sensor OPEL AMPERA E 2018.5 Manual user

184Driving and operatingDetection zones
The system sensors cover a zone of
approx. 3.5 m parallel on both vehicle
sides and approx. 3 m rearwards on
side blind zone assistant (A) and
approx. 70 m rearwards on lane
change alert (B) on parallel lanes.
The zones start at each exterior
mirror. The height of the zone is
approx. between 0.5 m and 2 m off the ground.
Deactivation Activation or deactivation of the lane
change alert can be set in the vehicle
personalisation menu in the Info
Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
Info Display 3 85.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Note
Each new vehicle requires a
calibration. For optimal
performance, drive as soon as
possible on a straight highway road
with roadside objects, e.g. guardrails
and barriers for some distance.
System limitations
Occasional false alerts can occur
under normal circumstances or in
sharp curves. The system can
temporarily alert of objects in the blind zone at specific weather conditions
(rain, hail etc). Driving on a wet road
or in the transitions from a dry area to a wet area can cause the system to
light up, as water splash can be
interpreted as an object. Otherwise
F may illuminate due to guardrails,
signs, trees, shrubs or other immobile
objects. This is normal operation and
the system does not need a service.The system may not operate properly
when:
● ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the sensors
● driving in heavy rainstorms
● the vehicle had an accident
● there are extreme temperature changes
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Panoramic view system The panoramic view system vision
displays an image of the area
surrounding the vehicle, along with
the front or rear camera views in the
centre console.

186Driving and operatingShown distances may be differentfrom actual distances. Do not driveor park the vehicle using only
these camera(s). Always check
behind and around the vehicle
before driving. Failure to use
proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
The system also works when the
surrounding is dark, but performance
may be restricted.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Info Display.
9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
parking assist sensors, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse or park the vehicle
using only the rear view camera.
Always check the surrounding of
the vehicle before driving.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines at 1 m intervals projected onto
the picture to define the distance to
displayed objects.

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Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture, which
show obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally, 9 appears on the top
line of the Info Display with the
warning to check the vehicle
surroundings.
Display settings
Brightness and contrast can be set by
touching the touch screen display
when rear view camera is active.
Deactivation The camera is switched off when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or
if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 15 seconds. Rear view
camera can be manually deactivated
in the vehicle personalisation menu in the Info Display. Select the relevantsetting in Settings I Vehicle settings .
Deactivation of guiding lines and
warning symbolsActivation or deactivation of the visual
guiding lines and the warning
symbols can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Rear camera .
Info Display 3 85.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the Driver Information Centre.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding is dark.
● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lens.
● Ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth.
● The vehicle had a rear end accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.

188Driving and operatingRear cross traffic alert
Additional to the rear view camera
3 186 , rear cross traffic alert warns of
cross traffic from left or right side
when reversing. When cross traffic is
recognised and the rear view camera
is activated, a warning triangle with a
direction arrow K appears on the
Info Display, showing the direction of the traffic. Furthermore, three beeps
will sound from the speaker on the
respective side.
The radar distance sensors are
located sideways in the rear bumper.
9 Warning
The rear cross traffic alert does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Pedestrians, children or animals
are not detected. Do not reverse
the vehicle by only looking at the
Info Display and check the
surrounding behind and around
the vehicle before reversing.
Activation
Rear cross traffic alert is
automatically activated together with
the rear view camera when reverse
gear is engaged.
Detection zones
The system sensors cover a zone of
approx. 20 m to the left or right side
behind the vehicle.
Deactivation
Rear cross traffic alert is deactivated
together with the rear view camera
when a certain forward speed is
exceeded or if reverse gear is not
engaged for approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
cross traffic alert can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display.

Driving and operating189Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle settings in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 85.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
Fault
The system may not operate properly
when:
● Ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the sensors.
● The vehicle had a rear end accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.
Traffic sign assistant
Functionality
Traffic sign assistant detects
designated traffic signs via a front
camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
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.

Vehicle care227NumberUsage1–2Power window rear3–4Rechargeable energy
storage system 15–6–7Left high beam headlight8Right high beam headlight9Left low beam headlight10Right low beam headlight11Horn12–13Front wiper motor driver14Tailgate15Front wiper motor co-driver16Electronic brake control
module supply electronicsNumberUsage17Rear wiper18Tailgate19Seat module front20Washer21–22Linear power module23Electronic brake control
module supply motor24Seat module rear25–26Transmission range control
module27Aero shutter28Auxiliary oil pump29E-booster motor source30Front power windows31In-panel bussed electrical
centreNumberUsage32Rear window defogger33Heated exterior rear view
mirror34Pedestrian friendly alert
function35–36–37Current sensor38Rain sensor39–40E-booster (ECU)41Power line communication
module42Automatic occupant
sensing43Window switch44Rechargeable energy
storage system

Vehicle care229To 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

Vehicle care233For 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.

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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 3 232.
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 3 254.
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

Vehicle care235replacement or alternative tyres and
wheels allow the tyre pressure
monitoring system to continue to
function properly.
A spare wheel is not equipped with a pressure sensor. The tyre pressure
monitoring system is not operational
for these wheels. Control indicator w
illuminates. For the further three
wheels the system remains
operational.
The use of commercially-available
liquid tyre repair kits can impair the
function of the system. Factory-
approved repair kits can be used.
Operating electronic devices or being
close to facilities using similar wave
frequencies could disrupt the tyre
pressure monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre pressure monitoring system sensors
must be dismounted and serviced.
For the screwed sensor, replace
valve core and sealing ring. For the
clipped sensor, replace complete
valve stem.Vehicle loading status
Adjust tyre pressure to load condition
according to the tyre information label or tyre pressure chart 3 254, and
select the appropriate setting in the
menu Tyre load in the Options menu
in the Driver Information Centre 3 82.
This setting is the reference for the
tyre pressure warnings.
The available settings are:
● Light for comfort pressure up to
three people.
● Eco for Eco pressure up to three
people.
● Max for full loading.
Auto learn function
Each tyre pressure sensor has a
unique identification code. The
identification code must be matched
to a new wheel position after rotating
the wheels or exchanging the
complete wheel set and if one or more
tyre pressure sensors were replaced.
After changing wheels, the vehicle
must be stationary for approx.
20 minutes before the system
recalculates. The following relearn
process takes up to 10 minutes of
driving with a minimum speed of
20 km/h. In this event, w can be
displayed or pressure values can
swap in the Driver Information Centre.
If problems occur during the relearn
process, a warning message will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Tread depthCheck tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).