Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Driving Economically - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

Driving and operating

Driving hints ............................... 101
Starting and operating ............... 102
Electric vehicle operation
modes ........................................ 106
Engine exhaust .......................... 111
Electric drive unit ....................... 111
Brakes ........................................ 113
Ride control systems ................. 116
Driver assistance systems ......... 118
Charging .................................... 125
Fuel ............................................ 132
Towing ....................................... 134

Driving hints

Driving economically

Use the following tips to help
maximise energy efficiency and
range.
Driving style
Efficiency gauge in the instrument
cluster
The ball indicator should be kept
green and in the centre of the gauge.
Inefficient acceleration is indicated
when the ball turns yellow and travels
above the centre of the gauge.
Aggressive braking is indicated when
the ball turns yellow and travels below
the centre of the gauge.
Acceleration / braking / coasting
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Electric range is maximised at
50 mph and below. Higher speeds
use more energy and can significantly
reduce electric range.
Driving and operating
Use cruise control when appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. For
example, do not rush to traffic signals.
Do not shift to N to coast. The vehicle
recovers energy while coasting and
braking in D or L.
Drive mode and PRNDL selection
Use normal mode when possible.
Sport mode provides more
responsive acceleration than normal
mode but can reduce efficiency.
Use mountain mode prior to climbing
long, steep grades in mountainous
areas. Be sure to engage mountain
mode before starting to climb.
Mountain mode reduces electric
range and power but may be needed
to maintain speeds above 60 mph
when climbing grades of 5 % or
greater.
Use L in heavy stop-and-go traffic or
when travelling downhill. L requires
less brake pedal application and
provides a controlled, efficient way to
slow the vehicle down.
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