2019 OPEL AMPERA E display

202Driving and operating
A reminder will be displayed on the
instrument cluster to show target
charge level set.
If the target charge level is higher than
80%, fast charging on the instrument
cluster will show a solid line to 80%, a
shaded line up to the target charge
level, and the time to complete 80%.
If the target charge level is less than
80%, fast charging on the instrument cluster will show a shaded line up tothe target charge level and the time to complete.
Target charge level defaults to 100%
if the 12 V vehicle battery becomes
discharged.
Location based charging
With Location-based charging
enabled, the Charge mode and
Charge limit preference are saved
and set back to the customer’s
preference every time the vehicle is
returned to the saved Home location.
When the vehicle is not at the saved
Home location, then the vehicle will
default to the lower limit of Charge
limit preference and the Charge
mode will be set to Immediate.
When Location-based charging is
On and the vehicle is away from the
saved Home location, then the
selection for the charge mode will be
disabled and the selection will be
greyed out.After 90 days, a notification will
display and the Charge limit
preference will need to be reset for
the next 90 days. Important
information about portable electric
vehicle charging 3 205.
When the GPS location is not
available, dashes will be displayed
and location based charging will be
disabled until the GPS is restored.
To use location based charging, a
Home location must first be stored.
To store a Home location:
1. From the Energy home screen,
touch Charging Options .
2. Touch Location-based charging .
3. Touch Set home location v .
4. Touch OK.
5. Touch On to enable Location-
based charging .
To change the stored Home location:
1. Touch Update Home Location v
on the Location-based charging
screen.
2. Touch Update, then OK to set the
new home location.

Driving and operating203● Touch Cancel to make no
changes.
● Touch Remove to clear the
location and turn location
based charging off.
Charging interrupted or
overridden pop-up
The Charging override / interruption
occurred pop-up will appear if any of
the following conditions occur:
● The charging settings have been
modified via OnStar through the
website or the mobile app. For
example, the departure time
tables, the rate tables, or the
charge mode were updated using
the customer website (available
in select regions).
● There was an unintended loss of AC power during the plug-in
charge event. For example, there was a power outage or the
charge cord was unplugged from the wall.Programmable charging disabled
When the programmable charging
system is disabled, the Unable to
charge screen will be displayed.
Programmed charging override
To temporarily override a delayed charge event, unplug the charge cord from the charge port and then plug it
back in within 5 seconds. A single
horn chirp will sound and charging will begin immediately.
To cancel a temporary override,
unplug the charge cord, wait for
10 seconds, and then plug the charge cord back in. A double horn chirp will
sound and charging will be delayed.
Programmable charging 3 196.
Charging status
The vehicle has a charging status
indicator at the centre of the
instrument panel near the
windscreen. When the vehicle is
plugged in and the vehicle power is
off, the charging status indicator
indicates the following:

204Driving and operating● Short flashing green – One hornchirp: Vehicle is plugged in. High
voltage battery is not fully
charged. High voltage battery is
charging. Flash rate increases
from one to four flashes as the high voltage battery charges.
one flash: 0–25% charge
two flashes: 25–50% charge
three flashes: 50–75% charge
four flashes: 75–100% charge
● Short flashing green – Two audible beeps: Vehicle is
charging but will delay by
programmable charging at least once before the charge is
complete. Flash rate increases
from one to four flashes as the
high voltage battery charges.
● Short flashing green – Four audible beeps: Insufficient time to
fully charge by departure time
due to the selected rate
preference. To increase the high
voltage battery state of charge at
the departure time perform a
delayed charging override.
Programmable charging 3 196.● Long flashing green – Two horn
chirps: Charging is delayed by
programmable charging.
Charging will begin later.
● Solid green – No horn chirps: Charging is complete.
● Solid yellow – No horn chirp: Vehicle is plugged in. It is normalfor the charging status indicator
to turn yellow for a few seconds
after plugging in a compatible
charge cord. The solid yellow
may remain illuminated
depending on the vehicle and if
there is a total utility interruption.
This may also indicate that the
charging system has detected a
fault and will not charge the high
voltage battery.
● No light signal (upon plug‐in) – No horn chirps: Charge cord
connection should be checked.
● No light signal (after indication of
green or yellow charging status
indicator) – No horn chirps:
Charge cord connection should
be checked. If connection is
correct, this may be due to a power failure and charging willbegin later. This may also occur
if the vehicle has detected a high voltage charging system fault.
● No light signal – Three horn chirps: Charge port door is open.
● No light signal – Horn chirps repeatedly: The power supplywas interrupted before the
charging process could be
completed. Repeated chirps will
stop if power is restored within
90 seconds.
To stop the alert, unplug the
charge cord or press ( on the
electronic key.
The charge power loss alert can
be disabled in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.
The system may be thermally
conditioning the high voltage battery
during any of the states mentioned
above, requiring electric energy to be
transferred to the vehicle.
If the vehicle is plugged in and vehicle power is on, the charging status
indicator will flash or illuminate solid
green, depending on the charge level.

Driving and operating207electrical outlet / plug
overheated. Use another
electrical outlet or have the
electrical outlet serviced by a
qualified electrician. Reset the
charge cord by unplugging the
charge cord from the electrical
outlet and re-plugging it.
● c is off and d flashes red:
Vehicle fault: The charge cord ground-fault circuit interrupter
has tripped. Ensure that there is no physical damage to the
charge cord and that the vehicle
plug is seated completely and making a good connection. Reset the charge cord by unplugging
from the electrical outlet and re- plugging it. If the fault remains,
consult a workshop for a service.
● c solid green and d flashes red:
charge cord fault: The charge
cord has detected a potential
problem with the charge cord.
Reset the charge cord by
unplugging from the electrical
outlet and re-plugging it. If the
fault remains, seek the
assistance of a workshop.If no status indicator is lit, ensure the
electrical outlet is powered.
Charge level selection9 Warning
If the capacity of the electrical
circuit or AC socket is not known,
only use the lowest charge level
until the circuit capacity has been
inspected by a qualified
electrician. Using a charge level
that exceeds either the electrical
circuit or the AC outlet capacity
may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit.
Note
By choosing a reduced charge level,
the charging time is increased.
Charge limit selection can be made
using the Charge limit preference
screen on the Info Display.
Charge limit selection 3 196.
Grounding instructions
This product must be grounded. If this
product should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord that
has a grounding conductor. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.9 Warning
Improper connection of the charge
cord ground may cause electrical
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician if there is doubt as to
whether the charge circuit is
properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product.
If it will not fit the electrical outlet,
have a proper electrical outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

216Vehicle careWhen the vehicle has not been
running for at least 1 minute, the
maximum fluid level is at the top of the reservoir body. When the vehicle is
running, the brake fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks.
If the brake fluid level is below MIN
seek the assistance of a workshop.
After work is done on the brake
hydraulic system, make sure the fluid
level is in the proper operating range
between the MIN and MAX marks
when the vehicle is running. Only use high-performance brake fluid
approved for the vehicle. Consult a
workshop.
Brake fluid 3 247.
Vehicle battery9 Danger
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and
tools may inspect, test or replace
the high voltage battery.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop if the high voltage
battery needs service.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a 12 V vehicle battery.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. If this occurs,
the high voltage battery will be
disconnected and the vehicle will not
start.
A service message will be displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.
Before the vehicle can be operated
again, it must be serviced at a
workshop.
Airbag system 3 45.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce
sun loading on the vehicle and
improve high voltage battery life, is
available from your Opel Ampera-e
Service Partner.
The Opel Ampera-e Service Partner has information on how to recycle the high voltage battery.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the high
voltage battery temperature ready for
the next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original 12 V vehicle
battery label if a new 12 V vehicle
battery is required. The vehicle has
an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12 V
vehicle battery.
Installation of a standard 12 V vehicle battery will result in reduced 12 V
vehicle battery life. When using a 12 V battery charger on the AGM
12 V vehicle battery, note that some chargers have an AGM battery
setting on the charger. If available,
use the AGM setting on the charger to limit charge voltage to 14.8 V.
Follow the charger manufacturer's
instructions.

228Vehicle careTo open the compartment, compress
the locking tabs, fold cover down and remove.The instrument panel fuse block is on the left side of the instrument panel.
To access the fuses, open the fuse
panel door by pulling out.NumberUsage1Video processing module2Indicator light solar sensor3Side blind zone assistant4Passive entry, passive start5Central gateway module6Body control module 47Body control module 38Body control module 29Body control module 110Trailer interface module 111Amplifier12Body control module 813Data link connector 114Automatic parking assist15–NumberUsage16Single power inverter
module 117Body control module 618Body control module 519–20–21–22–23USB24Wireless charging module25Reflected LED alert display26Automatic heated steering
wheel27–28Instrument cluster 229Trailer interface module 230Headlight levelling device31OnStar

232Vehicle careFor the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased on a vehicle with tyre
pressure monitoring system, switch
off the vehicle.
Temperature dependency The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
10 kPa for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the real tyre pressure. A cooled down
tyre will show a decreased value,
which does not indicate an air leak.Tyre pressure monitoring
system
The tyre pressure monitoring system
checks the pressure of all four tyres
once a minute when vehicle speed
exceeds a certain limit.Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
All wheels must be equipped with pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Note
In countries where the tyre pressure
monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.
The current tyre pressures can be
shown in the Driver Information
Centre.

Vehicle care233
To access the tyre pressure page,
choose vehicle info menu via right
steering wheel buttons and press
{ or } to select tyre pressure.
To reset the system: ● Press and hold 9 until the tyre
pressure monitoring system asks
for a check.
● Press 9 again to confirm. The
vehicle honks twice.
System status and pressure warnings
are displayed by a message
indicating the corresponding tyre in
the Driver Information Centre.
The system considers the tyre
temperature for the warnings.
Temperature dependency 3 231.
A detected low tyre pressure
condition is indicated by the control
indicator w 3 80.
If w illuminates, stop as soon as
possible and inflate the tyres as
recommended 3 253.
After inflating, some driving may be
required to update the tyre pressure
values in the Driver Information
Centre. During this time w may
illuminate.
If w illuminates at lower temperatures
and extinguishes after driving, this
could be an indicator for approaching a low tyre pressure condition. Check
tyre pressure.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced or increased, switch off vehicle.
Winter tyres or additional wheel sets
must be fitted with sensors, otherwise the system will not work and control
indicator w illuminates continuously.
The tyre pressure monitoring system
malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tyre pressure control
indicator. If the system detects a
malfunction, w will flash for approx.
1 minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.
If the malfunction indicator w is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tyre
pressure as intended. Tyre pressure
monitoring system malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of
replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
tyre pressure monitoring system from functioning properly. Always check
the tyre pressure monitoring system
malfunction control indicator w after
replacing one or more tyres or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the