Starting Off; Electric Vehicle Operation - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

16 In brief

Starting off

Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 156,
3 185.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 138.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 28, 3 33,
3 37.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the vehicle
■ Move the shift lever to P or N. The
propulsion system will not start in
any other position.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.
■ The radio remote control must be in
the vehicle. Press the brake pedal
and push m.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 104.
Power button 3 102.

Electric vehicle operation

modes
The vehicle has two modes of
operation: Electric and extended
range. In both modes, the vehicle is
propelled by its electric drive unit.
While driving in electric or extended
range mode, additional operating
modes can be selected: