Vauxhall Ampera Quick Reference Manual

Vehicle features
Electric drive unit: Electric vehicle operation modes: Drive modes:
P = Park position. In electric mode, the vehicle is The following drive modes can also
Front wheels are locked, powered by electrical energy be selected from the display by
engage only when vehicle stored in the battery. pressing the DRIVE MODE button:
is stationary and the
In extended range mode, when the Sport (for more responsive
parking brake is applied
acceleration)
stored electrical energy is
R = Reverse gear. exhausted, electricity is produced Mountain (for steep hills etc.
Engage only when vehicle is by the fuel-powered engine. Select mode 20 minutes before
driving on steep grades to build
stationary
reserve battery charge)
N = Neutral
Hold (select during Electric
D = Drive mode mode to reserve battery charge.
Vehicle switches to Extended
L = Low.
range mode)
Vehicle speed is reduced
Release button when desired mode
without using brakes. Use for
is highlighted to activate mode.
steep hills, snow or mud
Press button again to return to
To move out of P, switch ignition
Normal mode.
on, depress brake pedal and press
selector lever button.
Starting the vehicle: Charging: Start charge (continued):
Move selector lever to P or N. The battery can only be charged 2. Open tailgate, lift the floor
The propulsion system will not
when the vehicle is stationary. cover and remove the
start in any other position.
charge cord, located next to
Start charge:
Move steering wheel slightly to tyre repair kit.
1. With selector lever in position P,
release steering wheel lock.
release the charge port door by 3. Pull up charge cord handle
Remote control must be inside
pressing the release button b to release it from the clip.
the vehicle.
in the driver's door trim panel for
(A display message will appear 4. Lift charge cord up and towards
1 second - or - press button $
if the remote control is not
rear to remove from vehicle.
on remote control.
detected).
Vehicle plug is stored as
Depress brake pedal.
shown in the illustration.
m
Press power button to switch
5. Plug charge cord into electrical
on ignition; LED illuminates.
outlet.
When R illuminates,
the vehicle is ready to be driven. 6. Select charge level using the
m
Press power button to switch off Select charge level preference
ignition; LED extinguishes. Selector screen on Colour-Info-Display.
lever must be in position P.
Vehicle features
Start charge (continued): End charge: End charge (continued):
7. Insert the vehicle plug end of the 1. Unlock the vehicle with the 5. Before storing the charge cord,
charge cord into the vehicle's remote control to disarm the ensure it is facing upwards and
charge port. charge cord theft alert system. then wrap the charge cable
anti-clockwise around the body
8. Check that the charging status 2. Remove the vehicle plug end of
of the charge cord.
indicator on top of the the charge cord from the vehicle.
instrument panel illuminates
3. Close charge port door.
and a horn chirp occurs.
4. Unplug charge cord from
9. Lock the vehicle with the remote
electrical outlet.
control to arm the charge cord
theft alert system.
Charging status (continued):
Green (short flashing) -
No horn chirp:
Vehicle plugged in, battery fully
charged.
Yellow (steady) -
no horn chirp:
Vehicle has been plugged in.
If indicator remains yellow, a
malfunction has occurred.
No light signal or horn chirp
(upon plug-in):
Check charge cord connection.
End charge (continued): Charging status:
No light signal or horn chirp
6. Place the charge cord into the The vehicle has a charging status
(after green or yellow appears):
storage compartment. indicator at the centre of the
Check charge cord connection.
instrument panel, near the
No light signal -
windscreen.
Programmed charging override:
repeated horn chirps:
To temporarily override a delayed
When the vehicle is plugged in and Charging interrupted. Unplug
charge event, unplug the charge
the vehicle power is off, the charge cord or press button (
on remote control to stop this
cord from the charge port and plug
charging status indicator denotes
alert.
it back in within 5 seconds. A single
the following:
horn chirp will sound and charging
The system may be thermally
Green (steady) -
will begin immediately.
one horn chirp: conditioning the battery during
Vehicle plugged in, battery any of the above states, requiring
To cancel a temporary override,
charging. electrical energy to be transferred
unplug the charge cord from the
Green (steady or long flashing) - to the vehicle.
charge port and wait for 4 horn chirps:
If the vehicle is plugged in and the
10 seconds, then plug the charge Insufficient time to fully charge
power is on, the charging status
before departure time.
cord back in. A double horn chirp
indicator will be a steady green.
will sound and charging will be Green (long flashing) -
2 horn chirps: If the vehicle is plugged in and the
delayed.
Vehicle plugged in, battery charging status indicator is off, a
charging is delayed.
charging fault has been detected.
If a faulty connection is not the
cause, consult a workshop.
Vehicle features
Charge cord: Engine oil:
A portable charge cord used to Check engine oil level manually on
charge the vehicle battery is stored a regular basis to prevent damage
under the load compartment. to engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
The charge cord used to charge the
vehicle is a high-powered electrical Check with vehicle on a level
device. During normal operation, surface. Engine must be at
the AC wall plug may feel warm. operating temperature and
The AC wall plug must fit tightly switched off for at least 5 minutes.
into an AC outlet that is in good
Pull out dipstick, wipe clean, insert
condition.
to stop on the handle, pull out and
Danger: read engine oil level.
Charge level selection:
Risk of electric shock or other
Warning:
Charge level selection is made
hazards if using charge cord when
using the Select charge level The engine oil dipstick handle may
any part of it is damaged. Do not
be hot.
preference screen on the Colour-
open or remove the cover.
Info-Display.
When the engine oil level has
Do not use an AC outlet that is
dropped to the MIN mark on the
Press button8 on the instrument
worn or damaged.
dipstick, top up engine oil.
panel until Charging is displayed.
An extension lead should not be
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
The charge level preference should
used to charge the vehicle.
be configured to match the handle and make half a turn.
electrical current rating for the
We recommend the use of the
Adapters:
AC outlet that the charge cord is
same grade of engine oil that was
An adapter kit may be included, to
connected to.
used at the last change.
allow the use of your charge cord in
The charge level preference
The engine oil level must not
different countries in central
settings are:
exceed the MAX mark on the
Europe. When using an adapter,
Maximum - 10 Amps
dipstick.
make sure the charge level selected
Limits AC current to 10 Ampere
is appropriate for your supply
Important:
Reduced - 6 Amps
circuit. See the reference card
It is the owner's responsibility to
Limits AC current to 6 Ampere
included in the adapter kit.
maintain the correct level of an
By choosing a reduced charge
appropriate quality oil in the
Warning:
level, the charging time is
engine.
Using damaged adapters or
increased.
adapters not designed for use with
Do not allow the engine oil level to
the charge cord may increase the Warning:
drop below the minimum level!
risk of electric shock or start a fire. If the capacity of the electrical
circuit or AC socket is unknown,
Only use adapters that have been
only use the lowest charge level
designed to be used with the
until the circuit capacity has been
charge cord.
inspected by a qualified electrician.
Do not use a damaged adapter.
Tyre pressure:
Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should be
checked when cold. This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible.
Tyre pressure (psi) Tyre pressure (psi) Tyre pressure (psi)
Comfort setting for upto ECO setting for upto With full load
3 people: 3 people
Engine Tyres Front Rear Engine Tyres Front Rear Engine Tyres
All 215/55 R17 35 35 All 215/55 R17 39 39 All 215/55 R17
205/60 R16 38 38 205/60 R16 41 41 205/60 R16
*KTA-2727-2*
Ampera
Quick Reference Guide
Refer to Owner's Manual for detailed information. Depending on the model variant, special equipment
Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles. and accessories, the scope of equipment on your
Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles. vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.
8. Interior lights, Parking assist,
1. Cruise control,
Lane departure warning, Anti-theft alarm system,
Forward collision alert Electronic Stability Control,
2. Light switch, Traction Control system,
Seat belt reminder,
Turn and lane-change signals,
Pedestrian safety alert Airbag deactivation indicator
3. Horn 9. Interior mirror
4. Instrument cluster, 10. Charging status indicator
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 11. Light sensor, Climate sensor
5. Steering wheel controls 12. Instrument panel storage
6. Windscreen wiper/washer 13. Colour-Info-Display
14. Side air vents
7. Centre air vents
15. Glovebox
16. Central locking buttons
17. Electrical parking brake
Front Rear
36 42
Unlocking the vehicle: Unlocking with Open & Start:
39 45 Press button ( once to unlock With remote control in range, press
driver's door. lock/unlock button on door handle
to unlock driver's door. Press again
To unlock all doors and load
within 5 seconds to unlock all
compartment, press button (
doors.
twice.
TS 1718-A-13 / KTA 2727-2
18. Infotainment system
19. Shift lever
20. Power button
21. Drive mode button
22. Leaf button
23. Bonnet release lever
24. Steering wheel adjustment
25. Instrument panel illumination
26. Charge port door release
button
27. Power windows
28. Fuel door release button
29. Driver Information Centre
(DIC) controls
30. Headlight range adjustment
The vehicle may also be configured
to unlock all doors with one press of
button ( or the lock/unlock button.
Locking the vehicle:
Press button ) on remote control
with doors closed.
Locking with Open & Start:
Providing the lock/unlock button
was used to unlock, it can also be
used to lock the vehicle.
Deadlocking, activating alarm
Press ) or the lock/unlock button
twice within 5 seconds to deadlock
doors and activate alarm.
Electronic immobiliser:
Activated automatically after
ignition is switched off.
June 2012