window OPEL AMPERA E 2019 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 4
Keys, doors and windows ............16
Seats, restraints ........................... 37
Storage ........................................ 57
Instruments and controls .............64
Lighting ........................................ 98
Infotainment system ...................105
Climate control ........................... 141
Driving and operating .................147
Vehicle care ............................... 209
Service and maintenance ..........246
Technical data ........................... 249
Customer information ................254
Index .......................................... 262Contents

In brief91Power windows .....................34
2 Exterior mirrors .....................32
3 Central locking system ..........20
4 Side air vents ...................... 145
5 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam,
high beam assist .................102
Exit lighting ......................... 104
Parking lights ...................... 102
6 Regeneration on Demand ..160
7 Cruise control .....................163
Speed limiter ....................... 164
Forward collision alert .........166
Heated steering wheel ..........65
8 Instruments .......................... 74
Driver Information Centre ...... 82
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 166
Front pedestrian alert ..........171
10 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................82
11 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 6612Centre air vents .................. 145
13 Info Display .......................... 85
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 30
Light sensor .......................... 99
Charging status indicator ....203
15 Glovebox .............................. 57
16 Climate control system ........ 141
17 Hazard warning flashers ....101
Sport mode ........................ 153
Traction Control system .....161
Electronic Stability Control . 162
Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................173
Lane keep assist ................190
18 Power outlet .......................... 69
19 Selector lever ...................... 153
20 USB port
21 Controls for Info Display
operation .............................. 85
22 Parking brake ......................158
23 Power button ....................... 148
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..65
25 Horn ..................................... 6626Bonnet release lever ..........212
27 Fuse box ............................ 227
28 Light switch .......................... 98
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 101
Rear fog lights ....................102
Instrument illumination .......103

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 3 215.
Wiper blade replacement 3 218.
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 3 141.

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 3 153.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 231 and
condition 3 253.
● Fluid levels 3 213.
● 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
3 150.

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 .....27
Doors ........................................... 29
Load compartment ....................29
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Anti-theft locking system ...........29
Anti-theft alarm system ..............30
Immobiliser ................................ 31
Exterior mirrors ............................ 32
Convex shape ........................... 32
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 3 243.
Central locking 3 20.
Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 150.
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 30
● 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
3 141.
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 90.
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.

Keys, doors and windows192. Insert the key blade for approx.6 mm and turn the key to open thehousing. Further insertion of the
key blade can damage the
housing.
3. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert key blade.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
vehicle.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while notin range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 20.
Electronic key systemEnables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 20
● tailgate 3 29
● starting and stopping the vehicle 3 150
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 17.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the electronic key into the
load compartment or in front of the
Info Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.

20Keys, doors and windowsBattery replacement in the electronic
key 3 17.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the propulsion system
cannot be started, the cause may be
one of the following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 20.Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off, some functions of the following
settings may be automatically
memorised by the remote control unit
or the electronic key:
● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the vehicle is
switched on with the memorised
electronic key 3 19.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info Display. This must be set for each electronic key which is
used. The status change is available
only after locking and unlocking the
vehicle.
Vehicle personalisation 3 90.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors and load
compartment.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 90.