2019 OPEL AMPERA E towing

188Driving and operating
Traffic signs, which will be detected,
are:
Limit and no passing signs ● speed limit
● no passing
● end of speed limit
● end of no passingRoad signs
Beginning and end of:
● city regions (country-specific)● motorways
● A-roads
● play streetsAdd on signs ● additional hints to traffic signs
● restriction of trailer towing
● tractor constraints
● wet warning
● ice warning
● time constraints
● distance constraints
● direction arrows
Speed limit signs and no passing
signs are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre until the next
speed limit sign or end of speed limit
is detected or up to a defined sign
timeout.
Indication of multiple signs on the
display is possible.
An exclamation mark in a frame
indicates that there is an additional
sign detected which cannot be clearly
identified by the system.
The system performance depends on the lighting conditions.
Display indication Information about the currently valid
traffic signs is available on the
designated traffic sign assistant page
in the Driver Information Centre.
Additionally, the currently valid speed limit is displayed permanently in the
lower line of the Driver Information
Centre. In case a speed limit with add
on sign is available, a + symbol is
displayed in this area.

Vehicle care209Vehicle careGeneral Information...................209
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 209
Lifting the vehicle .....................210
Vehicle storage ........................210
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....211
Vehicle checks ........................... 211
Performing work ......................211
Bonnet ..................................... 212
Cooling system ........................213
Washer fluid ............................ 215
Brakes ..................................... 215
Brake fluid ............................... 215
Vehicle battery ......................... 216
Wiper blade replacement ........218
Headlight aiming ......................218
Bulb replacement .......................219
Halogen bulbs ......................... 219
Xenon headlights .....................219
Front turn lights .......................219
Tail lights ................................. 220
Side turn lights ......................... 220
Number plate light ...................221Electrical system ........................222
High voltage devices and wiring ...................................... 222
Electrical system overload .......222
Fuses ....................................... 222
Engine compartment fuse box . 224
Instrument panel fuse box .......227
Vehicle tools .............................. 230
Tools ........................................ 230
Wheels and tyres .......................230
Tyres ....................................... 230
Winter tyres ............................. 231
Tyre designations ....................231
Tyre pressure .......................... 231
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 232
Tread depth ............................. 234
Changing tyre and wheel size . 235
Wheel covers ........................... 235
Tyre chains .............................. 236
Tyre repair kit .......................... 236
Jump starting ............................. 240
Towing ....................................... 242
Towing the vehicle ...................242
Towing another vehicle ...........243
Appearance care .......................243
Exterior care ............................ 243
Interior care ............................. 245General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products - even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems and energy consumption.
They may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.

230Vehicle careVehicle tools
Tools
Open the floor cover of the load
compartment 3 60.
The towing eye and a screwdriver are
located under a cover in the load
compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 236.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Tyres
Self-sealing tyres This vehicle may have self-sealing
tyres. These tyres have a material
inside that can seal punctures up to
6 mm in the tread area.
The tyre may lose air pressure if the
sidewall is damaged or the tread
puncture is too large. If the Tyre
pressure monitoring system indicates the tyre pressure is low, inspect the
tyre for damage and inflate it to the
recommended pressure. If the tyre isunable to maintain the recommended
pressure, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Caution
Do not drive with a deflated self-
sealing tyre as this could damage
the tyre. Make sure the tyre is
inflated to the recommended
pressure or have it immediately
repaired or replaced.
When tyre replacement is needed,
replace with a self-sealing tyre,
because the vehicle does not come
with a spare tyre or tyre changing
equipment.
Directional tyres
If possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.

242Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicleCaution
Incorrect towing of a disabled
vehicle may cause damage to the
vehicle. The disabled vehicle
should only be towed on a flatbed
car carrier.
Ensure the vehicle is only towed
by well trained technicians.
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a slot
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
short edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver sidewards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 230.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on the vehicle to release
steering wheel lock and to permit
operation of brake lights, horn and
windscreen wiper.Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 168, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Shift the selector lever of the electric
drive unit into N.
Release the electric parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the vehicle is not running, considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.

Vehicle care243To prevent the entry of exhaust gases
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye. Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer or another vehicle.Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
as damage can occur.Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.

266Recommended fluids andlubricants ................................ 247
Regenerative braking ...........76, 160
Regional ..................................... 122
Regionalisation ........................... 122
Registered trademarks ...............258
Retained power off .....................150
Reversing lights .........................103
Ride control systems ..................161
Ring tone Changing the ring tone ............136
Ring tone volume ....................115
Roof load ...................................... 62
Roof rack ..................................... 62
S Safety belts ................................... 42
Seat adjustment ............................. 5 Seat belt ........................................ 6
Seat belt reminder .......................77
Seat belts ..................................... 42 Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................41
Seat heating, rear .....................42
Seat position ................................ 38
Self-sealing tyres ........................230
Service ............................... 146, 246
Service display ............................ 77
Service information ....................246
Service vehicle soon .................... 79Side airbag system ......................48
Side blind zone assistant ............180
Sidelights ...................................... 98
Side turn lights ........................... 220
Smartphone ................................ 125
Phone projection .....................131
Smartphone remote function ........27
Software acknowledgement .......256
Software update ......................... 257
Speech recognition .....................132
Speed dial numbers ...................136
Speed limiter......................... 81, 164
Speedometer ............................... 74
Sport mode .................................. 80
Starting and operating ................148
Starting and stopping the vehicle 150
Starting off ................................... 14
Station search............................. 120
Steering wheel adjustment ......7, 65
Steering wheel audio controls ....107
Steering wheel controls ...............65
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunvisor lights ........................... 104
Sun visors .................................... 36
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 109
Symbols ......................................... 3
System settings .......................... 116T
Tail lights ................................... 220
Target charge level .....................196
Temporary charge mode cancel. 196
Temporary charge mode override ................................... 196
Theft-deterrent feature ..............106
Three-point seat belt .................... 43
Tone settings .............................. 114
Tools .......................................... 230
Total vehicle range .......................77
Touch beep volume ....................115
Towing ........................................ 242
Towing another vehicle .............243
Towing the vehicle .....................242
TP volume .................................. 115
Traction Control system ............. 161
Traction Control system off........... 80
Traffic sign assistant .............82, 187
Tread depth ............................... 234
Turn lights ............................ 77, 102
Tyre chains ................................ 236
Tyre designations ......................231
Tyre pressure ............................ 231
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 80, 232
Tyre pressures ........................... 253
Tyre repair kit ............................. 236
Tyres .......................................... 230