2019 OPEL AMPERA E ECO mode

138Infotainment systemFavourites
Contact favourites can be stored in
the phone favourites list.Storing favourites
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone. Select the ^ tab in the
phone main menu.
Select t next to the contact you want
to store as favourite. The icon
changes to s and the contact
appears in the favourites list.
Select s again to delete the contact
from the favourites list. The icon
changes to t.
Note
The favourites list is not
synchronised with the phone
favourites. The favourites have to be added to the favourites list on the
Infotainment system.Retrieving favourites
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.Select Phone. Select the < tab in the
phone main menu.
Select the desired favourite to initiate a phone call.
Redialling a number
The last dialled phone number can be
redialled.
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone and then ? on the
screen.
Using speed dial numbers
Speed dial numbers that are stored
on the mobile phone can also be
dialled using the keypad of the phone
main menu.
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone.
Touch and hold the respective digit on the keypad to initiate the call. For two-
digit speed dial numbers, select the
first digit and then touch and hold the second digit.Incoming phone call
Taking a call
If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or
USB mode, is active at the moment a call comes in the audio source is
muted and stays muted until the call
ends.
To answer the call, select v in the
message on top of the screen or
press w on the steering wheel.
The Z tab is activated displaying
information on the call.
Rejecting a call
To reject the call, select @ in the
message on top of the screen or
press n on the steering wheel.
Privacy settings
When a call comes in, a message is displayed on the Info Display
indicating the name and number of
the person calling (if available). If
Privacy is activated, information on
the caller is only shown in the cluster
display.

Infotainment system139Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Settings and then Bluetooth
Phone . Activate or deactivate
Privacy .
Functions during a call
During an ongoing phone call the
phone main menu is displayed.
Deactivating the hands-free mode
temporarily
To continue the conversation on the mobile phone, activate m.
To return to the hands-free mode,
deactivate m.
Deactivating the microphone
temporarily
To mute the microphone, activate n.
To reactivate the microphone,
deactivate n.
Setting a call on hold
During an active phone call, the t
screen button changes to Hold.
Select Hold to set the call on hold.Ending a phone call
Select @ to end the call.
Voice mail box You may operate your voice mail boxvia the Infotainment system.
Voice mail number
To check the voice mail number of the
phone currently connected, press p
and then select 1 in the top left corner
of the screen.
Select Settings and then Bluetooth
Phone .
If available, the voice mail number is
displayed under My Number.
Calling the voice mail box
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone to display the phone
main screen.
Select t on the keypad to call the
mailbox.
Alternatively, enter the voice mail
number via the phone keypad.Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment
Installation instructions and
operating guidelines
The vehicle specific installation
instructions and the operating
guidelines of the mobile phone and
hands-free manufacturer must be
observed when installing and
operating a mobile telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate the vehicleoperating permit (EU directive 95/54/
EC).
Recommendations for fault-free
operation:
● Professionally installed exterior antenna to obtain the maximum
range possible
● Maximum transmission power 10 W
● Installation of the phone in a suitable spot, consider relevant
Note in the Owner's Manual
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142Climate control●manual air recirculation 4
● Heated seats +/q 3 41
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
● Touch HEAT or A/C to switch on
optimal heating or cooling and demisting. The LED in the button illuminates to indicate activation.
● Set the preselected temperature by turning rotary knob TEMP.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the Info
Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.
Temperature preselection
Set temperature to the desired value.
The selected temperature is indicated in the display.
Note
The preselected temperature is only achieved if HEAT or A/C is switched
on.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, when A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating when HEAT is
switched on.

Driving and operating147Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 147
Driving economically ...............147
Control of the vehicle ...............148
Emergencies ........................... 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 ..............160Ride control systems .................161
Traction Control system ..........161
Electronic Stability Control ......162
Driver 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 zone assistant .........180
Lane change alert ....................181
Panoramic view system ...........183
Rear view camera ...................184
Rear cross traffic alert .............186
Traffic sign assistant ................187
Lane keep assist .....................190
Charging .................................... 192
Programmable charging ..........196
Programmed charging override .................................. 203
Charging status .......................203
Charge cord ............................. 205
Electrical requirements ............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.

148Driving and operatingAvoid shifting to N to coast. The
vehicle recovers energy while
coasting and braking in D or L.
Efficiency gauge in the instrument cluster
Driving efficiency gauge 3 74.
Drive mode and gear mode selection Use normal drive mode when
possible.
Sport mode provides more
responsive acceleration than normal
mode but can reduce energy
efficiency.
Use L in heavy stop‐and‐go traffic or
when travelling downhill. L requires
less brake pedal application and
provides a controlled, efficient way to slow the vehicle down.
Control of the vehicleCaution
Drive carefully whenever the road
has a steep incline or when driving over a ramp or bump, etc.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Emergencies9 Warning
Damage to the high voltage
battery or high voltage system can create a risk of electric shock,
overheating, or fire. If the vehicle
is damaged from a moderate to
severe crash, flood, fire, or other
event, the vehicle should be
inspected as soon as possible by
a workshop. Until the vehicle has
been inspected, store it outside at
least 7.5 m from any structure or
anything that can burn.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Avoid making hard stops for the first 300 km.
Hard stops with new brake linings can
lead to premature wear. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every time you
get new brake linings. Following
break-in, vehicle speed and load can be gradually increased.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.

Driving and operating149If the vehicle will not start, place the
electronic key in the transmitter
pocket inside the centre console.
Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 150.Switching on the vehicle
With the vehicle off and the brake
pedal applied, pressing POWERm
once will switch on the vehicle. When
4 illuminates in the instrument
cluster, the vehicle is ready to be
driven. This could take up to
15 seconds at extremely cold
temperatures.Switching off the vehicle
With the vehicle in P, press
POWER m briefly in service mode or
when engine is running and vehicle is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened.
If the vehicle is not in P when
switching off the vehicle, P will be
automatically engaged before the
vehicle is switched off.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.Emergency shut off during driving
If the vehicle needs to be switched off during driving in case of emergency,
press POWER m for more than
2 seconds or press twice briefly within
5 seconds.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 150.
Service mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics and to verify
the proper operation of the service
vehicle soon control indicator as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes.
With the vehicle switched off and the
brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding POWER m for more than
5 seconds will place the vehicle in service mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they do when the vehicle is switched on, but
the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The propulsion system will not start in service mode. Press
POWER m again to switch off the
vehicle.Caution
Service mode will discharge the
12 V vehicle battery. Do not use
service mode for an extended
period, or the vehicle may not
start.
Operation in case of failure
If the vehicle does not start due to a
low electronic key battery, a message
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
To still drive the vehicle, proceed as
follows:
1. Open the centre console and remove the small tray from the
centre console. Place the
electronic key in the pocket with
the buttons facing the bottom of
the vehicle.

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 90.
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

Driving and operating177trajectory and automatically steers
the vehicle into a parallel or
perpendicular parking slot.
Instructions are given in the Driver
Information Centre 3 82 or,
depending on the version, on the Info
Display 3 85, supported by acoustic
signals.
The driver must control acceleration,
braking and gear shifting, while
steering is done automatically.
Advanced parking assist is always
combined with front-rear parking assist. Both systems use the same
sensors in the front and rear bumper.
The system has six ultrasonic parking sensors in the front bumper and five
ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear
bumper.
Activation of advanced parking assist
Advanced parking assist can only be
activated when driving forwards.
When searching for a parking slot, the
system is ready to operate with a
short press of (.
The system recognises and
memorises 10 m for parallel parking
slots or 6 m for perpendicular parking
slots in the parking assist mode.
The system can only be activated at
a speed up to 30 km/h and the system searches for a parking slot at a speed
up to 30 km/h.
The maximum allowed parallel
distance between the vehicle and a
row of parked cars is 1.8 m for parallel parking and 2.5 m for perpendicular
parking.
FunctionalityParking slot searching mode,
indication in the Info Display
Select parallel or perpendicular
parking slot by touching the
respective icon on the Info Display.