OPEL AMPERA E 2018 Manual user

Instruments and controls69For time and date to be set manually,
select Off - Manual . If Auto set is set
to Off - Manual , the submenu items
Set time and Set date become
available.
Set time
To adjust the time settings, select Set
time .
Touch + and - to adjust the settings.
To select a time mode, select 12 hr or
24 hr format.
If 12 hour format is selected, touch
R or S to adjust AM or PM .
Set date
To adjust the date settings, select Set
date .
Touch + and - to adjust the settings.Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 240 W.
With the vehicle off, the power outlet
is deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
USB charging ports
Two USB ports are located in the
centre console. These ports can be
used for charging and infotainment
connection.
External devices 3 125.

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Another two USB ports for charging
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
All USB ports provide 2.1 A at 5 V.
Note
The USB ports must always be kept clean and dry.
Inductive charging
9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile phone, as these
objects could become very hot.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile phones can be charged inductively.
A protective cover for the mobile
phone could have an impact on the
inductive charging.
The vehicle must be switched on, in
service mode or retained power off.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 150.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
to 60 °C for the charging system and
0 °C to 35 °C for the phone.To charge a mobile device:
1. Remove all objects from the charging slot. The system may not
charge if there are any objects in
the charging slot.
2. With the mobile device screen facing the driver, slowly insert the
device into the charging slot until
0 is shown on the Info display.
This indicates that the mobile
device is properly positioned and
could be charged.
If a phone is inserted into the slot and
0 does not display, remove the
mobile device from the pocket, turn it

Instruments and controls71180 degrees, and wait three seconds
before inserting the phone into the
slot again.

72Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges and indicatorsInstrument cluster

Instruments and controls73OverviewOTurn signal 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 77vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 78VAirbag deactivation 3 78pCharging system 3 786Service vehicle soonRBrake system 3 79mElectric parking brake
3 79jElectric parking brake fault
3 79uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 793Sport mode 3 153aLane keep assist 3 80aElectronic Stability Control
off 3 80bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 80kTraction Control system off
3 80wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 80dImmobiliser 3 804Vehicle ready 3 818Exterior light 3 81CHigh beam 3 81fHigh beam assist 3 81øRear fog light 3 81mCruise control 3 81AVehicle detected ahead
3 817Pedestrian detected aheadLSpeed limiter 3 81LTraffic sign assistant
3 81hDoor open 3 82
Reconfigurable instrument cluster
The cluster layout can be changed.
Use the steering wheel control to
move between the different display
zones and scroll through the different displays.
There are three display
configurations to choose from:
● Basic configuration displays the
speedometer with a simplified
high voltage battery gauge and
efficiency light.
● Standard configuration displays
the speedometer with a high
voltage battery gauge and
efficiency gauge.
● Enhanced configuration displays
the speedometer with high
voltage battery gauge, efficiency
ring, and power gauge.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.

74Instruments and controlsSpeedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Battery gauge
This displays the high voltage battery state of charge. The value in the
centre is an estimate of how far the
vehicle can be driven on the
remaining charge as estimated from
driving habits and conditions learned
over several days.
The maximum value is shown above
the display and the minimum value
below the display. The values
indicate the longest and shortest
possible range as estimated from
current vehicle conditions and climate
settings.
The mileage estimate and maximum
and minimum numbers are affected
by climate control system usage.
Estimated range may increase or
decrease based upon changes in
climate control energy consumption.
A trend bar on the far left indicates
how recent vehicle conditions and
climate settings are affecting the
learned range prediction.
When the high voltage battery state of charge is very low the estimated
range value in the centre will change
to Low . Maximum and minimum
ranges will no longer be displayed.
Additional alerts may display and a
sound may also be heard at low state
of charge.
Driving efficiency gaugeThis gauge is a guide to driving in an
efficient manner.
Driving economically 3 147.

Instruments and controls75Efficient drivingEfficient driving is indicated by:
● Basic layout: keeping the gauge and the leaf green.
● Standard layout: keeping the ball
green and in the centre of the
gauge.
● Enhanced layout: keeping the outer ring of the speedometer
green.
Inefficient acceleration
Inefficient acceleration is indicated
by:
● Basic layout: the gauge and the leaf turn yellow.
● Standard layout: the ball turns yellow and moves to the top end.
● Enhanced layout: the outer ring of the speedometer turns yellow
and the gauge moves to the top
end.
Aggressive braking
Aggressive braking is indicated by: ● Basic layout: the gauge and the leaf turn yellow.
● Standard layout: the ball turns yellow and moves to the bottom
end.
● Enhanced layout: the outer ring of the speedometer turns yellow
and the gauge moves to the
bottom end.
Driving economically 3 147.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.

76Instruments and controlsPower indicator gauge
The power indicator gauge displays
the instantaneous charge and
discharge power flowing either into or out of the high voltage battery.
Maximum discharge power is
available when the high voltage
battery is fully charged. During normal
operation, a slight reduction in
discharge power may occur as the
high voltage battery state of charge
decreases.
Regenerative braking
There is an indication when
regenerative braking is active. If
regenerative braking is active, the regenerative active icon with arrowsis shown as green.
Regenerative power limited
indication
Regenerative power icon is shown as grey when regenerative power is
limited. Additionally, a horizontal bar
is displayed on the gauge. This
usually occurs when the high voltage
battery is near full charge or cold.
Regenerative braking 3 159.

Instruments and controls77Total vehicle range
Displays the total vehicle range.
Driving economically 3 147.
Service display If it is time for service, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The first warning is displayed
400 km before service is due and the
second warning 80 km before the
service is due. The message appears every time the vehicle is switched on.
The message can be dismissed or
reset. Reset after service only.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the vehicle
is switched on, most control indicators
will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation,
system ready
Control indicators 3 72.
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 219.
Fuses 3 222.
Turn signals 3 101.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.

78Instruments and controlsk for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the overhead
console, when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the vehicle has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the propulsion system for a certain time until the seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 43.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the vehicle is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
several seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Centre
message may also come on.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 42.
Airbag system 3 45.
Driver Information Centre 3 82.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the vehicle is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the propulsion system starts.