Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual page 131

130 Driving and operating
There are three programmable
charge modes.
From the charge mode status screen,
press Select Charge Mode.
Select one option:
■ Immediately upon plug in
■ Delayed based on departure time
■ Delayed based on electric rates &
departure time
Programmable charging
The current charge mode status can
also be viewed in a temporary pop-up
in the Colour-Info-Display by pressing
the release button of the charge port
door on the driver's door. The Charge
Start and Charge Complete time
estimations are also displayed on the
screen. These estimations are most
accurate when the vehicle is plugged
in and in moderate temperature
conditions.
Charge mode status
Immediately:
The vehicle starts charging as soon
as it is connected to an electrical
outlet.
Delayed (Departure Time):
The vehicle estimates the charging
start time considering the departure
time programmed for the current day
of the week. Charging will begin at the
start time and will be completed by the
departure time only if sufficient time is
given after the charge cord is plugged
in.
Delayed (Rate & Departure Time):