Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual page 132

The vehicle estimates the charging
start time based on the utility rate
schedule, utility rate preference and
the departure time programmed for
the current day of the week. The
vehicle will charge during the least
expensive rate periods to achieve a
full battery charge by the departure
time. Electrical rate information from
the utility company for the charging
location is required for this mode.
Departure time entry
From the delayed charge mode
status screen, press Edit to change
the departure time for each day of the
week.
1. Press on the day to change.
2. Press + or − to change the hours
and minutes.
3. Press Back to store changes and
return to the previous screen.
Charge level selection
The charge level can be selected in
the Colour-Info-Display. Press 8
until Charging is displayed.
The Select Charge Level Preference
setting allows the customer to select
their vehicle's charge level so it
matches the capability of their
charging location. The Select Charge
Level Preference setting will limit the
electrical current when a portable
charge cord is used. This feature has
no impact on charging when a
charging station is used. If the vehicle
consistently stops charging after
plugging in, or if a circuit breaker
continues to trip, reducing to a lower
charge level preference may resolve
the issue.
Driving and operating
The charge level preference should
be configured to match the electrical
current rating for the electrical outlet
that the charge cord is connected to.
The charge level preference settings
are:
■ Maximum - 10 Amps: Limits AC
current to 10 ampere
■ Reduced Level 1 - 6 Amps: Limits
AC current to 6 ampere
9 Warning
If the capacity of the electrical
circuit or AC socket is not known,
only use the lowest charge level
until the circuit capacity has been
inspected by a qualified
electrician. Using a charge level
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