engine OPEL AMPERA E 2017.5 Manual user

Vehicle care213Vehicle 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
voltage may cause shock, burns,
and even death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart, or
modify these components. High
voltage cable or wiring has orange covering. Do not probe, tamper
with, cut, or modify high voltage
cable or wiring.9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the vehicle is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the vehicle is off.
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Bonnet
Opening
1. Pull the release lever and return it
to its original position.

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2.Move the safety catch sideways to
the left vehicle side and open the
bonnet.
3. Release the bonnet support from its retainer above the radiator
support and place it securely into
the slotted retainer in the bonnet.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Cooling system
The vehicle has three different
cooling systems.
Regularly check the coolant level of
the respective cooling systems and
have the cause of a possible coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Caution
Make sure that you never run the
vehicle with insufficient coolant.
Too low a coolant level can cause damage to the vehicle.
Heater cooling system
The coolant reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.

Vehicle care215Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
If the engine cooling system is cold,
the coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with tap water. Install the cap tightly.
High voltage battery cooling
system9 Danger
The high voltage battery coolant
may only be serviced by a
qualified technician.
Improper handling could cause serious injuries or death.
The high voltage battery coolantreservoir is located on the front side
of the engine compartment.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the high voltage battery coolant reservoir.
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is below the cold fill line, there
could be a leak within the cooling
system.
If the coolant level is too low, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Power electronics and charger
modules cooling system9 Danger
The power electronics and
charger modules coolant may only be serviced by a qualified
technician.
Improper handling could cause serious injuries or death.
The power electronics and charger
modules are cooled using the same coolant loop.
The power electronics and charger
modules coolant reservoir is located
on the front side of the engine
compartment.

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Check to see if coolant is visible in thepower electronics and charger
modules coolant reservoir. If coolant
is visible but the coolant level is below
the cold fill line, there could be a leak
in the cooling system.
If the coolant level is too low, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
When adding windscreen washer
fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
● When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for
adding water.
● Do not mix water with ready-to- use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid tank
and other parts of the washer
system.
● Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is verycold. This allows for fluid
expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
● Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windscreen
washer. It can damage the
windscreen washer system and
paint.
Washer fluid 3 244.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.

218Vehicle careKeep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the high
voltage battery temperature ready for the next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original vehicle battery
label if a new 12-volt vehicle battery
is required. The vehicle has an
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt
vehicle battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt vehicle battery will result in reduced
12-volt battery life. When using a 12-
volt battery charger on the 12-volt
AGM battery, note that some
chargers have an AGM battery
setting on the charger. If available, use the AGM setting on the charger,
to limit charge voltage to 14.8 volts.
Follow the charger manufacturer's
instructions.Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
There are connecting points for jump
starting in the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 237.
Remove the 12-volt vehicle battery
black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle battery to prevent the 12-volt
battery from running down, or use a
battery trickle charger.
Ensure the vehicle is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Vehicle storage 3 211.
Battery discharge protection 3 105.Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.

220Vehicle careBulb replacement
Switch off the vehicle and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the vehicle, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen bulbs9 Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurised
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions onthe bulb package.
Xenon headlights9 Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Bulbs for front turn signal and
corner lighting can be changed.
Sidelight/Daytime running lights are
designed as Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) and cannot be replaced.
Front turn signal lights
1. Tilt the wheel and remove screws
on the outside of the wheel liner.
2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage.
3. Remove the bulb assembly anticlockwise and pull it straight
out.
4. Insert a new bulb assembly straight into the lamp and rotate
clockwise.
5. Reinstall the wheel liner with screws.

Vehicle care223Headlight wiringAn electrical overload may cause the
lights to go on and off or in some
cases to remain off. In this case, have
the headlight wiring checked
immediately by a workshop.
Windscreen wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windscreen
wipers will stop until the motor cools
down and the wiper control is turned
off. After removal of the blockage, the wiper motor will restart when moving
the control to the desired operating
position.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow or ice may cause wiper
linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windscreen before using the
windscreen wipers. If the overload is
caused by an electrical problem and
not snow or ice, it must be serviced.Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● in the front left of the engine compartment
● on the left side of the instrument panel
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the vehicle.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the
fuse box in the engine compartment.

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Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is located the left front
side of the engine compartment.
To open the fuse block cover, press
the clips at the front and back, then
rotate the cover up to the side.

Vehicle care227NumberUsage46Integrated chassis control
module47Headlight levelling device48Integrated chassis control
module49Interior rear view mirror50–51E-booster52Rear camera53Run/Crank54A/C control module55Rechargeable energy
storage system pump56–57Power electronics coolant
pump58Engine control module59Electric steering column
lockNumberUsage60HVAC electric heater61On-board charging module62Transmission range control
module 163Electric cooling fan64Engine control module65Auxiliary heater pump66Powertrain relay67Drive unit controller68Rear window defogger69Second run/Crank relay70A/C control module71–72Transmission range control
module73Single power inverter
module74–After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
Instrument panel fuse boxInstrument panel fuse box on the
left side end
The fuse box is located on the driver's
side behind a cover in the instrument
panel.
To open the compartment, compress
the locking tabs, fold cover down and
remove.

Vehicle care237Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.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 starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by 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 vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump
leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.