OPEL AMPERA E 2019 Owner's Guide

Keys, doors and windows29Doors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch and open the tailgate.
Closing
Use the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 20.
General hints for operating
tailgateCaution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.

30Keys, doors and windowsActivating
Press ) on the electronic key twice
within 5 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors the doors, tailgate, bonnet and if the vehicle is being switched
on.
Activation
All doors must be closed and the
electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by
pressing ) once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing
the button on any exterior door
handle.● Radio remote control or electronic key: directly by
pressing ) twice within
5 seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
● Central locking button: with a door open, press ).
Deactivation Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing ( deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.

Keys, doors and windows31Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing (, by
pressing the button on the door
handle or switching on the vehicle.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warningmessage is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the vehicle.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the electronic key
has been removed from the vehicle.
If control indicator d flashes when the
vehicle is on, there is a fault in the
system. The propulsion system
cannot be started. Switch off the
vehicle and repeat the start attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the
propulsion system using the spare
key and seek the assistance of a
workshop.Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed near the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 30.
Control indicator d 3 81.

32Keys, doors and windowsExterior mirrors
Convex shape
The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Side blind zone assistant 3 180.
Electric adjustment1. Press í or ì to select the
relevant exterior mirror. Then
press the control pad to adjust the respective mirror.
2. Press í or ì again to deselect
the mirror.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Press n to fold both exterior mirrors.
Press n again - both exterior mirrors
to return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing n will
only electrically extend the other
mirror.

Keys, doors and windows33Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works after the vehicle has
been started and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles is
automatically reduced, when driving
in the dark.
Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the windshield array near
the interior mirror could be restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and / or messages from these systems.

34Keys, doors and windowsPower windows9Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on the vehicle to operate
power windows.
Retained power off 3 150.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
All windows: Pushing or pulling the
switch gently to the first detent moves
the window down or up as long as the switch is operated.
The driver's window opens or closes
automatically with safety function
enabled when the switch # is
pushed or pulled firmly to the second detent. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more in the same
direction. The co-driver's window
opens automatically when respective
switch is being pushed firmly to the
second detent.
Safety function
If the driver's window glass
encounters resistance above the
middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and opened again.
Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
vehicle, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.

Keys, doors and windows35Child safety system for rear
windows
To deactivate rear door power
windows, press V. The LED
illuminates.
To activate, press V again.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the driver's window cannot be
closed automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on the vehicle.
3. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional 2 seconds.
4. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional 2 seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works after the vehicle has
been started and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

36Keys, doors and windowsSun visors
The extendable sun visors can be
folded down or swivelled to the side
to prevent dazzling.
The covers of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.

Seats, restraints37Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 37
Front seats ................................... 38
Seat position .............................. 38
Manual seat adjustment ............39
Armrest ...................................... 40
Heating ...................................... 41
Rear seats ................................... 42
Armrest ...................................... 42
Heating ...................................... 42
Seat belts ..................................... 42
Three-point seat belt .................43
Airbag system .............................. 45
Front airbag system ...................48
Side airbag system ....................48
Curtain airbag system ...............49
Airbag deactivation ....................49
Child restraints ............................. 51
Child restraint systems ..............51
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

38Seats, restraintsHead restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal of rear head restraints
E.g. for load compartment extension
3 59.
Before removing a rear head
restraint, release the respective rear
seat and fold slightly forwards to
ensure there is enough space for
removal.
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Folding
Fold the head restraint for better
visibility only when the rear seat is unoccupied. Press the button and
push the head restraint rearward.
To return to its upright position, pull
the head restraint forward until it locks
in place.
9 Warning
The head restraint must be in
upright position when the rear seat is occupied.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.