warning OPEL AMPERA E 2017.5 Service Manual

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.

Lighting99LightingExterior lighting............................ 99
Light switch ................................ 99
Automatic light control .............100
High beam ............................... 100
High beam assist .....................100
Headlight flash ......................... 101
Headlight range adjustment ....101
Daytime running lights .............102
Hazard warning flashers ..........102
Turn and lane-change signals . 102
Rear fog light ........................... 102
Parking lights ........................... 103
Reversing lights .......................103
Misted light covers ...................103
Interior lighting ........................... 103
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 103
Interior lights ............................ 104
Reading lights .......................... 104
Sunvisor lights ......................... 104
Lighting features ........................104
Entry lighting ............................ 104
Exit lighting .............................. 104
Battery discharge protection ....105Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
Control indicator 8 3 82.
Light switch with m position
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlightm:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.8:sidelights9:headlights
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low/high beam and sidelights.

Lighting10150 km/h. High beam is switched off at
a speed below 35 km/h, but high beam assist remains active.
The green control indicator f
illuminates continuously when the
high beam assist is activated, the blue one 7 illuminates when high beam is
on.
Control indicator f 3 82, 7 3 82.
Pushing indicator lever once switches on manual high beam without high
beam assist.
High beam assist switches
automatically to low beam when:
● Driving in urban areas.
● Reverse parking function is active.
● Rear fog light is switched on.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
Deactivation
If high beam assist is active and high
beam is on, press f once or pull
indicator lever once to deactivate high
beam assist.If high beam assist is active and high
beam is off, press f once to
deactivate high beam assist.
Pushing the indicator lever to activate manual high beam will also
deactivate high beam assist.
Headlight flash in conjunction with
high beam assist
Headlight flash by pulling indicatorlever once will not deactivate highbeam assist when high beam is off.
Headlight flash by pulling indicator lever once deactivates high beam
assist when high beam is on.
Fault in headlight system
When the system detects a failure in
the headlight system, it selects a
preset position to avoid dazzling of
oncoming traffic. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden

102LightingDaytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
While the daytime running light isactive, the tail lights and the sidelights
are switched off.
Please remember that the low beam
should be switched on when required.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment, the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Control indicator 3 78.
Rear fog light
Operated by pressing ø.
The rear fog light is automatically set
to off each time the vehicle is started.
Headlights and sidelights must be on
for the rear fog light to work.

Infotainment system107The well-thought-out design of the
control elements, the touch screen and the clear displays enable you to
control the system easily and
intuitively.
Note
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those
for display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
Important information on
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
The Infotainment system must be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. If in
doubt, stop the vehicle and
operate the Infotainment system
while the vehicle is stationary.
Radio reception
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of
reception due to:
● changes in distance from the transmitter
● multipath reception due to reflection
● shadowing
Theft-deterrent feature The Infotainment system is equipped
with an electronic security system for the purpose of theft deterrence.
The Infotainment system therefore
functions only in your vehicle and is
worthless to a thief.

120Infotainment systemTo reset tone and volume settings,
delete all favourites, and erase the
ringtone selection, select Restore
radio settings .
In each case, a warning message is
displayed. Select Continue to reset
the settings.
System version
Open source information
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Settings . Scroll through the list
and select Software information .
To display open source software
licensing information, select Open
source .
Software updates
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the
application overview screen.
Select Settings . Scroll through the list
and select Software information .To start a software update, select
Software Update . For a detailed
description on software updates
3 253.
To display a menu with further
settings, select Update Preferences .
If Download New Updates in
Background is activated, software
updates are downloaded
automatically by the system without
specific notification. If Download New
Updates in Background is
deactivated, a message might be
displayed before an update is carried out. Activate or deactivate the
function as desired.
Vehicle settings See "Vehicle personalisation" 3 92.Radio
Usage
Activation of the radio function Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Audio. The audio main menu
last selected is displayed.
Select Source .
Select the desired waveband.
The station last played in the selected waveband will be received.

134Infotainment systemPhoneGeneral information
The phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone
conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system
in the vehicle. To be able to use the
phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth.
Not all phone functions are supported by every mobile phone. The usable
phone functions depend on the
relevant mobile phone and network
provider. You can find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone, or
you can enquire about them with your network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific
areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
phones is prohibited, if
interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You can find further information about the specification on the internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, smartphones or other
devices.
The pairing (PIN code exchange
between Bluetooth device and
Infotainment system) and connecting
of the Bluetooth devices to the
Infotainment system are carried out
via the Devices menu.

136Infotainment systemsystem. Depending on the phone,the Infotainment system must be
allowed access to the phone
book. If required, confirm the
messages displayed on the
Bluetooth device.
If this function is not supported by
the Bluetooth device, a
corresponding message is displayed.
Connecting a paired device Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Settings . Select Bluetooth
Phone and then Devices to display
the respective menu.
Select the Bluetooth device you wish to connect. The device is connected.
Disconnecting a device Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the
application overview screen.
Select Settings . Scroll through the list
and select Devices to display the
respective menu.Select the Bluetooth device currently connected. You are prompted with a
message.
Confirm the message to disconnect
the device.
Deleting a devicePress p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Settings . Scroll through the list
and select Devices to display the
respective menu.
Select Delete next to the Bluetooth
device you want to delete. You are
prompted with a message.
Confirm the message to delete the
device.
Resynchronising contacts
The contacts list can be reloaded via
the Settings menu.
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.Select Settings . Select Bluetooth
Phone and then select Resync
Device Contacts . The contacts list is
resynchronised.
Emergency call9 Warning
Connection setup cannot be
guaranteed in all situations. For
this reason you should not rely
exclusively on a mobile phone
when a vitally important
communication (e.g. a medical
emergency) is concerned.
In some networks it may be
necessary for a valid SIM card to
be properly inserted in the mobile
phone.
9 Warning
Bear in mind that you can make
and receive calls with the mobile
phone if it is in a service area with a sufficiently strong signal. Under

Infotainment system137certain circumstances,
emergency calls cannot be made on all mobile phone networks; it is possible that they cannot be made
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.

Infotainment system141Seek advice on predetermined
installation points for the external
antenna or equipment holder and
ways of using devices with a
transmission power exceeding
10 watts.
Use of a hands-free attachment without external antenna with mobile
telephone standards GSM
900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only
permitted if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or
1 watt for the other types.
For reasons of safety, do not use the
phone while driving. Even use of a hands-free set can be a distraction
while driving.9 Warning
Operation of radio equipment and
mobile telephones which fail to
meet above mentioned mobile
telephone standards is only
permitted using an antenna
located outside of the vehicle.
Caution
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment may lead to
malfunctions in the vehicle
electronics when operated inside
the vehicle with no exterior
antenna, unless the above
mentioned regulations are
observed.