be switched on, in
service mode or retained power off.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 150.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
to 60 °C for the charging system and
0 °C to 35 °C for the phone.To charge a mobile device:
1. Remove all objects from the charging slot. The system may not
charge if there are any objects in
the charging slot.
2. With the mobile device screen facing the driver, slowly insert the
device into the charging slot until
0 is shown on the Info display.
This indicates that the mobile
device is properly positioned and
could be charged.
If a phone is inserted into the slot and
0 does not display, remove the
mobile device from the pocket, turn it

72Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges and indicatorsInstrument cluster

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.

78Instruments and controlsk for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the overhead
console, when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the vehicle has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the propulsion system for a certain time until the seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 43.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the vehicle is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
several seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Centre
message may also come on.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 42.
Airbag system 3 45.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the vehicle is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the propulsion system starts.