battery OPEL AMPERA E 2019 Service Manual

Vehicle care209Vehicle careGeneral Information...................209
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 209
Lifting the vehicle .....................210
Vehicle storage ........................210
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....211
Vehicle checks ........................... 211
Performing work ......................211
Bonnet ..................................... 212
Cooling system ........................213
Washer fluid ............................ 215
Brakes ..................................... 215
Brake fluid ............................... 215
Vehicle battery ......................... 216
Wiper blade replacement ........218
Headlight aiming ......................218
Bulb replacement .......................219
Halogen bulbs ......................... 219
Xenon headlights .....................219
Front turn lights .......................219
Tail lights ................................. 220
Side turn lights ......................... 220
Number plate light ...................221Electrical system ........................222
High voltage devices and wiring ...................................... 222
Electrical system overload .......222
Fuses ....................................... 222
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 .................................... 232
Tread depth ............................. 234
Changing tyre and wheel size . 235
Wheel covers ........................... 235
Tyre chains .............................. 236
Tyre repair kit .......................... 236
Jump starting ............................. 240
Towing ....................................... 242
Towing the vehicle ...................242
Towing another vehicle ...........243
Appearance care .......................243
Exterior care ............................ 243
Interior care ............................. 245General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
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 energy consumption.
They may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.

210Vehicle careLifting the vehicle9Warning
Lifting the vehicle improperly can
cause serious injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
The vehicle should be lifted only by well-trained staff at an
authorised workshop.
Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Ramps may be needed under the
front tyres to provide the necessary
clearance for certain lifting platforms
in this location.
Vehicle storage Storage for a long period of timeIf the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage P.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.Up to four weeks
Plug in the charge cord.Four weeks to twelve months ● Discharge the high voltage battery until two or three bars
remain on the battery range
indicator (battery symbol) on the
instrument cluster.
● Do not plug in the charge cord.
● Always store the vehicle in a place with temperatures between−10 °C and 30 °C.

Vehicle care211● Vehicle storage at extremetemperatures may cause
damage to the high voltage
battery.
● Remove the black negative (−) cable from the 12 V vehicle
battery and attach a trickle
charger to the vehicle battery
terminals or keep the 12 V
vehicle battery cables connected and trickle charge from the
positive (+) and negative (−)
terminals in the engine
compartment.Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an
AGM 12 V vehicle battery, which
can be damaged by using the
incorrect type of trickle charger.
An AGM compatible charger must be used with the appropriate
setting selected.
Follow the trickle charger
manufacturer instructions.
After the 12 V vehicle battery cable is reconnected, it is possible that the
vehicle may not operate. If this
happens, the high voltage battery
may need to be charged.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the 12 V
vehicle battery. Activate the
electronics of the power
windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle 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

214Vehicle careHigh voltage battery cooling
system9 Danger
The high voltage battery coolant
may only be serviced by a
qualified technician.
Improper handling could cause serious injuries or death.
The high voltage battery coolantreservoir is located on the front side
of the engine compartment.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the high voltage battery coolant reservoir.
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is below the cold fill line, there
could be a leak within the cooling
system.
If the coolant level is too low, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Power electronics and charger
modules cooling system9 Danger
The power electronics and
charger modules coolant may only be serviced by a qualified
technician.
Improper handling could cause serious injuries or death.
The power electronics and charger
modules are cooled using the same coolant loop.
The power electronics and charger
modules coolant reservoir is located
on the front side of the engine
compartment.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the
power electronics and charger
modules coolant reservoir. If coolant
is visible but the coolant level is below the cold fill line, there could be a leak
in the cooling system.
If the coolant level is too low, seek the assistance of a workshop.

216Vehicle careWhen the vehicle has not been
running for at least 1 minute, the
maximum fluid level is at the top of the reservoir body. When the vehicle is
running, the brake fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks.
If the brake fluid level is below MIN
seek the assistance of a workshop.
After work is done on the brake
hydraulic system, make sure the fluid
level is in the proper operating range
between the MIN and MAX marks
when the vehicle is running. Only use high-performance brake fluid
approved for the vehicle. Consult a
workshop.
Brake fluid 3 247.
Vehicle battery9 Danger
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and
tools may inspect, test or replace
the high voltage battery.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop if the high voltage
battery needs service.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a 12 V vehicle battery.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. If this occurs,
the high voltage battery will be
disconnected and the vehicle will not
start.
A service message will be displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.
Before the vehicle can be operated
again, it must be serviced at a
workshop.
Airbag system 3 45.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce
sun loading on the vehicle and
improve high voltage battery life, is
available from your Opel Ampera-e
Service Partner.
The Opel Ampera-e Service Partner has information on how to recycle the high voltage battery.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the high
voltage battery temperature ready for
the next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original 12 V vehicle
battery label if a new 12 V vehicle
battery is required. The vehicle has
an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12 V
vehicle battery.
Installation of a standard 12 V vehicle battery will result in reduced 12 V
vehicle battery life. When using a 12 V battery charger on the AGM
12 V vehicle battery, note that some chargers have an AGM battery
setting on the charger. If available,
use the AGM setting on the charger to limit charge voltage to 14.8 V.
Follow the charger manufacturer's
instructions.

Vehicle care217Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
There are connecting points for jump
starting in the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 240.
Remove the 12 V vehicle battery
black negative (−) cable from the
12 V vehicle battery to prevent the
12 V vehicle battery from running
down, or use a battery trickle charger.
Ensure the vehicle is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting the 12 V vehicle battery.
Vehicle storage 3 210.
Battery discharge protection 3 104.Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the 12 V vehicle battery out
of reach of children.
● The 12 V vehicle battery contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the 12 V vehicle
battery.
Post-crash label
The post-crash label is located in the
door frame 3 151.

Vehicle care2372. Remove the compressor and thesealant bottle.
3. Remove the electrical connectioncable and air hose from the
storage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery, we recommend running the
engine.

240Vehicle careJump startingDo not use quick charger.
If the 12 V vehicle battery is empty, the vehicle can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle. Jump starting only
works when the high voltage battery
is charged.9 Danger
The high voltage battery cannot be
jump started either with another
vehicle or battery charger.
Personal injury, death, or damage
to the vehicle could result.
9 Warning
Be extremely careful when using
jump leads. Any deviation from the following instructions can lead to
injuries or damage caused by
vehicle battery explosion or
damage to the electrical systems
of both vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
9 Warning
Never jump start another vehicle
by using the terminals located in
the engine compartment.
This could cause a fuse to
overload in the vehicle.
● Never expose the 12 V vehicle battery to naked flames or
sparks.
● A discharged 12 V vehicle battery
can already freeze at a
temperature of 0 °C. Defrost the
frozen 12 V vehicle battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a 12 V vehicle battery.
● Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
12 V vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
12 V vehicle battery from the
vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the 12 V vehicle
battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, shift selector lever into P.
● Open the positive terminal protection cap of both batteries.

Vehicle care241Battery terminals in the engine
compartment
The battery terminals to jump start the
vehicle are located in the engine
compartment.
The positive battery terminal is
located below a cover. Open the
cover before jump starting the
vehicle.
The negative battery terminal is stud
on a bracket located near the charger
modules.
Jump starting the vehicle
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of
your vehicle.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to the negative battery
terminal (stud).
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the vehicle: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, press POWERm
to switch on the vehicle.
After the instrument cluster
initialises, the vehicle will use
power from the high voltage
battery to charge the 12 V vehicle
battery.
3. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
4. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.

Customer information259Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate,
"seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board
the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.