service OPEL AMPERA E 2019 Manual user

136Infotainment systemcertain circumstances,
emergency calls cannot be made in all mobile phone networks.
Problems may occur when certain
network services and / or
telephone functions are active.
You can enquire about this with
the local network operators.
The emergency call number can
differ depending on the region and country. Please enquire
beforehand about the correct
emergency call number for the
relevant region.
Making an emergency call
Dial the emergency call number (e.g.
112 ).
The telephone connection to the
emergency call centre is set up.
Answer when the service personnel
questions you about the emergency.
9 Warning
Do not end the call until you are
requested to do so by the
emergency call centre.
Operation
As soon as a connection via
Bluetooth has been set up between
your mobile phone and the
Infotainment system, you can operate many functions of your mobile phone
via the Infotainment system.
Note
In the hands-free mode, mobile
phone operation continues to be
possible, e.g. taking a call or
adjusting the volume.
After setup of a connection between
the mobile phone and the
Infotainment system, mobile phone
data is transmitted to the Infotainment
system. This can take some time
depending on the mobile phone and
the amount of data to be transferred.
During this period, operation of the
mobile phone via the Infotainment
system is possible only to a limited extent.
Note
Not every mobile phone supports all functions of the phone portal.
Therefore, deviations from the range
of functions described below are
possible.
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 to display the phone
main menu.

Climate control141Climate controlClimate control systems.............141
Electronic climate control system .................................... 141
Air vents ..................................... 145
Adjustable air vents .................145
Fixed air vents ......................... 145
Maintenance .............................. 146
Air intake ................................. 146
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 146
Service .................................... 146Climate control systems
Electronic climate control system
Note
Do not cover the sensor located on top of the instrument panel,
otherwise the automatic climate
control system may not work
properly.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.Controls for:
● temperature
● air distribution h, B ,C
● fan speed E
● automatic mode AUTO
● demisting and defrosting h
MAX
Heated rear window f 3 35.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 33.
Climate touch screen controls
● system on or off ON/OFF
● heating HEAT
● cooling A/C

146Climate controlMaintenanceAir intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check

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 operating171● if the windscreen has beendamaged close to the camera
● if the front bumper has been damaged
The system is reactivated the next
time the vehicle is switched on.
System limitations In some cases, the active emergencybraking system may provide
automatic braking in situations that
seem to be unnecessary, for instance
in parking garages, due to traffic signs
in a curve or due to vehicles in
another lane. This is normal
operation, the vehicle does not need
a service. Firmly apply the accelerator pedal if the situation and
surroundings permit to override the
automatic braking.In the following cases, active
emergency braking performance is
limited:
● When driving on winding or hilly roads.
● When not all vehicles are detected, especially vehicles witha trailer, tractors, muddy
vehicles, etc.
● When detecting a vehicle when weather limits visibility, such as infog, rain, or snow.
● During nighttime driving.
● When weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
● When the sensor in the windscreen is blocked by snow,
ice, slush, mud, dirt, windscreen
damage or affected by foreign
items, e.g. stickers.
To avoid malfunction keep the areas
of the camera sensor in the
windscreen always clear of dirt, dust,
ice and snow.Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to
avoid crashes.
Fault
In case the system requires a service, a message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the system does not work as it
should do, vehicle messages are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Front pedestrian protection The front pedestrian protection
system may help avoid or reduce the
harm caused by front-end crashes
with nearby pedestrians when driving in a forward gear.
The system uses the front camera in the windscreen to detect a pedestrian
directly ahead in your path.

Driving and operating173Automatic brakingIf a crash into a pedestrian directly
ahead is imminent and the brakes
have not been applied, the braking
strength is automatically adapted.
This can help to avoid some very low speed pedestrian crashes or reduce
pedestrian injury.
Automatic braking levels may be
reduced under certain conditions, such as higher speeds.
If this happens, automatic braking
may engage the electric parking
brake to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the electric parking brake. A
firm press of the accelerator pedal will
also release automatic braking and
the electric parking brake 3 158.
This system includes intelligent brake
assist, and the emergency automatic
braking system may also respond to
pedestrians.
Active emergency braking 3 168.
Automatic braking can be disabled
through vehicle personalisation 3 90.General information9 Warning
The driver must always be ready
to take action and apply the brakes and steer to avoid collisions.
9 Warning
Front pedestrian braking may alert
or automatically brake the vehicle
suddenly in situations where it is
unexpected and undesired. It
could falsely alert or brake for
objects similar in shape or size to
pedestrians, including shadows.
This is normal operation and the
vehicle does not need a service.
To override Automatic braking,
firmly depress the accelerator
pedal, if it is safe to do so.
System limitations
In the following cases, front
pedestrian protection may not detect
a pedestrian ahead or sensor
performance is limited:
● When vehicle speed is out of range from 8 km/h to 80 km/h .
● When the distance to an pedestrian ahead is more than
40 m.
● When weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
● During nighttime driving.
● When the sensor in the windscreen is blocked by snow,
ice, slush, mud, dirt, windscreen
damage or affected by foreign
items, e.g. stickers.
Parking assist
Rear parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.

Driving and operating183Vehicle personalisation 3 90.
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 occurunder 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.The system uses four cameras:
● rear camera, installed above the license plate
● front camera, installed in the grille or near the front emblem
● side cameras, located at the bottom of both exterior mirrors9Warning
The surround vision cameras have
blind spots and will not display all
objects near the corners of the
vehicle. Folding side mirrors that
are out of position will not display
the surrounding view correctly.
Always check around the vehicle
when parking or reversing.

Driving and operating205If the vehicle is plugged in and the
charging status indicator is off, a
charging fault has been detected.
Charge cord9 Danger
There is a risk of electric shock
that may cause personal injury or
death.
Do not use the charge cord if any part of the charge cord is
damaged.
Do not open or remove the charge cord cover.
Service by qualified personnel
only. Connect the charge cord to a
properly grounded outlet with
cords that are not damaged.
A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored under the rear floor
storage cover in the load
compartment 3 192.
Important information about
portable electric vehicle charging
● Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building's electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
● Before you plug in to any electrical outlet, have a qualifiedelectrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions and
protection devices) for heavy-
duty service at a 10 A continuous load.
● Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be
damaged over time, making them
unsuitable for electric vehicle
charging.
● Check the electrical outlet / plug while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet / plug is hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.● When outdoors, plug into an electrical outlet that is weather-
proof while in use.
● Mount the charging cord to reduce strain on the electrical
outlet / plug.9 Warning
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, and
may result in damage to property,
serious injury, or death.
● Do not use extension cords, multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is worn or damaged, or onethat will not hold the plug firmly
in place.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is not properly grounded.
● Do not use an electrical socket that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.

Driving and operating207electrical outlet / plug
overheated. Use another
electrical outlet or have the
electrical outlet serviced by a
qualified electrician. Reset the
charge cord by unplugging the
charge cord from the electrical
outlet and re-plugging it.
● c is off and d flashes red:
Vehicle fault: The charge cord ground-fault circuit interrupter
has tripped. Ensure that there is no physical damage to the
charge cord and that the vehicle
plug is seated completely and making a good connection. Reset the charge cord by unplugging
from the electrical outlet and re- plugging it. If the fault remains,
consult a workshop for a service.
● c solid green and d flashes red:
charge cord fault: The charge
cord has detected a potential
problem with the charge cord.
Reset the charge cord by
unplugging from the electrical
outlet and re-plugging it. If the
fault remains, seek the
assistance of a workshop.If no status indicator is lit, ensure the
electrical outlet is powered.
Charge level selection9 Warning
If the capacity of the electrical
circuit or AC socket is not known,
only use the lowest charge level
until the circuit capacity has been
inspected by a qualified
electrician. Using a charge level
that exceeds either the electrical
circuit or the AC outlet capacity
may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit.
Note
By choosing a reduced charge level,
the charging time is increased.
Charge limit selection can be made
using the Charge limit preference
screen on the Info Display.
Charge limit selection 3 196.
Grounding instructions
This product must be grounded. If this
product should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord that
has a grounding conductor. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.9 Warning
Improper connection of the charge
cord ground may cause electrical
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician if there is doubt as to
whether the charge circuit is
properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product.
If it will not fit the electrical outlet,
have a proper electrical outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

Vehicle care211● Vehicle storage at extremetemperatures may cause
damage to the high voltage
battery.
● Remove the black negative (−) cable from the 12 V vehicle
battery and attach a trickle
charger to the vehicle battery
terminals or keep the 12 V
vehicle battery cables connected and trickle charge from the
positive (+) and negative (−)
terminals in the engine
compartment.Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an
AGM 12 V vehicle battery, which
can be damaged by using the
incorrect type of trickle charger.
An AGM compatible charger must be used with the appropriate
setting selected.
Follow the trickle charger
manufacturer instructions.
After the 12 V vehicle battery cable is reconnected, it is possible that the
vehicle may not operate. If this
happens, the high voltage battery
may need to be charged.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the 12 V
vehicle battery. Activate the
electronics of the power
windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Danger
Never try to perform maintenance
work on high voltage battery
components yourself. You may be
injured and the vehicle may be
damaged. Service and repair of
these high voltage battery
components should only be
performed by a trained service
technician with proper knowledge
and tools. Exposure to high