cooling OPEL AMPERA E 2017.5 Manual user

In brief15ParkingNote
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
extreme temperatures for long
periods without being driven or
being plugged in.9 Warning
● Always apply parking brake.
Pull switch m for approx. one
second and check if the control
indicator m illuminates.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 80.
● Switch off the vehicle.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, applythe parking brake and set the
shift lever to P before switching
off the vehicle. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, apply the parking brake
and set the shift lever to P
before switching off the vehicle.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
With the shift lever in P, press
POWER m briefly to switch off
the vehicle. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel lock engages.
● Lock the vehicle with ) on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 29.
● The cooling fans may run after the vehicle has been switched off
3 213.
Keys, locks 3 16, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 211.

142Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............142
Electronic climate control system .................................... 142
Air vents ..................................... 145
Adjustable air vents .................145
Fixed air vents ......................... 146
Maintenance .............................. 146
Air intake ................................. 146
Pollen filter ............................... 146
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 147
Service .................................... 147Climate 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 M K
● fan speed Z
● automatic mode AUTO
● demisting and defrosting V/
V MAX
Heated rear window Ü 3 36.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 32.
Climate touch screen controls
● system on or off ON/OFF
● cooling HEAT & A/C

Climate control143●manual air recirculation 4
● Heated seats +/ß 3 42
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
● Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
● Set the preselected temperature by turning rotary knob TEMP.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the Info
display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
Temperature preselection
Set temperature to the desired value.
The selected temperature is indicated in the display.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, when cooling A/C
is switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V or VMAX. The LED in
the button illuminates to indicate
activation. When VMAX is
selected, air is directed to the
windscreen and the fan runs at a

144Climate controlhigher speed. Fog or frost is
cleared from the windscreen more quickly.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V, to return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Settings of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Info display. Vehicle personalisation
3 92.
System on or off ON/OFF Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing ON/OFF.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as described below.
Changing a setting will deactivate
automatic mode.Fan speed Z
,
Press lower button to decrease or
upper button to increase fan speed.
The fan speed is indicated by the
number of LEDs in the button.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Air distribution M, 2
Press the appropriate button for the
desired adjustment. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
M:to head area via adjustable air
vents2:to foot well and windscreen
Combinations are possible.
To return to automatic air distribution:
press AUTO .

Climate control145Manual air recirculation 4
Touch 4 to activate the air
recirculation mode.
Touch 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
If selected, the touch screen button
will illuminate to indicate that air is
being recirculated. This helps to
quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odours
from entering.
Touching 4 deactivatels air
recirculation. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation; recirculation
runs automatically as needed.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
Engine assisted heating
Operated by pressing O on the radio
remote control.
The climate control system will default
to an appropriate heating or cooling
mode and the rear window heating
will turn on in the event of cold outside temperatures.
Remote start 3 17.
Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on.

Climate control147Additionally, an active carbon filter
reduces odours.
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 operating153The electric parking brake isapplied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 80.
● Switch off the vehicle.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, apply
the parking brake and set the
shift lever to P before switching
off the vehicle. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, apply the parking brake
and set the shift lever to P
before switching off the vehicle.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
With the shift lever in P, press
POWER m briefly to switch off
the vehicle. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel lock engages.
● Close the windows
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the vehicle has been
switched off 3 213.
It is not recommended to park with the propulsion system running.
If the vehicle is left with the propulsion
system running, follow the proper
steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move.Post-crash label
The post-crash label is located in the
door frame.

210Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................210
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Lifting the vehicle .....................211
Vehicle storage ........................211
Vehicle checks ........................... 213
Performing work ......................213
Bonnet ..................................... 213
Cooling system ........................214
Washer fluid ............................ 216
Brakes ..................................... 216
Brake fluid ............................... 217
Vehicle battery ......................... 217
Wiper blade replacement ........219
Headlight aiming ......................219
Bulb replacement .......................220
Halogen bulbs ......................... 220
Xenon headlights .....................220
Front turn signal lights .............220
Tail lights ................................. 221
Side turn signal lights ..............221
Number plate light ...................221
Electrical system ........................222
High voltage devices and wiring ...................................... 222Electrical system overload .......222
Fuses ....................................... 223
Engine compartment fuse box . 224
Instrument panel fuse box .......227
Vehicle tools .............................. 230
Tools ........................................ 230
Wheels and tyres .......................230
Tyres ....................................... 230
Winter tyres ............................. 231
Tyre designations ....................231
Tyre pressure .......................... 231
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 233
Tread depth ............................. 235
Changing tyre and wheel size . 235
Wheel covers ........................... 236
Tyre chains .............................. 236
Jump starting ............................. 237
Towing ....................................... 239
Towing the vehicle ...................239
Towing another vehicle ...........240
Appearance care .......................240
Exterior care ............................ 240
Interior care ............................. 242General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance systems and cause the vehicle to no
longer conform to the operating
permit, impacting the validity of your
vehicle registration.

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.

214Vehicle care
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.