service display OPEL AMPERA E 2019 Owner's Manual

2IntroductionIntroduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
When this Owner's Manual refers to aworkshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual ● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. 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.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
● The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.
● The index will enable you to search for specific information.● Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● Displays may not support your specific language.
● Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold
letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.

Keys, doors and windows279Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Move the pin in the rear door to the front position. The door cannot be
opened from the inside.
To deactivate, move the pin to the
rear position.
Smartphone remote
function
This feature allows a smartphone to
be connected to the vehicle and
remote vehicle functions to be
requested. Features vary depending
on availability.
Features include: ● Remote commands: Use to lock /
unlock the vehicle, remote start
for the cabin climate, or sound or cancel the horn and flash the
lights.
● Vehicle status: View the vehicle’s
range and high voltage battery
level, charging status, and tyre
pressure.
● Welcome lighting: Request light when approaching the vehicle.
● Location services: Save the parked location or start
navigation at the vehicle’s GPS
coordinates.Setup function ● KeyPass setup
● Managing priority setting ● Modifying priority setting
● RevocationActive remote function ● Door lock / unlock
● Start / stop
● Charge termination
● High voltage battery charge functions
● Temporary charging override
update
● Change the charging mode permanently● Update departure timeschedule
● High voltage battery priority charging activation and
deactivation
● Select charge level / limit preference screen
● Vehicle locator
● Vehicle rangePassive function
Approach detection / welcome
lightingVisual display for vehicle information ● Low high voltage battery indication
● Tyre pressure
● Odometer reading
● Tailgate ajar status
● Electric parking brake status
● Bonnet status
● High voltage battery state of charge status

64Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 65
Steering wheel adjustment ........65
Steering wheel controls .............65
Heated steering wheel ...............65
Horn ........................................... 66
Pedestrian safety alert ...............66
Windscreen wiper and washer ..66
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 68
Outside temperature ..................68
Clock ......................................... 69
Power outlets ............................. 69
Inductive charging .....................70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 72
Instrument cluster ......................72
Speedometer ............................. 74
Odometer .................................. 74
Battery gauge ............................ 74
Driving efficiency gauge ............74
Power indicator gauge ...............76
Regenerative braking ................76
Total vehicle range ....................77
Service display .......................... 77Control indicators ......................77
Turn lights .................................. 77
Seat belt reminder .....................77
Airbag and belt tensioners .........78
Airbag deactivation ....................78
Charging system .......................78
Service vehicle soon .................79
Brake system ............................. 79
Electric parking brake ................79
Electric parking brake fault ........79
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....79
Sport mode ................................ 80
Lane keep assist .......................80
Electronic Stability Control off ...80
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........80
Traction Control system off .......80
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 80
Immobiliser ................................ 81
Vehicle ready ............................. 81
Exterior light .............................. 81
High beam ................................. 81
High beam assist .......................81
Rear fog light ............................. 81
Cruise control ............................ 81
Vehicle detected ahead .............81
Pedestrian detection ..................81
Speed limiter ............................. 81Traffic sign assistant ..................82
Door open .................................. 82
Displays ....................................... 82
Driver Information Centre ..........82
Info Display ................................ 85
Vehicle messages ........................89
Warning chimes .........................90
Battery voltage .......................... 90
Vehicle personalisation ................90
Telematics service .......................93
OnStar ....................................... 93

Instruments and controls73OverviewOTurn lights 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 77vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 78VAirbag deactivation 3 78pCharging system 3 786Service vehicle soon
3 79RBrake system 3 79mElectric parking brake
3 79jElectric parking brake fault
3 79uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 793Sport mode 3 80aLane 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 814Vehicle ready 3 818Exterior light 3 81CHigh beam 3 81fHigh beam assist 3 81øRear fog light 3 81mCruise control 3 81AVehicle detected ahead
3 817Pedestrian detection
3 81LSpeed limiter 3 81LTraffic sign assistant
3 82hDoor 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.

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 lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 219.
Fuses 3 222.
Turn lights 3 102.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.

Instruments and controls79Illuminates when the propulsion
system is on
1. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
2. Stop, switch off the vehicle.
3. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Driving while p illuminates could
drain the 12 V vehicle battery.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 150.
Service vehicle soon 6 illuminates yellow.
Fault in the vehicle. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the vehicle is
switched on. The brake fluid level is
too low or any other problem with the
brake system exists.
Brake fluid level 3 215.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 158.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 158.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop. Avoid parking on
inclines until the cause of the fault has been remedied.
An error message may be displayed
in the Driver Information Centre
3 82.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
vehicle is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the

Instruments and controls83
● Press ] to open main menu
page.
● Select a main menu page with { or }.
● Confirm a main menu page with 9.
Once a main menu page is selected,
press { or } to select subpages.
● Press [ to open the next folder of
the selected subpage.
● Press { or } to select functions
or to set a numeric value, if
required.
● Press 9 to select and confirm a
function.
Vehicle and service messages pop-
up in the Driver Information Centre
when required.
Confirm messages by pressing 9.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Vehicle info The following list contains all possible
Vehicle info menu pages. Some may
not be available for your particular
vehicle. Depending on the display,
some functions are symbolised.
Press { or } to select a page:
● Trip
● Tyre pressure (kPa)
● Average speed
● Timer
● Traffic sign assistant
● Following distance
● Blank page
Trip
Trip odometer displays the current
distance and the current average
electrical energy economy since a
certain reset.The distance counts up to
99,999.9 km then restarts at 0.
The average electrical energy
economy displays the approximate
average kWh per 100 km (kWh/100
km).
To reset, press and hold 9.
Tyre pressure (kPa)
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 232.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Timer
To start and stop, press 9. To reset,
press [ and confirm reset.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 187.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 168.

Instruments and controls89saved GPS coordinates for the
Home location.
Location based charging in
Programmable charging 3 196.
● Departure Charging : This feature
allows charging during the least
expensive rate periods to
achieve a full battery charge by
the departure time.
● Utility Rate Charging : The vehicle
estimates the charging start time
based on the utility rate schedule,
utility rate preference, and
programmed departure time for
the current day of the week.
● Energy summary pop-up : Set the
energy summary pop-up feature to On or Off.
● Charge status feedback : Set the
charge status feedback feature to Horn chirps or Off.
● Charge power loss alert : This
feature allows an alert to sound
when the vehicle is charging andloses power at the electrical
outlet. Set the charge power loss alert feature to On or Off.
● Radio power down : This allows
high voltage battery power to be
conserved. Set the value for the
reminder to be displayed. To set
high voltage battery charge level
for Radio power down , touch
Energy , then Charging Options ,
then Radio power down . Select
Off , 2% , 4% , 6% , 8% , 10% .Low power mode
This allows high voltage battery power to be conserved.
1. Press and hold m of the
Infotainment system.
2. Touch Yes on the Info Display.
The screen will turn off.
3. Press m again to turn the display
on.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press 9 on the steering wheel to
confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the Info
Display. Some messages only pop-
up for a few seconds.

Instruments and controls93been 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 3 125.
Device remote access
Smartphone remote function 3 27.
Apple CarPlay
Using smartphone applications
3 131.
Android Auto
Using smartphone applications
3 131.
KeyPass
Smartphone remote function 3 27.
USB Auto Launch
External devices 3 125.Wi-Fi
System settings 3 116.
Display Settings
System settings 3 116.
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 3 116.
Audible touch feedback
Usage 3 109.
Text scroll
System settings 3 116.
Software information
System settings 3 116.Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and
service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Note
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Note
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, mobile service and
GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.

Instruments and controls95breakdown, a flat tyre and low vehicle
battery voltage, press Z to establish
a connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Note
Establishing an emergency call may not be possible in areas withoutsufficient network availability or due
to hardware damage during an
accident.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.Note
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not
available for all markets.
Note
Some mobile devices connect to Wi- Fi hotspots automatically and use
mobile data capacity in the
background, even if they are not in
use. This includes automatic
updates, downloads, as well as
programme or app synchronisation
traffic. The data volume purchased
via OnStar might be consumed
rapidly. Turn off automatic
synchronisations in the settings of
your device.
Up to seven devices may be connected.
To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info Display. The
settings displayed include the Wi-
Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Note
To change the SSID or password,
press Z and talk to an advisor or log
in to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
advisor.
Smartphone app
With the myOpel smartphone app,
some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Operate parking heater.
● Check vehicle battery-related information.
● Check tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).