2019 OPEL AMPERA E brake

240Vehicle careJump startingDo not use quick charger.
If the 12 V vehicle battery is empty, the vehicle can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle. Jump starting only
works when the high voltage battery
is charged.9 Danger
The high voltage battery cannot be
jump started either with another
vehicle or battery charger.
Personal injury, death, or damage
to the vehicle could result.
9 Warning
Be extremely careful when using
jump leads. Any deviation from the following instructions can lead to
injuries or damage caused by
vehicle battery explosion or
damage to the electrical systems
of both vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
9 Warning
Never jump start another vehicle
by using the terminals located in
the engine compartment.
This could cause a fuse to
overload in the vehicle.
● Never expose the 12 V vehicle battery to naked flames or
sparks.
● A discharged 12 V vehicle battery
can already freeze at a
temperature of 0 °C. Defrost the
frozen 12 V vehicle battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a 12 V vehicle battery.
● Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
12 V vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
12 V vehicle battery from the
vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the 12 V vehicle
battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, shift selector lever into P.
● Open the positive terminal protection cap of both batteries.

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.

248Service and maintenanceBrake fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

Customer information259Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate,
"seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board
the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.

262IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 209
Activating Bluetooth music .........127
Activating phone .........................136
Activating radio ........................... 119
Activating USB audio ..................127
Activating USB movie .................130
Activating USB picture ................129
Active emergency braking ..........168
Adjustable air vents ...................145
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........78
Airbag deactivation ................49, 78
Airbag label................................... 45 Airbag system .............................. 45
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 146
Air intake .................................... 146
Air vents...................................... 145
Antilock brake system ................ 157
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......79
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................243
Armrest ................................... 40, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Audio files ................................... 125
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control .................99
Automatic locking ........................25Auto volume................................ 115
AUX Connecting device ..................125
General information ................125
B Basic operation ........................... 112
Battery discharge protection ......104
Battery gauge ............................... 74
Battery voltage ............................. 90
Belts.............................................. 42
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............133
Bluetooth music menu ............127
Connecting device ..................125
General information ................125
Pairing ..................................... 133
Phone ...................................... 136
Bluetooth connection ..................133
Bonnet ....................................... 212
Brake fluid .......................... 215, 247
Brakes ............................... 157, 215
Brake system ............................... 79
Breakdown.................................. 242
BringGo ...................................... 131
Bulb replacement ....................... 219
C Call Functions during a call ............136
Incoming call ........................... 136

263Initiating a phone call..............136
Ring tone ................................. 136
Call history .................................. 136
Car wash mode .......................... 153
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............58
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charge cord ................................ 205
Charge limit selection .................196
Charge mode selection ..............196
Charge rate selection .................196
Charging ..................................... 192
Charging override .......................196
Charging status .......................... 203
Charging system .......................... 78
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Climate control ............................. 13
Clock............................................. 69
Control elements Infotainment system ................107
Steering wheel ........................ 107
Control elements overview .........107
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................148
Controls ........................................ 65
Convex shape .............................. 32Coolant ....................................... 213
Coolant and antifreeze ...............247
Cooling system ........................... 213
Cruise control ...................... 81, 163
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D
DAB ............................................ 123
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...2
Daytime running lights ...............101
Declaration of conformity ............254
Delayed locking ............................ 25
Digital audio broadcasting ..........123
Directional tyres .......................... 230
Displaying pictures .....................129
Display settings ..................129, 130
Door open .................................... 82
Doors ............................................ 29
Drive modes ............................... 153
Driver assistance systems ..........163
Driver Information Centre .............82
Driving economically................... 147
Driving efficiency gauge ...............74
Driving hints ........................ 147, 148
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical requirements ...............208
Electrical system......................... 222
Electrical system overload .........222Electric drive unit ..................14, 153
Electric parking brake ...........79, 158
Electric parking brake fault ...........79
Electric rate schedule .................196
Electric vehicle operation modes 153
Electronic climate control system 141
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 162
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............80
Electronic Stability Control off....... 80
Emergencies............................... 148
Emergency call ........................... 135
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......211
Engine compartment fuse box ...224
Engine data ............................... 251
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................258
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 243
Exterior light ................................. 81
Exterior lighting ......................10, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
File formats Audio files................................ 125
Movie files ............................... 125
Picture files.............................. 125
First aid kit ................................... 61

264Fixed air vents ........................... 145
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......168
Forward collision alert................. 166
Front airbag system .....................48
Front pedestrian protection ........171
Front seats.................................... 38
Front turn lights .......................... 219
Fuses ......................................... 222
G
Gauges ......................................... 74
General information ....125, 132, 133
AUX ......................................... 125
Bluetooth ................................. 125
DAB ......................................... 123
Infotainment system ................105
Phone ...................................... 133
Smartphone applications ........125
USB ......................................... 125
Glovebox ..................................... 57
H Halogen bulbs ............................ 219
Hand brake ......................... 157, 158
Hazard warning flashers ............101
Headlight aiming .........................218
Headlight flash ........................... 101
Headlight range adjustment ......101
Headlights..................................... 98
Headlights when driving abroad 101Head restraint adjustment .............6
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................65
Heating .................................. 41, 42
High beam ............................. 81, 99
High beam assist ..................81, 100
High voltage devices and wiring 222
Home menu ................................ 112
Horn ....................................... 11, 66
I
Identification plate .....................249
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 81
Indicators ...................................... 74
Inductive charging ........................70
Info Display ................................... 85
Information displays...................... 82
Infotainment control panel ..........107
Instrument cluster ........................72
Instrument panel fuse box .........227
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 103
Instrument panel overview ............. 8
Intellitext ..................................... 123
Interior care ............................... 245
Interior lighting ............................ 103
Interior lights .............................. 103
Introduction ............................... 0iPod............................................ 125
Connecting device ..................125
J
Jump starting ............................. 240
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
KeyPass ....................................... 27
Keys ............................................. 16
Keys, locks ................................... 16
L Lane change alert .......................181
Lane keep assist ..................80, 190
Lashing eyes ............................... 61
Lifting the vehicle ........................210
Light switch .................................. 98
Load compartment ................29, 59
Load compartment cover .............60
Loading information .....................62
Location based charging ............196
M Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Maximum speed ......................... 231
Maximum startup volume ...........115
Memorised settings ......................20
Menu operation .......................... 112
Mirror adjustment ........................... 6
Misted light covers .....................103

265Mobile phones and CB radioequipment .............................. 139
Movie files................................... 125
Mute............................................ 109
N New vehicle running-in ..............148
Number plate light .....................221
O
Object detection systems ...........173
Odometer ..................................... 74
One-pedal driving .......................153
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operation ............................ 136, 153
External devices ......................125
Menu ....................................... 112
Phone ...................................... 136
Radio ....................................... 119
Outside temperature ....................68
P Pairing ........................................ 133
Panoramic view system ..............183
Parking ................................ 15, 151
Parking assist ............................ 173
Parking brake ............................ 158
Parking lights ............................. 102
Pedestrian detection .....................81
Pedestrian safety alert ............11, 66
Performance .............................. 251Performing work ........................211
Phone Bluetooth ................................. 133
Bluetooth connection ..............133
Call history .............................. 136
Emergency calls ......................135
Entering a number ..................136
Functions during a call ............136
General information ................133
Incoming call ........................... 136
Phone book ............................. 136
Phone main menu ...................136
Selecting the ring tone ............136
Speed dial number ..................136
Phone book ................................ 136
Phone projection ........................131
Picture files ................................. 125
Playing audio .............................. 127
Playing movies ........................... 130
Post-crash label .......................... 151
Power button .............................. 148
Power indicator gauge ..................76
Power outlets ............................... 69
Power windows ............................ 34
Programmable charging .............196
Programmed charging override ..203
Propulsion system data ..............251R
Radio Activating................................. 119
Configuring DAB .....................123
Configuring RDS .....................122
DAB announcements ..............123
Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 123
Favourite lists .......................... 120
Intellitext .................................. 123
Radio data system (RDS) .......122
Regional .................................. 122
Regionalisation ....................... 122
Selecting the waveband ..........119
Station search ......................... 120
Station tuning .......................... 120
Usage ...................................... 119
Radio data system .....................122
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 261
Radio remote control ...................17
RDS ............................................ 122
REACH ....................................... 255
Reading lights ............................ 104
Rear cross traffic alert ................186
Rear floor storage cover ..............60
Rear fog light ...............81, 102, 220
Rear seats .................................... 42
Rear view camera ...................... 184
Rear window wiper and washer ..68