Eco OPEL AMPERA E 2018.5 Manual user

66Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational after the
vehicle has been started.
Auto heated steering wheel
The heated steering wheel will turn on
automatically in remote start along
with the heated seats when it is cold
outside. The heated steering wheel
indicator light may not come on.
The heated steering wheel will not
switch on during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in
the vehicle settings.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.Horn
Press j.
Pedestrian safety alert Pedestrian safety signal enables thedriver to alert people who may not
hear the vehicle approaching.
The automatic sound is generated to
indicate the vehicle presence to
pedestrians. The sound changes if the vehicle is speeding up or slowing
down. It is activated when the vehicle
is shifted into a forward gear or R, up
to 23 km/h.
This feature can be deactivated in the vehicle settings.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
Windscreen wiper and washerHI:fastLO:slowAUTO:automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off

Instruments and controls699Warning
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.
For time and date to be set manually, select Off - Manual . If Auto set is set
to Off - Manual , the submenu items
Set time and Set date become
available.
Set time To adjust the time settings, select Set
time .
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
To select a time mode, select 12 hr or
24 hr format.
If 12 hour format is selected, touch
R or S to adjust AM or PM .
Set date To adjust the date settings, select Set
date .
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 240 W.
With the vehicle off, the power outlet
is deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.

70Instruments and controlsDo not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
USB charging ports
Two USB ports are located in the
centre console. These ports can be
used for charging and Infotainment
connection.
External devices 3 126.
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 device, as these objects could become very hot.
Qi compatible mobile devices can be
charged inductively.
A protective cover for the mobile
device 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
3 151.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
to 60 °C for the charging system and
0 °C to 35 °C for the mobile device.

Instruments and controls71
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 device is inserted into the slot and
0 is not displayed, remove the mobile
device from the pocket, turn it 180°,
and wait 3 seconds before inserting the device into the slot again.

Instruments and controls73OverviewOTurn lights 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 77vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 78VAirbag deactivation 3 78pCharging system 3 786Service vehicle soon
3 79RBrake system 3 79mElectric parking brake
3 79jElectric parking brake fault
3 79uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 793Sport mode 3 80aLane keep assist 3 80aElectronic Stability Control
off 3 80bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 80kTraction Control system off
3 80wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 80dImmobiliser 3 814Vehicle ready 3 818Exterior light 3 81CHigh beam 3 81fHigh beam assist 3 81øRear fog light 3 81mCruise control 3 81AVehicle detected ahead
3 817Pedestrian detection
3 81LSpeed limiter 3 81LTraffic sign assistant
3 82hDoor open 3 82
Reconfigurable instrument cluster
The cluster layout can be changed.
Use the steering wheel control to
move between the different display
zones and scroll through the different displays.
There are three display
configurations to choose from:
● Basic configuration displays the
speedometer with a simplified
high voltage battery gauge and
efficiency light.
● Standard configuration displays
the speedometer with a high
voltage battery gauge and
efficiency gauge.
● Enhanced configuration displays
the speedometer with high
voltage battery gauge, efficiency
ring, and power gauge.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.

74Instruments and controlsSpeedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Battery gauge
This displays the high voltage battery state of charge. The value in the
centre is an estimate of how far the
vehicle can be driven on the
remaining charge as estimated from
driving habits and conditions learned
over several days.
The maximum value is shown above
the display and the minimum value
below the display. The values
indicate the longest and shortest
possible range as estimated from
current vehicle conditions and climate
settings.
The mileage estimate and maximum
and minimum numbers are affected
by climate control system usage.
Estimated range may increase or
decrease based upon changes in
climate control energy consumption.
A trend bar on the far left indicates
how recent vehicle conditions and
climate settings are affecting the
learned range prediction.
When the high voltage battery state of charge is very low the estimated
range value in the centre will change
to Low . Maximum and minimum
ranges will no longer be displayed.
Additional alerts may display and a
sound may also be heard at low state
of charge.
Driving efficiency gaugeThis gauge is a guide to driving in an
efficient manner.
Driving economically 3 148.

Instruments and controls75Efficient drivingEfficient driving is indicated by:
● Basic layout: keeping the gauge and the leaf green.
● Standard layout: keeping the ball
green and in the centre of the
gauge.
● Enhanced layout: keeping the outer ring of the speedometer
green.
Inefficient acceleration
Inefficient acceleration is indicated
by:
● Basic layout: the gauge and the leaf turn yellow.
● Standard layout: the ball turns yellow and moves to the top end.
● Enhanced layout: the outer ring of the speedometer turns yellow
and the gauge moves to the top
end.
Aggressive braking
Aggressive braking is indicated by: ● Basic layout: the gauge and the leaf turn yellow.
● Standard layout: the ball turns yellow and moves to the bottom
end.
● Enhanced layout: the outer ring of the speedometer turns yellow
and the gauge moves to the
bottom end.
Driving economically 3 148.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.

Instruments and controls77Total vehicle range
Displays the total vehicle range.
Driving economically 3 148.
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 lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 220.
Fuses 3 223.
Turn lights 3 102.
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
4 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.

Instruments and controls79Illuminates when the propulsion
system is on
1. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
2. Stop, switch off the vehicle.
3. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Driving while p illuminates could
drain the 12 V vehicle battery.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.
Service vehicle soon 6 illuminates yellow.
Fault in the vehicle. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the vehicle is
switched on. The brake fluid level is
too low or any other problem with the
brake system exists.
Brake fluid level 3 216.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 159.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 159.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop. Avoid parking on
inclines until the cause of the fault has been remedied.
An error message may be displayed
in the Driver Information Centre
3 82.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
vehicle is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the