OPEL AMPERA E 2018.5 Manual user

In brief91Power windows .....................34
2 Exterior mirrors .....................32
3 Central locking system ..........20
4 Side air vents ...................... 146
5 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam,
high beam assist .................102
Exit lighting ......................... 105
Parking lights ...................... 103
6 Regeneration on Demand ..161
7 Cruise control .....................164
Speed limiter ....................... 166
Forward collision alert .........167
Heated steering wheel ..........65
8 Instruments .......................... 74
Driver Information Centre ...... 82
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 167
Front pedestrian alert ..........172
10 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................82
11 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 6612Centre air vents .................. 146
13 Info Display .......................... 85
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 29
Light sensor ........................ 100
Charging status indicator ....204
15 Glovebox .............................. 57
16 Climate control system ........ 142
17 Hazard warning flashers ....102
Sport mode ........................ 154
Traction Control system .....162
Electronic Stability Control . 163
Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................174
Lane keep assist ................191
18 Power outlet .......................... 69
19 Selector lever ...................... 154
20 USB port
21 Controls for Info Display
operation .............................. 85
22 Parking brake ......................159
23 Power button ....................... 149
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..65
25 Horn ..................................... 6626Bonnet release lever ..........213
27 Fuse box ............................ 228
28 Light switch .......................... 99
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 101
Rear fog lights ....................103
Instrument illumination .......104

10In briefExterior lightingAUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlightsm:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Automatic light control 3 100.
Rear fog lights Press button ø to activate the rear
fog lights.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beampull stalk:headlight flashpush stalk:high beam
High beam 3 100.
Headlight flash 3 101.
High beam assist 3 100.
Turn lightsstalk up:right turn lightstalk down:left turn light
Turn lights 3 102.
Parking lights 3 103.

In brief11Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 102.
Horn
Press j.
Pedestrian safety alert
Pedestrian safety signal enables thedriver to alert people who may not
hear the vehicle approaching.
The automatic sound is generated to
indicate the vehicle presence to
pedestrians. The sound changes if the vehicle is speeding up or slowing
down. It is activated when the vehicle
is shifted into a forward gear or R, up
to 23 km/h.
Pedestrian safety alert 3 66.

12In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowAUTO:automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For single wipe when the wiper is off, press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 66.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 66.
Washer fluid 3 216.
Wiper blade replacement 3 219.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation

In brief13Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper and washer
3 68.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 35.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 33.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control system 3 142.

14In briefElectric drive unitP:ParkR:ReverseN:NeutralD:DriveL:Low
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the vehicle is on, the
brake pedal is depressed, and then
the release button is pressed.
Electric drive unit 3 154.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 232 and
condition 3 254.
● Fluid levels 3 214.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 32,
seats 3 38, and seat belts
3 43.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the vehicle ● Depress brake pedal and press POWER m. When the vehicle
ready light 4 illuminates in the
instrument cluster, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.

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.
1 second and check if the
control indicator m illuminates.
The electric parking brake is applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 79.
● Switch off the vehicle.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, apply
the parking brake and set the
selector 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 selector lever to P
before switching off the vehicle.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
With the selector 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
electronic key.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 29.
● The cooling fans may run after the vehicle has been switched off
3 212.
Keys, locks 3 16.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long period of time 3 211.

16Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 16
Keys .......................................... 16
Radio remote control .................17
Electronic key system ................19
Memorised settings ...................20
Central locking system ..............20
Delayed locking ......................... 25
Automatic locking ......................25
Child locks ................................. 26
Smartphone remote function .....26
Doors ........................................... 28
Load compartment ....................28
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Anti-theft locking system ...........29
Anti-theft alarm system ..............29
Immobiliser ................................ 31
Exterior mirrors ............................ 31
Convex shape ........................... 31
Electric adjustment ....................32
Folding mirrors .......................... 32
Heated mirrors ........................... 33
Interior mirrors ............................. 33
Automatic anti-dazzle ................33Windows...................................... 33
Windscreen ............................... 33
Power windows ......................... 34
Heated rear window ..................35
Sun visors .................................. 36Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 244.
Central locking 3 20.
Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 151.
Radio remote control 3 17.
Electronic key 3 19.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.

Keys, doors and windows17Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons on the electronic key:
● central locking system 3 20
● anti-theft locking system 3 29
● anti-theft alarm system 3 29
● remote start
The remote control has a range of up
to 60 m, but may also be much less
due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Remote start
Activates the heating or air
conditioning systems and the heated
rear window from outside the vehicle.
The climate control system will
typically default to the last climate
setting. If the fan is off or if fan only
was selected, the air conditioning or
heat will turn on as needed.
Electronic climate control system
3 142.
If the vehicle has heated seats and
the vehicle personalisation setting
enabled, the remote start auto heated seats may also come on.
Heated front seats 3 41.
Vehicle personalisation 3 91.
If the vehicle is low on electricity, do
not use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of electricity.
The remote control range may be
reduced while the vehicle is running.Activating
1. Press and release ).
2. Immediately press and hold O
until the turn lights flash or for at
least 4 seconds. Pressing and
holding O again during remote
start will turn the feature off.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 20 minutes, unless a time
extension is activated.
After entering the vehicle during
remote start, press POWERm on the
instrument panel with the brake pedal
depressed to operate as normal.
Extending the time
To extend the time by another
20 minutes, repeat the steps for
activating remote start. Remote start
can only be extended once.

18Keys, doors and windowsCancelling remote start
To cancel remote start, do any of the
following:
● Aim the radio remote control at the vehicle and press and hold
O until the sidelights turn off.
● Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
● Press POWERm on the
instrument panel with the brake
pedal depressed, then press
POWER m again to switch off the
vehicle.
Conditions in which remote start will not work
● An open bonnet.
● Vehicle propulsion system fault conditions.
● High voltage battery fault conditions.
● The selector lever is not in P
(Park).Conditions in which remote start may be cancelled include:
● Vehicle propulsion system or high voltage battery fault
conditions.
● Electric drive unit coolant temperature is too high.
Replacing battery in the electronic key
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. Press button at the back of the electronic key unit and extract thekey blade from the housing.