OPEL AMPERA E 2017.5 Manual user

Instruments and controls89●Climate settings includes how the
heating and air conditioning are
used.
● Outside temperature includes the
effect that hot or cold air has on
vehicle aerodynamics.
● Score is the sum of the individual
scores.
The individual scores provide an
understanding of how electric
economy are different from day-to-
day, even when travelling the same
route.
All values are reset after a complete
charge and may not be stable until approximately 16 km have beendriven.Efficiency History
The Efficiency History graph shows
the average economy over the last
50 km.
The present bar provides the average economy for the current 5 km.
Touch Reset to clear the history data.
Energy settings
To view and change the Energy
settings , touch Energy and then
Energy settings . Use the arrows to
scroll through the list.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
● Location-based charging : This
feature allows the charging settings to be remembered at the
saved GPS coordinates for the
Home location. Location based
charging in Programmable
charging 3 197.

90Instruments and controls●Hill Top Reserve : Select Off, On ,
On – home only , or On – away
only . Regenerative braking
3 160.
● Energy summary pop-up : Set the
energy summary pop-up feature
to On or Off.
● Charge status feedback : Set the
charge status feedback feature to Horn chirps or Off.
● Charge power loss alert : This
feature allows an alert to sound
when the vehicle is charging and
loses power at the electrical
outlet. Set the charge power loss alert feature to On or Off.
● Radio power down : This allows
high voltage battery power to be
conserved. Set the value for the
reminder to be displayed. To set
high voltage battery charge level
for Radio power down , touch
Energy , then Energy settings ,
then Radio power down . Select
Off , 2% , 4% , 6% , 8% , 10% .Low power mode
This allows high voltage battery
power to be conserved.1. Press and hold m of the
Infotainment system.
2. Touch Yes on the Info display.
The screen will turn off.
3. Press m again to turn the display
on.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
chime.
Press 9 on the steering wheel to
confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.

Instruments and controls91Some important messages may
appear additionally in the Info display.
Some messages only pop-up for a
few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the propulsion
system or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too rapidly.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.● If the parking assist detects anobject.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If safety function of the power tailgate detects obstacles in the
moving area.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe drive, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.The warning message will disappear
after the vehicle has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

92Instruments and controlsVehicle personalisationThe vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the vehicle is on.
Personal settings
Touch p and then touch 1.
The following settings can be
selected by touching the icon or the
button on the touch screen:
● Time and date
● Language
● Radio settings
● Vehicle settings
● Devices
● Device Remote Access
● Apple CarPlay
● Android Auto
● KeyPass
● USB Auto Launch
● Wi-Fi
● Display Settings
● Rear camera
● Return to factory settings
● Audible touch feedback
● Text scroll
● Software information
In the corresponding submenus, the
following settings can be changed:
Time and date
Clock 3 69.Language
Selection of the desired language.
System settings 3 117.
Radio settings
Volume settings 3 116.
Vehicle settings ● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto heated seats : Automatically
activates the seat heating.
Auto demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
● Comfort and convenience
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto wipe in reverse gear :
Activates or deactivates

Instruments and controls93automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Collision / detection systems
Pedestrian safety signal :
Activates or deactivates
pedestrian safety alert. Even if
pedestrian safety signal is
deactivated, it is automatically
activated while this menu is not
accessible such as OnStar
calling, camera projection, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto, non-
auto dismiss pop-up, etc.
Forward Collision System : This
allows the feature’s notification to be customised. This feature will
turn on or off the Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking. The Off
setting disables all Forward
Collision Alert and Active
Emergency Braking functions.
With the Alert and Brake setting,
both Forward Collision Alert and
Active Emergency Braking are
available. The Alert setting
disables Active EmergencyBraking. Select Off, Alert , or Alert
and Brake .
Front pedestrian detection : This
allows the feature’s notification to
be customised. This feature may
help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians. Select Off,
Alert , or Alert and Brake .
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear cross traffic alert.
Lane Change Alert : Activates or
deactivates lane change alert.
● Lighting
Vehicle locator lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching
on the vehicle.
Unlocked door anti lockout :
Activates or deactivates the doorlocking function while a door is
open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote lock / unlock / start
Remote unlock light feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote lock feedback : Changes
what kind of feedback is given
when locking the vehicle.
Remote door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock remotely unlocked doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
Remote start auto heat seats :
Activates or deactivates automatically the heated seats
when using remote start.

94Instruments and controlsPassive door unlock: Changes
the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock remotely unlocked doors :
Activates or deactivates the
passive locking function. This
feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several
seconds if all doors have been
closed and an electronic key has been removed from the vehicle.
Remote start auto heat seats :
Activates or deactivates
automatically the heated seats
when using remote start.
Passive door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive door lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.Remote left in vehicle alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when the
electronic key remains in the
vehicle.
Devices
External devices 3 126.
Device remote access
Smartphone remote function 3 26
Apple CarPlay
Using smartphone applications
3 132.
Android Auto
Using smartphone applications
3 132.
KeyPass
Smartphone remote function 3 26
USB Auto Launch
External devices 3 126.
Wi-Fi
System settings 3 117.
Display Settings
System settings 3 117.Rear camera
Symbols : Activates or deactivates the
symbols.
Guidelines : Activates or deactivates
the guiding lines.
Return to factory settings
Reset vehicle settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.
Clear all private data : Deletes all
private information from the vehicle.
Restore radio settings : Resets all
radio settings to the default settings.
System settings 3 117.
Audible touch feedback
Usage 3 110.
Text scroll
System settings 3 117.
Software information
System settings 3 117.

Instruments and controls95Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and
service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Note
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Note
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, mobile service and GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.Depending on the equipment of the
vehicle, the following services are available:
● Emergency services and support
in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot
● Smartphone application
● Remote control, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation of horn and
lights, control of central locking
system
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle diagnostics
● Destination download
Note
The OnStar module of the vehicle is
deactivated after ten days without
switching on the vehicle. Functions
requiring a data connection will be
available again after switching on
the vehicle.OnStar buttons
Privacy button
Press and hold j until a message is
heard to activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.

96Instruments and controlsSOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status LED
Green: The system is ready with activated transmission of the vehicle
location.
Green flashing: The system is on a call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: The system is ready with
deactivated transmission of the
vehicle location or the system is in
standby mode.
Red / green flashing for a short period of time: The transmission of the
vehicle location has been
deactivated.
OnStar services
General services
If you need any information e.g.
opening hours, points of interest and
destinations or if you need any
support e.g. in the case of a vehiclebreakdown, a flat tyre and low vehicle battery voltage, press Z to establish
a connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Note
Establishing an emergency call may not be possible in areas without
sufficient network availability or due
to hardware damage during an
accident.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.Note
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not
available for all markets.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.
To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info display. The
settings displayed include the Wi- Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Note
To change the SSID or password,
press Z and talk to an advisor or log
in to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
advisor.

Instruments and controls97Smartphone app
With the myOpel smartphone app,
some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Operate parking heater.
● Check vehicle battery-related information.
● Check tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle for use with
navigation application via phone
projection.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
Stolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft
to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar
can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Note
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
propulsion system, airbags, ABS, and
other major systems. It also provides
information on possible maintenance
items and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).

98Instruments and controlsTo look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email
and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.
The advisor can look up any address or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
advisor.Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the new vehicle.
Note
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to OnStar when service is requested or triggered. A message on the Infodisplay informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Note
If the transmission of the vehicle
location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.
Note
The vehicle location always remains
accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.
Find the privacy policy in your
account.
Software updates
OnStar may remotely carry out software updates without further
notice or consent. These updates are to enhance or maintain safety and
security or the operation of the
vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy
issues. Find the privacy policy in your
account.