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  • Page 1 AMPERA-E Owner's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........4 Keys, doors and windows .... 16 Seats, restraints ......38 Storage ........58 Instruments and controls ..... 65 Lighting ........99 Infotainment system ....106 Climate control ......142 Driving and operating ....148 Vehicle care .......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Experienced mechanics the direction of travel. Your vehicle is a designed trained by Opel work according to ● Displays may not support your combination of advanced technology, specific Opel instructions. specific language.
  • Page 5 Page references and index entries refer to the indented headings given in the section table of content. Chronological order to select menu entries in the vehicle personalisation is indicated with I. We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Adam Opel AG...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Tailgate Initial drive information To open the tailgate, push the Press ( to unlock the doors and load touchpad switch. compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles. Radio remote control 3 17. Central locking system 3 20. Electronic key system 3 19.
  • Page 7 In brief Seat adjustment Backrests inclination Seat height Longitudinal adjustment Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the backrest to : seat higher engage audibly. Pull handle, slide seat, release down : seat lower handle. Try to move the seat back and Seat position 3 39.
  • Page 8 In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt Press release button, adjust height, engage. buckle. The seat belt must not be To adjust the mirror, move the mirror twisted and must fit close against the Head restraints 3 38.
  • Page 9 In brief Exterior mirrors Steering wheel adjustment Press í or ì to select the relevant Unlock the lever, adjust the steering exterior mirror. Then press the control wheel, then engage the lever and pad to adjust the respective mirror. ensure it is fully locked. Convex exterior mirrors 3 31, Do not adjust the steering wheel Electric adjustment 3 31, Folding...
  • Page 10 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 11 In brief Power windows ..... 35 11 Windscreen wiper and 23 Power button ....... 149 washer, rear wiper and Exterior mirrors ..... 31 24 Steering wheel adjustment . . 66 washer ......... 67 Central locking system ..20 25 Horn ........67 12 Centre air vents ....
  • Page 12 In brief Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and Turn and lane-change signals low beam lever up : right turn signal lever down : left turn signal Turn and lane-change signals AUTO : automatic light control 3 102, Parking lights 3 103. headlight flash : pull lever switches automatically high beam...
  • Page 13 In brief Hazard warning flashers Horn Pedestrian safety alert Pedestrian safety signal enables the driver to alert people who may not hear the vehicle approaching. The automatic sound is generated to indicate the vehicle presence to pedestrians. The sound changes if the vehicle is speeding up or slowing down.
  • Page 14 In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen washer Rear window wiper Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Turn outer cap to activate the rear window wiper: Windscreen washer system 3 67, : fast Washer fluid 3 216, Wiper blade OFF : off : slow INT : intermittent operation replacement 3 219.
  • Page 15 In brief Rear window washer Climate control Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window Push lever. Press V. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear The heating is operated by pressing window and the wiper wipes a few Temperature and air distribution are Ü.
  • Page 16 In brief Electric drive unit Starting off ● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel Check before starting off lock. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal. ● Tyre pressure and condition Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 231, 3 250. 3 151.
  • Page 17 In brief Parking before switching off the vehicle. Turn the front wheels towards Note the kerb. Do not allow the vehicle to remain in With the shift lever in P, press extreme temperatures for long POWERm briefly to switch off periods without being driven or being plugged in.

  • Page 18: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Windows ........34 Windscreen ....... 34 windows Keys Power windows ......35 Heated rear window ....36 Replacement keys Sun visors ........36 Keys, locks ........16 The key number is specified on a Keys ..........
  • Page 19 Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Handle with care, protect from Activating moisture and high temperatures and 1. Press and release ). avoid unnecessary operation. 2. Immediately press and hold O until the turn and lane-change Remote start signal lights flash or for at least Activates the heating or air four seconds.
  • Page 20 Keys, doors and windows Cancelling remote start Conditions in which Remote start may be cancelled include: To cancel Remote start, do any of the following: ● Vehicle propulsion system or high voltage battery fault ● Aim the radio remote control at conditions.
  • Page 21 Keys, doors and windows 2. Insert the key blade for approx. ● Frequent, repeated operation of Enables a keyless operation of the 6 mm and turn the key to open the the radio remote control while not following functions: housing. Further insertion of the in range, which will require re- ●...
  • Page 22 Keys, doors and windows Battery replacement, in Radio remote Memorised settings A pull on an interior door handle control 3 17. unlocks the respective door. Pulling Whenever the vehicle is switched off, the handle once more opens the door. the following settings are Electronic key synchronisation Note automatically memorised by the...
  • Page 23 Keys, doors and windows Remote control operation Select the relevant setting in Settings, If the driver's door is not closed I Vehicle in the Info display. properly, the central locking system Unlocking will not work. Info display 3 86. Vehicle personalisation 3 92. Confirmation Operation of the central locking The setting can be saved for the...
  • Page 24 Keys, doors and windows Unlocking the button on the driver's door The system locks if any of the exterior handle once. To unlock following occurs: all doors, press button twice. ● It has been more than The setting can be changed in the five seconds since unlocking.
  • Page 25 Keys, doors and windows Operation with buttons on the Press 5 to stop charging the vehicle. electronic key Press and hold 5 until the lock of the charge cable is released. Remote start 3 20, Remote control operation 3 20. Passive locking Automatic locking 3 25.
  • Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Manual unlocking Manual locking To remove the cap, press button at the back and extract the key blade Manually unlock the driver's door by Push inside locking knob of all doors from the housing. Insert the key into inserting and turning the key in the except driver's door or press ) in the the recess at the bottom of the cap...
  • Page 27 Keys, doors and windows This can be changed in the vehicle Activation or deactivation of settings. automatic locking can be set in the menu Settings, I Vehicle in the Info Vehicle personalisation 3 92. display. On: When pressing the central Info display 3 86.
  • Page 28 Keys, doors and windows Passive locking Activation or deactivation of passive Move the pin in the rear door to the locking can be set in the menu front position. The door cannot be On vehicles with electronic key Settings, I Vehicle in the Info display. opened from the inside.
  • Page 29 Keys, doors and windows ● Welcome lighting: Request light ● High voltage priority charging ● Full week of time based when approaching the vehicle. activation and deactivation delayed charging status ● Location services: Save the ● Select charge level/limit ● Disable rate based and parked location or start preference screen...
  • Page 30 Keys, doors and windows Doors Setup information 6. Aim the smartphone camera at the QR code on the Info display to ● Up to three smartphones can be scan the security key. If the Load compartment set up and connected to the camera is not working, the QR vehicle.
  • Page 31 Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security General hints for operating Activating tailgate Anti-theft locking system Caution 9 Warning Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a Do not use the system if there are garage door, to avoid damage to people in the vehicle! The doors the tailgate.
  • Page 32 Keys, doors and windows Activation ● Radio remote control or Electronic key system: Unlocking the electronic key: directly by vehicle by pressing the button on any All doors must be closed and the pressing ) twice within exterior door handle deactivates the electronic key of the electronic key anti-theft alarm system.
  • Page 33 Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors message is displayed in the Driver Note Information Centre after switching on The immobiliser does not lock the the vehicle. doors. You should always lock the Convex shape vehicle after leaving it and switch on Vehicle messages 3 90.
  • Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Folding mirrors Electric folding Heated mirrors Press n to fold both exterior mirrors. For pedestrian safety, the exterior Operated by pressing Ü. mirrors will swing out of their normal Press n again - both exterior mirrors The LED in the button indicates mounting position if they are struck to return to their original position.
  • Page 35 Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle Pull the tab rearward to turn on the To adjust the brightness, press the display. Push the tab forward to turn button (1) on the back of the rear view it off. When off, the mirror is automatic mirror without covering the light dimming.
  • Page 36 Objects may appear closer than important that any windscreen they are. Check the outside replacement is performed mirrors or glance over your accurately according to Opel shoulder when making lane specifications. Otherwise, these changes or merging. Failure to systems may not work properly...
  • Page 37 Keys, doors and windows Power windows Safety function If the driver's window glass 9 Warning encounters resistance above the middle of the window during Take care when operating the automatic closing, it is immediately power windows. Risk of injury, stopped and opened again. particularly to children.
  • Page 38 Keys, doors and windows Child safety system for rear Initialising the power windows Heated rear window windows If the driver's window cannot be closed automatically (e.g. after disconnecting the vehicle battery), a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Vehicle messages 3 90.
  • Page 39 Keys, doors and windows A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor.

  • Page 40: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......38 9 Warning Front seats ........39 Seat position ......39 Only drive with the head restraint Manual seat adjustment .... 40 set to the proper position. Armrest ........

  • Page 41: Front Seats

    Seats, restraints Front seats Head restraints on rear seats Folding Seat position 9 Warning Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted. 9 Danger Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. To fold the head restraint for better Height adjustment visibility when the rear seat is Pull the head restraint upwards or...

  • Page 42: Manual Seat Adjustment

    Seats, restraints ● Sit with shoulders as far back Longitudinal adjustment against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel.

  • Page 43: Armrest

    Seats, restraints Backrest inclination Seat height Armrest Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion The armrest can be slid forwards by release lever. Allow the backrest to 9 cm. Under the armrest there is a : seat higher engage audibly. storage compartment.

  • Page 44: Heating

    Seats, restraints Heating The indicators next to the seat The heated seats will not switch on heating symbol on the touch screen during a remote start unless the indicate the heat setting. heated seat feature is enabled in vehicle personalisation 3 92. Use the touch screen button to turn auto heated seats off.

  • Page 45: Rear Seats

    Seats, restraints Rear seats Seat belts Heating Armrest Activate seat heating by pressing ß The seat belts are locked during in the door panel for the respective heavy acceleration or deceleration of rear outer seat. Activation is indicated Fold armrest down. The armrest the vehicle, holding the occupants in by the LED in the button.

  • Page 46: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints Seat belts are designed to be used by Belt force limiters Note only one person at a time. Child Do not affix or install accessories or Stress on the body is reduced by the restraint system 3 52. other objects that may interfere with gradual release of the belt during a the operation of the belt...
  • Page 47 Seats, restraints buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly Unfasten Using the seat belt while pregnant whilst driving by pulling the shoulder belt. To release belt, press red button on 9 Warning belt buckle. Loose or bulky clothing prevents the The lap belt must be positioned as belt from fitting snugly.

  • Page 48: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it may be The airbag system consists of a necessary to have the steering number of individual systems wheel, the instrument panel, parts of depending on the scope of the panelling, the door seals, equipment.
  • Page 49 Seats, restraints sous peine d'infliger des SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso: BLESSURES GRAVES, voire barnstol på ett säte som skyddas med pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI MORTELLES à l'ENFANT. en framförvarande AKTIV AIRBAG. GRAVI per il BAMBINO! DÖDSFALL eller ALLVARLIGA ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de EL: ΠΟΤΕ...
  • Page 50 Seats, restraints на сидінні з УВІМКНЕНОЮ JASTUKOM ispred sedišta zato što AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k ПОДУШКОЮ БЕЗПЕКИ, інакше це DETE može da NASTRADA ili da se VÁŽNÉMU PORANĚNÍ nebo ÚMRTÍ може призвести до СМЕРТІ чи TEŠKO POVREDI. DÍTĚTE. СЕРЙОЗНОГО ТРАВМУВАННЯ MK: НИКОГАШ...

  • Page 51: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li The front airbag system is triggered in Keep the area in which the airbag jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit the event of a front-end impact of a inflates clear of obstructions. protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;...

  • Page 52: Curtain Airbag System

    Seats, restraints The inflated airbags cushion the Airbag deactivation impact, thereby reducing the risk of The front passenger airbag system injury to the upper body and pelvis in must be deactivated for child restraint the event of a side-on collision system on the passenger seat considerably.
  • Page 53 Seats, restraints Use the key blade to change the Status remains until the next change. position: Control indicator for airbag *OFF : front passenger airbag is deactivation 3 79. deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator OFF* illuminates continuously in the centre console...

  • Page 54: Child Restraints

    Seats, restraints Child restraints Always comply with local or national ISOFIX brackets regulations. In some countries, the use of child restraint systems is Child restraint systems forbidden on certain seats. Child restraint systems can be 9 Danger fastened with: If using a rear-facing child restraint ●...
  • Page 55 Seats, restraints Children should travel facing Ensure that the child restraint system rearwards in the vehicle as long as to be installed is compatible with the possible. This makes sure that the vehicle type. child's backbone, which is still very Ensure that the mounting location of weak, is under less strain in the event the child restraint system within the...

  • Page 56: Child Restraint Installation Locations

    Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt On front passenger seat Weight class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg Group 0+: up to 13 kg Group I: 9 to 18 kg 1,2,4...
  • Page 57 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system with ISOFIX brackets On front passenger seat On rear outboard On rear centre Weight class Size class Fixture activated airbag deactivated airbag seats seat Group 0: up to 10 kg G ISO/L2 ISO/L1 ISO/R1 X...
  • Page 58 Seats, restraints : suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories. The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type (refer to the vehicle type list of the child restraint system) IUF : suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class : no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class : move seat forwards as far as necessary and adjust seat backrest as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point...
  • Page 59 Seats, restraints X : seating position not suitable for i-Size 'universal' child restraint systems...

  • Page 60: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments To open the glovebox, pull the handle The glovebox should be closed whilst driving. 9 Warning Storage compartments ....58 Cupholders Glovebox ........58 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders ........ 58 objects in the storage Armrest storage ......

  • Page 61: Armrest Storage

    Storage Armrest storage Centre console storage Storage under the front armrest Additional cupholders are located in the rear armrest. Fold down armrest. A storage compartment is located in the centre console. Press button to fold up the armrest. The armrest must be in rearmost position.

  • Page 62: Load Compartment

    Storage Load compartment Load compartment extension The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded down. Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 61. Press and hold the catch, then push the head restraints down 3 38. Fold up the rear armrest.

  • Page 63: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage Removing Unhook retaining strings from the sidewalls of load compartment. Remove the cover. Fitting Attach retaining strings to the sidewalls of load compartment and tailgate. Rear floor storage cover Rear floor cover The seat belt of the centre seat could be blocked when the backrest is Unhook retaining strings from folded up too quickly.

  • Page 64: Lashing Eyes

    Storage General hint The lashing eyes are designed to First aid kit secure items against slippage, e.g. using lashing straps or luggage net. 9 Warning Warning triangle For safety reasons, stow all parts in the load compartment in its position, always drive with a closed rear floor cover and, if possible, with folded up rear backrests.

  • Page 65: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof rack system Loading information ● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from sliding. Roof rack ● When transporting objects in the For safety reasons and to avoid load compartment, the backrests damage to the roof, the vehicle of the rear seats must not be approved roof rack system is angled forward.
  • Page 66 Storage and vehicle speed according to 9 Warning the load conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently. Always make sure that the load in Do not drive faster than the vehicle is securely stowed. 120 km/h. Otherwise objects can be thrown The permissible roof load is around inside the vehicle and cause personal injury or damage...

  • Page 67: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Turn signal ......... 78 Information displays ..... 83 Seat belt reminder ..... 78 Driver Information Centre ..83 controls Airbag and belt tensioners ..79 Info display ........ 86 Airbag deactivation ....79 Vehicle messages ......90 Charging system .......

  • Page 68: Controls

    Instruments and controls Controls Steering wheel controls Heated steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment Driver Information Centre, some Activate heating by pressing A. driver assistance systems, Activation is indicated by the LED in Infotainment system and a connected the button. Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, mobile phone can be operated via the then engage lever and ensure it is controls on the steering wheel.

  • Page 69: Horn

    Instruments and controls The recommended grip areas of the The automatic sound is generated to AUTO : automatic wiping with rain steering wheel are heated quicker indicate the vehicle presence to sensor and to a higher temperature than the pedestrians. The sound changes if : off other areas.

  • Page 70: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and controls Wiper lever in position AUTO. Windscreen washer Rear window wiper/washer Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Rear window wiper sensitivity of the rain sensor. Low sensitivity: turn adjuster wheel downwards High sensitivity: turn adjuster wheel upwards Pull lever.

  • Page 71: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls Activation or deactivation of this Outside temperature Clock function can be changed in the menu A drop in temperature is indicated Date and time are shown in the Settings in the Info display. immediately and a rise in temperature Info display.

  • Page 72: Power Outlets

    Instruments and controls For time and date to be set manually, Power outlets Do not exceed the maximum power select Off - Manual. If Auto set is set consumption of 240 watts. to Off - Manual, the submenu items With the vehicle off, the power outlet Set time and Set date become is deactivated.

  • Page 73: Inductive Charging

    Instruments and controls USB charging port Inductive charging 9 Warning Inductive charging can affect the operation of implanted pacemakers or other medical devices. If applicable, seek medical advice before using the inductive charging device. 9 Warning To charge a mobile device: 1.
  • Page 74 Instruments and controls 180 degrees, and wait three seconds before inserting the phone into the pocket again.

  • Page 75: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges and indicators Instrument cluster...
  • Page 76 Instruments and controls Overview Electronic Stability Control Traffic sign assistant and Traction Control 3 82 Turn signal 3 78 system 3 81 Door open 3 83 Seat belt reminder 3 78 Traction Control system off 3 81 Reconfigurable instrument cluster Airbag and belt tensioners 3 79 Tyre pressure monitoring...

  • Page 77: Speedometer

    Instruments and controls Speedometer The total recorded distance is possible range as estimated from displayed in km. current vehicle conditions and climate settings. Battery gauge The mileage estimate and maximum and minimum numbers are affected by climate control system usage. Estimated range may increase or decrease based upon changes in climate control energy consumption.
  • Page 78 Instruments and controls Efficient driving ● Standard layout: keeping the ball Inefficient acceleration green and in the centre of the Efficient driving is indicated by: Inefficient acceleration is indicated gauge. ● Basic layout: the gauge and the leaf turn yellow. ●...

  • Page 79: Power Indicator Gauge

    Instruments and controls Power indicator gauge Regenerative braking Regenerative power limited indication The power indicator gauge displays There is an indication when Regenerative power icon is shown as the instantaneous charge and regenerative braking is active. If grey when regenerative power is discharge power flowing either into or regenerative braking is active, the limited.

  • Page 80: Total Vehicle Range

    Instruments and controls Total vehicle range Driver Information Centre 3 83. Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning Control indicators flashers are activated. The control indicators described are Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal not present in all vehicles. The light or associated fuse.

  • Page 81: Airbag And Belt Tensioners

    Instruments and controls If there is a problem with the airbag Airbag deactivation k for front passenger seat illuminates or flashes red in the roof console, system, a Driver Information Centre message may also come on. when seat is occupied. Deployment of the belt pretensioners Illuminates or airbags is indicated by continuous...

  • Page 82: Service Vehicle Soon

    Instruments and controls Illuminates when the propulsion Flashes 9 Warning system is on Electric parking brake is in service Stop. Do not continue your mode. Stop vehicle, apply and 1. Move out of the flow of traffic as journey. Consult a workshop. release the electric parking brake to quickly as possible without reset.

  • Page 83: Sport Mode

    Instruments and controls ABS. The brake system remains Lane keep assist 3 191. Electronic Stability Control 3 163, operational but without ABS Traction Control system 3 162. regulation. Electronic Stability Control Traction Control system off Antilock brake system 3 158. k illuminates yellow.

  • Page 84: Vehicle Ready

    Instruments and controls Seek the assistance of a workshop. Cruise control A pedestrian ahead is detected. m illuminates white or green. Vehicle ready Speed limiter Illuminates white 4 illuminates green. The vehicle is L illuminates white or green. ready to be driven. The system is on.

  • Page 85: Door Open

    Instruments and controls Information displays Door open Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is located in the instrument cluster. Driver Information Centre indicates depending on the equipment: ● overall and trip odometer ● vehicle information ● trip information ● economic information ●...
  • Page 86 Instruments and controls Once a main menu page is selected, ● Following distance this selection remains stored until ● Blank page another main menu page is selected. Trip This means once the Vehicle info Trip odometer displays the current menu page is selected, you can distance and the current average change the subpages just by pressing electrical energy economy since a...
  • Page 87 Instruments and controls Traffic sign assistant Phone menu Select imperial or metric units by pressing 9. Displays the detected traffic signs for Press 9 to select the Phone the current route section 3 188. application, then press [ to enter the Speed warning Phone menu.

  • Page 88: Info Display

    Instruments and controls Open source software 1. Touch Energy. System settings3 117. 2. Select the desired menu. Info display The Info display can indicate: ● climate control 3 142 ● Infotainment system 3 108 ● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 92 ●...
  • Page 89 Instruments and controls If a communication problem has Regenerate occurred with the energy system, the Power from the wheels returns to the error message is displayed. In this high voltage battery during case, please try restarting the vehicle regenerative braking or coasting. or contact a workshop.
  • Page 90 Instruments and controls Energy details Energy usage score Charging Charge mode selection 3 197. The Energy details screen displays The Energy usage score screen how energy is being used since the provides an estimate of the factors Programmable charging last time the high voltage battery was that influence energy usage since the fully charged.
  • Page 91 Instruments and controls ● Climate settings includes how the Efficiency History Energy settings heating and air conditioning are used. ● Outside temperature includes the effect that hot or cold air has on vehicle aerodynamics. ● Score is the sum of the individual scores.

  • Page 92: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages ● Hill Top Reserve: Select Off, On, 1. Press and hold m of the On – home only, or On – away Infotainment system. only. Regenerative braking 2. Touch Yes on the Info display. Messages are indicated in the Driver 3 160.

  • Page 93: Warning Chimes

    Instruments and controls Some important messages may ● If the parking assist detects an The warning message will disappear appear additionally in the Info display. object. after the vehicle has been started Some messages only pop-up for a twice without a voltage drop. ●...

  • Page 94: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation The following settings can be Language selected by touching the icon or the Selection of the desired language. button on the touch screen: System settings 3 117. The vehicle's behaviour can be ● Time and date personalised by changing the settings Radio settings in the Info display.
  • Page 95 Instruments and controls automatic switching on of the Braking. Select Off, Alert, or Alert locking function while a door is rear window wiper when reverse and Brake. open. gear is engaged. Front pedestrian detection: This Delayed door lock: Activates or ●...
  • Page 96 Instruments and controls Passive door unlock: Changes Remote left in vehicle alert: Rear camera the configuration to unlock only Activates or deactivates the Symbols: Activates or deactivates the the driver's door or the whole warning chime when the symbols. vehicle whilst unlocking. electronic key remains in the Guidelines: Activates or deactivates vehicle.

  • Page 97: Telematics Service

    Instruments and controls Telematics service Depending on the equipment of the OnStar buttons vehicle, the following services are available: OnStar ● Emergency services and support OnStar is a personal connectivity and in the case of a vehicle service assistant with integrated breakdown Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 98 Instruments and controls SOS button breakdown, a flat tyre and low vehicle Note battery voltage, press Z to establish The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not Press [ to establish a priority available for all markets. a connection to an advisor. emergency connection to a specially trained emergency advisor.
  • Page 99 Instruments and controls Smartphone app Remote control Restart prevention By sending remote signals, OnStar With the myOpel smartphone app, If desired, use any phone to call an can prevent the vehicle from some vehicle functions can be advisor, who can remotely operate restarting once it has been turned off.
  • Page 100 Instruments and controls To look at the information in greater Account data The deactivation is indicated by the detail, select the link within the email status light flashing red and green for An OnStar subscriber has an account and log in to your account. a short period of time and each time where all the data is stored.

  • Page 101: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with m position Light switch Exterior lighting ......99 Light switch ........ 99 Automatic light control ..... 100 High beam ....... 100 High beam assist ..... 100 Headlight flash ......101 Headlight range adjustment ..101 Daytime running lights .....

  • Page 102: Automatic Light Control

    Lighting Automatic light control have been activated. The transition Push lever to switch from low to high time for the lights coming on varies beam. based on wiper speed. When the Pull lever to deactivate high beam. wipers are not operating, these lights turn off.

  • Page 103: Headlight Flash

    Lighting 50 km/h. High beam is switched off at If high beam assist is active and high Headlight range adjustment a speed below 35 km/h, but high beam is off, press f once to beam assist remains active. Manual headlight range deactivate high beam assist.

  • Page 104: Daytime Running Lights

    Lighting Daytime running lights Turn and lane-change Rear fog light signals Daytime running lights increase visibility of the vehicle during daylight. While the daytime running light is active, the tail lights and the sidelights are switched off. Please remember that the low beam should be switched on when required.

  • Page 105: Parking Lights

    Lighting Interior lighting Parking lights The parking lights will remain illuminated until the vehicle is switched on or the turn and lane- Instrument panel change signal lever is returned to the illumination control neutral position. Reversing lights The reversing light comes on when the vehicle is on and reverse gear is selected.

  • Page 106: Interior Lights

    Lighting Lighting features Interior lights Reading lights Front courtesy light Entry lighting Low beam and the interior lights turn on briefly by pressing ( on the radio remote control. The lights turn off immediately when the POWERm button is pressed or automatically after a brief period.

  • Page 107: Battery Discharge Protection

    Lighting Battery discharge protection Vehicle battery state of charge function The vehicle battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's 12- volt battery. If any interior light is left on and the vehicle is switched off, the vehicle battery discharge protection system automatically turns the lights off after approx.

  • Page 108: Infotainment System

    Infotainment system Infotainment system Introduction Phone ........134 General information ....134 General information Bluetooth connection ....134 Emergency call ......136 The Infotainment system provides Introduction ........ 106 Operation ......... 137 you with state-of-the-art in-car General information ....106 Mobile phones and CB radio infotainment.

  • Page 109: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment system The well-thought-out design of the Radio reception control elements, the touch screen Radio reception may be disrupted by and the clear displays enable you to static, noise, distortion or loss of control the system easily and reception due to: intuitively.

  • Page 110: Control Elements Overview

    Infotainment system Control elements overview Control panel...
  • Page 111 Infotainment system Display / touch screen ..113 Long press: seek up or Steering wheel controls down when radio active ..121 m (knob) or fast forward or fast Turn: adjust volume .... 110 rewind when external m (button) devices active ..... 128 Short press: mute system ...

  • Page 112: Usage

    Infotainment system or take phone call if phone Inputs are made optionally via: connected ......137 ● the central control unit in the control panel 3 108 Long press: activate speech recognition ....133 ● the touch screen 3 113 ●...
  • Page 113 Infotainment system Press and hold X. A low power Speed compensated volume message is displayed. Confirm the When the speed compensated message to turn off the display. volume is activated 3 116, the volume is adapted automatically to To cancel low power mode, press X. make up for the road and wind noise If the high voltage battery level of the as you drive.
  • Page 114 Infotainment system To change to another audio mode: For a detailed description of: Audio touch one of the items in the list. Select Audio to open the main menu ● Picture functions 3 130 For a detailed description of: of the last selected audio mode. ●...

  • Page 115: Basic Operation

    Infotainment system Basic operation If the mobile phone is connected, Depending on the smartphone select Phone to display the main connected, a main menu with menu of the phone portal. different selectable apps is displayed. The display of the Infotainment For a detailed description 3 132.
  • Page 116 Infotainment system Activating a function Scrolling lists Touch the desired menu item. If there are more items available than Depending on the prior setting, the presentable on the screen, the list can screen button next to the menu item be scrolled. changes to activation or deactivation mode.

  • Page 117: Tone Settings

    Infotainment system Note Constant pressure must be applied and the finger must be moved at constant speed. ● Move the slider of the scroll bar on the left side of the list up and down with your finger. Note In subsequent chapters, the operating steps for scrolling to a list item via the touch screen will be described as "...scroll to <item...

  • Page 118: Volume Settings

    Infotainment system Treble Activate Talk if you want the tone settings to be adjusted automatically. Use this setting to enhance or Activate Custom if you want to adjust attenuate the high frequencies of the the tone settings manually. audio sources. Touch + or - to adjust the setting.

  • Page 119: System Settings

    Infotainment system To adjust the degree of volume Audio Cues Volume adaptation, select one of the options Press p and then select 1 in the top in the list. left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen. Off: no enhancement of volume with increasing vehicle speed.
  • Page 120 Infotainment system Time and date settings For time and date to be set manually, Text scroll function select Off - Manual. If Auto set is set Press p and then select 1 in the top If long text is displayed on the screen to Off - Manual, the submenu items e.g.
  • Page 121 Infotainment system Display Settings Press p and then select 1 in the top To register a new network, select Add Another Network. Follow the left corner of the screen to display the There are different display options instructions on the screen and enter application overview screen.

  • Page 122: Radio

    Infotainment system Radio To reset tone and volume settings, To start a software update, select delete all favourites, and erase the Software Update. For a detailed ringtone selection, select Restore description on software updates Usage radio settings. 3 253. Activation of the radio function In each case, a warning message is To display a menu with further displayed.

  • Page 123: Station Search

    Infotainment system Audio menu Station search Select Menu to display the audio Automatic station search menu. Briefly press or touch t or v on the control panel or on the screen to play the previous or next station available. Manual station search Press and hold t or v on the control panel.
  • Page 124 Infotainment system The Infotainment system stores these Select Menu and then select the stations, sorted by programme type in Browse audio tab. Depending on the the corresponding category list. waveband, select Update FM stations, Update DAB stations or Note Update AM stations. The categories list item is only available for the FM and the DAB Note...

  • Page 125: Radio Data System (Rds)

    Infotainment system Alternatively, touch s. The favourite ● The Infotainment system always tunes into the best receivable is deleted from the list and the screen broadcasting frequency of the set button changes to t. station by means of AF Retrieving stations (alternative frequency).

  • Page 126: Digital Audio Broadcasting

    Infotainment system If a traffic announcement is DAB stations are indicated by the broadcasted on the respective programme name instead of the station, a message is displayed. broadcasting frequency. To interrupt the announcement and General information return to the function previously activated, touch the screen or press ●...
  • Page 127 Infotainment system linking in the DAB menu (see DAB announcements Activate all or just the desired below). announcement categories. Different Besides their music programmes, a announcement categories can be ● Interference caused by stations lot of DAB stations also broadcast selected at the same time.

  • Page 128: External Devices

    Infotainment system External devices Select Menu to open the Disconnecting a device corresponding waveband-specific Disconnect the AUX device from the submenu and then select the Audio AUX port. General information settings tab. USB port An AUX and USB port for the Activate or deactivate DAB to FM connection of external devices is linking.
  • Page 129 Infotainment system Connecting a device If desired, this function can be Manage Bluetooth devices deactivated. Connect one of the devices In the Bluetooth music menu, select mentioned above to the USB port. If Menu to display the Bluetooth audio Press p and then select 1 in the top required, use the appropriate menu and then select the Audio left corner of the screen to display the...

  • Page 130: Playing Audio

    Infotainment system The Infotainment system can play the Playing audio following audio, picture and movie files stored on external devices. Activating the music function If the device is not yet connected to Audio files the Infotainment system, connect the The playable audio file formats are device 3 126.
  • Page 131 Infotainment system Returning to the beginning of the Browse audio function Songs list current track Select Menu to display the respective The songs list contains songs stored Touch t after a few seconds of the audio menu and then select the on the active media source.

  • Page 132: Displaying Pictures

    Infotainment system To delete a song, fling the respective Note list item to the right. The favourite is For your safety, some features are wiped from the favourites list. disabled while driving. Alternatively, touch s. The favourite Activating the picture function is deleted from the list and the screen If the device is not yet connected to button changes to t.

  • Page 133: Playing Movies

    Infotainment system Viewing a slide show Clock and temperature display Select z to open the movie main Select r to view the pictures stored To display time and temperature in menu and then select the desired folder and/or movie. full screen mode, activate Clock / on the USB device in a slide show.

  • Page 134: Using Smartphone Applications

    Infotainment system Interrupting and resuming playback smartphone on the Infotainment screen and allow their operation Touch = to interrupt playback. The directly via the Infotainment controls. screen button changes to l. Check with the device's manufacturer Touch l to resume playback. if this function is compatible with your Playing the next or previous track smartphone and if this application is...

  • Page 135: Speech Recognition

    Infotainment system Speech recognition Connecting the mobile phone As soon as a beep is heard, you can say a command. For information on Connect the smartphone to the USB the commands supported, see the General information port 3 126. operating instructions for your The voice pass-thru application of the When first connecting a device, a smartphone.

  • Page 136: Bluetooth Connection

    Infotainment system Phone Important information for interference is caused by the operation and traffic safety mobile phone or if dangerous General information situations can occur. 9 Warning The phone portal provides you with Bluetooth the possibility of having mobile phone Mobile phones have effects on conversations via a vehicle The phone portal is certified by the...
  • Page 137 Infotainment system Pairing a device display the application overview 4. Select the device name of the screen. Bluetooth device you wish to pair. Important information Select Phone on the display of the 5. Confirm the messages on the ● Up to ten devices can be paired Infotainment system.

  • Page 138: Emergency Call

    Infotainment system system. Depending on the phone, Select the Bluetooth device currently Select Settings. Select Bluetooth the Infotainment system must be connected. You are prompted with a Phone and then select Resync allowed access to the phone message. Device Contacts. The contacts list is book.

  • Page 139: Operation

    Infotainment system mobile phone via the Infotainment certain circumstances, 9 Warning system is possible only to a limited emergency calls cannot be made extent. on all mobile phone networks; it is Do not end the call until you are possible that they cannot be made Note requested to do so by the when certain network services...
  • Page 140 Infotainment system Initiating a phone call Call history All incoming, outgoing, or missed Entering a phone number calls are registered. Press p and then select 1 in the top Press p and then select 1 in the top left corner of the screen to display the left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
  • Page 141 Infotainment system Favourites Select Phone. Select the < tab in the Incoming phone call Contact favourites can be stored in phone main menu. Taking a call the phone favourites list. Select the desired favourite to initiate If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or a phone call.

  • Page 142: Equipment

    Infotainment system Press p and then select 1 in the top Ending a phone call Mobile phones and CB radio left corner of the screen to display the Select @ to end the call. equipment application overview screen. Voice mail box Installation instructions and Select Settings and then Bluetooth Phone.
  • Page 143 Infotainment system Seek advice on predetermined Caution installation points for the external antenna or equipment holder and Mobile telephones and radio ways of using devices with a equipment may lead to transmission power exceeding malfunctions in the vehicle 10 watts. electronics when operated inside Use of a hands-free attachment the vehicle with no exterior...

  • Page 144: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Controls for: ● temperature Electronic climate control ● air distribution M K system ● fan speed Z Climate control systems ..... 142 ● automatic mode AUTO Electronic climate control Note system ........142 Do not cover the sensor located on ●...
  • Page 145 Climate control ● manual air recirculation 4 ● Set the preselected temperature If the minimum temperature Lo is set, by turning rotary knob TEMP. the climate control system runs at ● Heated seats +/ß 3 42 Recommended temperature is maximum cooling, when cooling A/C 22 °C.
  • Page 146 Climate control higher speed. Fog or frost is Fan speed Z, Air distribution M, 2 cleared from the windscreen more quickly. ● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan runs at high speed. ● Switch on heated rear window Ü. ●...

  • Page 147: Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents Manual air recirculation 4 9 Warning Adjustable air vents The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. At least one air vent must be open In operation without cooling the air while cooling is on. humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside.

  • Page 148: Fixed Air Vents

    Climate control Maintenance Fixed air vents Additional air vents are located Air intake beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells. Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. The airflow may be restricted if the slats are directed towards the The air intake in front of the windows.

  • Page 149: Air Conditioning Regular Operation

    Climate control Additionally, an active carbon filter reduces odours. Air conditioning regular operation In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low.

  • Page 150: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and Driving hints Driver assistance systems ..164 Cruise control ......164 operating Driving economically Speed limiter ......165 Forward collision alert ..... 167 The following advice is intended to Following distance indication ... 169 help maximise energy efficiency and Active emergency braking ..

  • Page 151: Control Of The Vehicle

    Driving and operating Starting and operating Avoid shifting to N to coast. The Pedals vehicle recovers energy while To ensure the pedal travel is coasting and braking in D or L. New vehicle running-in uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
  • Page 152 Driving and operating If the vehicle will not start, place the A chime will sound if the driver's door The propulsion system will not start in radio remote control in the transmitter is opened while the vehicle is service mode. Press POWERm again pocket, inside the centre console.

  • Page 153: Retained Power Off

    Driving and operating Retained power off Note Do not try into shift to P if the vehicle The following electronic systems can is moving, as the electric drive unit work until the driver's door is opened could be damaged. Shift into P only or for ten minutes after the vehicle is if the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 154: Parking

    Driving and operating A chime will sound if the driver's door 2. Shift the shift lever to N. This can Starting the vehicle at low is opened while the vehicle is be done while the vehicle is temperatures switched on. Always press button moving.
  • Page 155 Driving and operating ● Activate the anti-theft alarm Post-crash label The electric parking brake is system. applied when control indicator ● The engine cooling fans may run m illuminates 3 80. after the vehicle has been ● Switch off the vehicle. switched off 3 213.

  • Page 156: Electric Vehicle Operation Modes

    Driving and operating Electric vehicle After an accident, park the vehicle Sport mode provides more with a minimum distance of responsive acceleration than normal operation modes 15 metres to other objects. mode, but can reduce energy efficiency. Use normal mode Call the hotline number given on the Operation whenever possible.

  • Page 157: Electric Drive Unit

    Driving and operating Electric drive unit The shift lever always starts from a centre position. A yellow dot is displayed on the shift pattern. After Operation releasing the shift lever, it will return The vehicle uses an electric drive to the centre position. unit.
  • Page 158 Driving and operating If the vehicle is shifted from either R N: In this position, the propulsion Caution to D, or D to R while the speed is too system does not transfer torque to the high, the vehicle will shift wheels.
  • Page 159 Driving and operating Car wash mode (vehicle on) While driving on grades, one-pedal Caution driving may not be able to bring the To place the vehicle in N with the vehicle to a complete stop or hold the Spinning the tyres or holding the vehicle running: vehicle at a stop.

  • Page 160: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes Additional deceleration can be ABS starts to regulate brake pressure achieved by using the regenerative as soon as a wheel shows a tendency braking paddle. Regenerative braking to lock. The vehicle remains The brake system comprises two 3 160.

  • Page 161: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Do not operate electric parking brake The control indicator m will flash and hard braking, the vehicle can no system too often when the vehicle is then stay on once the electric parking longer be steered and may switched off as this will discharge the brake is fully applied.

  • Page 162: Regenerative Braking

    Driving and operating pulled until the vehicle stops moving, Releasing the parking brake is fully released the electric parking brake will remain and the control indicator m is off 1. Switch on the vehicle. applied. before driving. 2. Keep brake pedal depressed. When the electric parking brake fault Automatic release 3.
  • Page 163 Driving and operating Regeneration on demand If the vehicle is in D (Drive) and is high voltage battery is full, allowing brought to a complete stop while the space for energy from regenerative regenerative braking paddle is held, braking. the vehicle will not creep forward This feature also integrates with the when the paddle is released.

  • Page 164: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and operating Ride control systems 9 Warning Traction Control system Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks The Traction Control system (TC) is a when driving. component of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Adapt speed to the road Control indicator k illuminates.

  • Page 165: Electronic Stability Control

    Driving and operating Fault ESC is operational as soon as the For very high-performance driving, control indicator b extinguishes. ESC can be deactivated: If there is a fault in the system the When ESC operates b flashes. Press and hold b until k and a control indicator b illuminates illuminate and a message appears in continuously and a message appears...

  • Page 166: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance Resetting With the Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control, the systems If b illuminates and remains system may limit wheel spin while illuminated, reset the system as using cruise control. If this happens, follows: the cruise control will automatically 9 Warning 1.

  • Page 167: Speed Limiter

    Driving and operating Switching on Increase speed Cruise control is deactivated, but not switched off. Last stored speed With cruise control active, press remains in memory for later speed RES/+ until the desired speed is resume. reached or press RES/+ repeatedly: Automatic deactivation: speed is increased in small ●...
  • Page 168 Driving and operating The driver can only accelerate up to Set speed limit Exceeding the speed limit the preset speed. Deviations from the Accelerate to the desired speed and When exceeding the limited speed limited speed may occur when driving briefly press SET/-: the current speed without driver input, the speed will downhill.

  • Page 169: Forward Collision Alert

    Driving and operating Resume limit speed Alerting the driver Press RES/+. The stored speed limit The vehicle ahead control indicator will be obtained. A illuminates green in the instrument cluster when the system has detected Switching off a vehicle in the driving path. Press L, the speed limit indication The control indicator A changes to A vehicle ahead is indicated by the...
  • Page 170 Driving and operating Simultaneously a warning chime Press V, the current setting is shown Deactivation sounds. Depress the brake pedal and on the Driver Information Centre. The system can be deactivated in the steer the vehicle, if it is required by the Press V repeatedly to change the personalisation menu 3 92.

  • Page 171: Following Distance Indication

    Driving and operating Following distance Active emergency braking approaching a vehicle ahead too indication rapidly, it may not provide you Active emergency braking can help to enough time to avoid a collision. reduce the damage and injury from The following distance indication crashes with vehicles, pedestrians The driver accepts full displays the distance in seconds to a...
  • Page 172 Driving and operating Brake preparation system pedestrian protection, automatic supplemental use only to reduce braking can also occur when a the vehicle speed before a When approaching a vehicle ahead pedestrian ahead is detected, collision. or a pedestrian so quickly that a indicated by the pedestrian ahead The system may not react to collision is likely, the brake...
  • Page 173 Driving and operating not brake outside of its operating lane change, the system needs a 9 Warning speed range and only responds to certain time to detect the next detected vehicles. preceding vehicle. Intelligent brake assist may increase vehicle braking in The complete attention of the Forward looking brake assist situations when it may not be...

  • Page 174: Front Pedestrian Protection

    Driving and operating in parking garages, due to traffic signs To avoid malfunction keep the areas The system uses the front camera in in a curve or due to vehicles in of the camera sensor in the the windscreen to detect a pedestrian another lane.
  • Page 175 Driving and operating A pedestrian ahead is indicated up to Cruise control may be disengaged 9 Danger a distance of approximately when the front pedestrian alert 40 metres by control indicator 7 in the occurs. Front pedestrian braking does not instrument cluster.

  • Page 176: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating Automatic braking can be disabled System limitations Parking assist through vehicle personalisation 3 92. In the following cases, front Rear parking assist pedestrian protection may not detect General information a pedestrian ahead or sensor 9 Warning performance is limited: 9 Warning ●...
  • Page 177 Driving and operating 50 cm while a forward gear is Deactivation engaged, or up to 1.5 metres while reverse gear is engaged. Depending on which side of the vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you will hear acoustic warning signals in the vehicle on the respective side.
  • Page 178 Driving and operating Front-rear parking assist 9 Warning The driver bears full responsibility for the parking manoeuvre. Always check the surrounding area when driving backwards or forwards while using parking assist system. The front-rear parking assist measures the distance between the The system has four ultrasonic An illuminated LED in the parking parking sensors in front bumper and...
  • Page 179 Driving and operating Indication When the system is deactivated manually, the LED in the button The system warns the driver with extinguishes and Park Assist off acoustic signals against potentially pops-up in the Driver Information hazardous obstacles in front of the Centre.
  • Page 180 Driving and operating Advanced parking assist 9 Warning The driver bears full responsibility for accepting the parking slot suggested by the system and the parking manoeuvre. Always check the surrounding area in all directions when using the advanced parking assist. The advanced parking assist When searching for a parking slot, the Advanced parking assist is always...
  • Page 181 Driving and operating Functionality Park guiding mode Parking slot searching mode, indication in the Info display When a slot is detected, a visual feedback on the Info display and an The parking slot suggestion of the acoustic signal is given. system is accepted when the vehicle If the driver does not stop the vehicle is stopped by the driver within...
  • Page 182 Driving and operating braking, accelerating and gear ● The demand to stop or to drive ● driving faster than 8 km/h during shifting. The driver must keep hands slowly. parking guidance away from the steering wheel. ● For some of the instructions a ●...

  • Page 183: Side Blind Spot Alert

    Driving and operating object is not removed, the system will Advanced parking assist system Special conditions apply if there be deactivated. A long press of ( will may not respond to changes in the are taller vehicles in the vicinity available parking space after activate the system and search for a (e.g.
  • Page 184 Driving and operating mirror, when detecting objects that the warning symbol F starts Detection zones may not be visible in the interior and flashing yellow as a warning not to The detection zones start at the rear exterior mirrors. change lanes. bumper and extend approx.

  • Page 185: Lane Change Alert

    Driving and operating illuminated and a message is When the system detects an Detection zones displayed in the Driver Information approaching vehicle from behind Centre. Seek the assistance of a which drives considerably faster, the workshop. yellow warning symbol F will illuminate in the relevant exterior mirror.

  • Page 186: Panoramic View System

    Driving and operating Vehicle personalisation 3 92. The system may not operate properly The system uses four cameras: when: ● rear camera, installed above the Info display 3 86. ● ice, snow, mud, or anything else license plate Deactivation is indicated by a covers the sensors ●...

  • Page 187: Rear View Camera

    Driving and operating Front vision camera Shown distances may be different from actual distances. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera(s). Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving. Failure to use proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
  • Page 188 Driving and operating The camera is mounted between the e.g. below the bumper or number plate lights and has a viewing underneath the vehicle, are not angle of 130°. displayed. Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and check the surrounding area behind and around the vehicle before reversing.

  • Page 189: Rear Cross Traffic Alert

    Driving and operating Display settings Activation or deactivation of the visual Rear cross traffic alert guiding lines and the warning Brightness and contrast can be set by Additional to the rear view camera symbols can be changed in the touching the touch screen display 3 185, rear cross traffic alert warns of Settings menu in the Info display.

  • Page 190: Traffic Sign Assistant

    Driving and operating Detection zones Select the relevant setting in Settings, 9 Warning I Vehicle in the Info display. Info display 3 86. The rear cross traffic alert does not replace driver vision. Note that Vehicle personalisation 3 92. objects that are outside sensors, Fault e.g.
  • Page 191 Driving and operating Add on signs ● additional hints to traffic signs ● restriction of trailer towing ● tractor constraints ● wet warning ● ice warning An exclamation mark in a frame ● time constraints indicates that there is an additional sign detected which cannot be clearly ●...
  • Page 192 Driving and operating Alert function Alternatively, 9 can be pressed for three seconds to clear the content of the page. In some cases, traffic sign assistant is cleared up automatically by the system. Choose Vehicle info via right steering wheel buttons and press { or } to Clearing of traffic signs Once activated, speed limit and no select traffic sign assistant page...

  • Page 193: Lane Keep Assist

    Driving and operating Fault When crossing a lane marking signs. Do not ignore traffic signs significantly, lane keep assist starts a which are not displayed by the Traffic sign assistant may not operate visual and acoustic warning. system. correctly if: Unintended lane departure is The system does not discern any ●...
  • Page 194 Driving and operating Activation The system is operational at vehicle Deactivation speeds above 60 km/h and if lane The system is deactivated by markings are available. pressing a; the LED in the button The system gently turns the steering extinguishes. wheel and the control indicator a The system is reactivated the next changes to yellow, if the vehicle...

  • Page 195: Charging

    Driving and operating Charging Switch off the system if the system is vehicle and is always required to disturbed by tar marks, shadows, keep the hands on the steering road cracks, temporary or wheel while driving. This section explains the process of construction lane markings, or other charging the vehicle's high voltage Using the system while driving on...
  • Page 196 Driving and operating Charge times will vary based on high range value will change to Low voltage battery condition and outside indicating the vehicle should be temperature. There are three ways to charged immediately. program how the vehicle is charged. When the energy is fully depleted, the Programmable charging 3 197.
  • Page 197 Driving and operating "Temporary charge mode override and cancel” in Programmable charging 3 197. Additionally, the stop charge button on the radio remote control may also be used. Press and hold 5 on the radio remote control. This will also unlock the vehicle plug.
  • Page 198 Driving and operating DC (direct current) charging repeat attempt to open the charge 5. Once charging, the DC vehicle port door. plug will be locked to the DC Check the charging station DC charge port and cannot be vehicle plug for compatibility with the disconnected while charging is DC charge port on this vehicle.

  • Page 199: Programmable Charging

    Driving and operating There is also an available mobile app 3. Close the charge port door by Charge mode selection with several charging functions. pressing firmly in the centre to Touch Energy and then Charging and Smartphone remote function 3 26. latch properly.
  • Page 200 Driving and operating complete by the departure time only if 2. The current programmed sufficient time is allowed after the departure time is displayed on the charge cord is plugged in. tab with the day of the week. Select the tab for the day of the Select the Priority charging to On or week that needs to be edited.
  • Page 201 Driving and operating The charge limit setting allows the until the circuit capacity has been vehicle’s charge limit to be selected inspected by a qualified so it matches the capability of the electrician. Using a charge level charging location. If the vehicle that exceeds either the electrical consistently stops charging after circuit or the AC outlet capacity...
  • Page 202 Driving and operating example, if the vehicle is plugged in for only one hour prior to the departure time, and the high voltage battery is completely discharged, the vehicle will not be fully charged by the departure time regardless of the rate selection.
  • Page 203 Driving and operating 3. Touch + or − to change the month schedule only applies for a Priority charging and day for the start of Winter. 24-hour period, starting at 12 AM The priority charging feature will work and ending at 12 AM. There can when the Departure charge mode is 4.
  • Page 204 Driving and operating To cancel a temporary override, preference every time the vehicle is unplug the charge cord, wait for returned to the saved Home location. ten seconds, and then plug the When the vehicle is not at the saved charge cord back in.

  • Page 205: Programmed Charging Override

    Driving and operating To store a Home location: Charging interrupted or Programmable charging disabled overridden pop-up 1. From the Energy home screen, touch Energy settings. The Charging override / interruption 2. Touch Location-based charging. occurred pop-up will appear if any of the following conditions occur: 3.

  • Page 206: Charging Status

    Driving and operating To cancel a temporary override, ● Short flashing green – One horn ● Long flashing green – Two horn unplug the charge cord, wait for chirp: Vehicle is plugged in. High chirps: Charging is delayed by ten seconds, and then plug the voltage battery is not fully programmable charging.

  • Page 207: Charge Cord

    Driving and operating begin later. This may also occur Charge cord Important information about if the vehicle has detected a high portable electric vehicle charging voltage charging system fault. 9 Danger ● Charging an electric vehicle can ● No light signal – Three horn stress a building's electrical chirps: Charge port door is open.
  • Page 208 Driving and operating ● When outdoors, plug into an installations in buildings, 9 Warning electrical outlet that is weather- depending on the region in which proof while in use. the unit is being installed. The Read all the safety warnings and ●...
  • Page 209 Driving and operating ● c illuminates green and d is off, problem with the charge cord. the charge cord indicators will Reset the charge cord by the charge cord is ready to indicate an electrical system fault unplugging from the electrical charge the vehicle.

  • Page 210: Electrical Requirements

    Driving and operating Note Electrical requirements whether the charge circuit is By choosing a reduced charge level, properly grounded. Do not modify the charging time is increased. Caution the plug provided with the product. If it will not fit the electrical outlet, Charge limit selection can be made have a proper electrical outlet Do not use portable or stationary...

  • Page 211: Towing

    Driving and operating Towing ● IEC 62196-2 ● IEC 62196-3 General information ● ISO 15118 The vehicle is neither designed nor Ensure that all local electrical code/ intended to tow a trailer or another standards are being met for a vehicle.

  • Page 212: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle battery ......217 Tyre chains ......236 units) may invalidate the warranty Wiper blade replacement ..219 Jump starting ......237 offered by Opel. Furthermore, such Headlight aiming ...... 219 Towing ........239 changes may affect driver assistance Bulb replacement ....... 220 Towing the vehicle ....

  • Page 213: Lifting The Vehicle

    Vehicle care Jacking position for lifting platform Front arm position of the lifting Caution platform at the underbody. Ramps may be needed under the When transporting the vehicle on front tyres to provide the necessary a train or on a recovery vehicle, the clearance for certain lifting platforms mud flaps might be damaged.
  • Page 214 Vehicle care ● Do not apply the parking brake. positive (+) and negative (−) ● Check tyre pressure. terminals in the engine ● Open the bonnet, close all doors ● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. compartment. and lock the vehicle. ●...

  • Page 215: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks voltage may cause shock, burns, Caution and even death. The high voltage Performing work components in the vehicle can Even small amounts of only be serviced by technicians contamination can cause damage with special training. to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, High voltage components are reservoir caps, or dipsticks.

  • Page 216: Cooling System

    Vehicle care 3. Release the bonnet support from Caution its retainer above the radiator support and place it securely into Make sure that you never run the the slotted retainer in the bonnet. vehicle with insufficient coolant. Closing Too low a coolant level can cause damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 217 Vehicle care High voltage battery cooling Check to see if coolant is visible in the Caution high voltage battery coolant reservoir. system If coolant is visible but the coolant Only use approved antifreeze. level is below the cold fill line, there 9 Danger could be a leak within the cooling If the engine cooling system is cold,...

  • Page 218: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle care Washer fluid ● When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. ● Do not mix water with ready-to- use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.

  • Page 219: Brake Fluid

    9 Danger sun loading on the vehicle and improve high voltage battery life, is Only a trained service technician available from your Opel Ampera-e with the proper knowledge and Service Partner. tools may inspect, test or replace The Opel Ampera-e authorised the high voltage battery.
  • Page 220 Vehicle care Keep the vehicle plugged in, even Batteries do not belong in household Warning label when fully charged, to keep the high waste. They must be disposed of at voltage battery temperature ready for an appropriate recycling collection the next drive. This is important when point.

  • Page 221: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle care ● See the Owner's Manual for Wiper blade on the rear window 5. Push the release lever (2) to further information. disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out of the blade ● Explosive gas may be present in assembly (3).

  • Page 222: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Xenon headlights 1. Tilt the wheel and remove screws on the outside of the wheel liner. 9 Danger 2. Rotate the bulb holder Switch off the vehicle and switch off anticlockwise to disengage. the relevant switch or close the doors. Xenon headlights work under 3.

  • Page 223: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care Tail lights 1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise Number plate light and remove it from the reflector. The tail light assembly in the rear 2. Pull the bulb straight from the bulb bumper holder. 3. Replace bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise.

  • Page 224: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system 2. Remove lamp downwards, taking If the current electrical load is too care not to pull on the cable. heavy, the circuit breaker will open and close, protecting the circuit until High voltage devices and 3. Remove bulb holder from lamp the current load returns to normal or housing by turning anticlockwise.

  • Page 225: Fuses

    Vehicle care Headlight wiring Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must An electrical overload may cause the match the data on the defective fuse. lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off. In this case, have There are two fuse boxes in the the headlight wiring checked vehicle:...

  • Page 226: Engine Compartment Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. The fuse box is located the left front side of the engine compartment. To open the fuse block cover, press the clips at the front and back, then rotate the cover up to the side.
  • Page 227 Vehicle care...
  • Page 228 Vehicle care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage – Rear wiper Rear window defogger Power window rear Tailgate Heated exterior rear view mirror – Seat module front Pedestrian friendly alert Rechargeable energy Washer function storage system 1 HID light – –...

  • Page 229: Instrument Panel Fuse Box

    Vehicle care After having changed defective fuses, Number Usage Number Usage close the fuse box cover and press Integrated chassis control HVAC electric heater until it engages. module If the fuse box cover is not closed On-board charging module correctly, malfunctions may occur. Headlight levelling device Transmission range control Integrated chassis control...
  • Page 230 Vehicle care...
  • Page 231 Vehicle care The instrument panel fuse block is on Number Usage Number Usage the left side of the instrument panel. Single power inverter Heating, ventilation, and air To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out. module 1 conditioning module Number Usage Body control module 6...

  • Page 232: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools Wheels and tyres Number Usage Electric steering column Tools Tyre condition, wheel condition lock Open the floor cover of the load Auxiliary jack Drive over edges slowly and at right compartment 3 61. angles if possible. Driving over sharp Steering wheel controls edges can cause tyre and wheel damage.

  • Page 233: Winter Tyres

    Vehicle care unable to maintain the recommended The following applies to tyres fitted : Belt type: Radial pressure, seek the assistance of a opposing the rolling direction: RF : Type: RunFlat workshop. 16 : Wheel diameter, inches ● Driveability may be affected. 95 : Load index e.g.
  • Page 234 Vehicle care This also applies to vehicles with tyre Incorrect tyre pressures will impair pressure as indicated on the tyre. pressure monitoring system. safety, vehicle handling, comfort and Never exceed the maximum tyre efficiency and will increase tyre wear. Unscrew the valve cap. pressure as indicated on the tyre.

  • Page 235: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

    Vehicle care Tyre pressure monitoring To access the tyre pressure page: system ● Choose vehicle info menu via right steering wheel buttons and The tyre pressure monitoring system press { or } to select tyre checks the pressure of all four tyres pressure.
  • Page 236 Vehicle care Winter tyres or additional wheel sets replacement or alternative tyres and valve core and sealing ring. For the must be fitted with sensors, otherwise wheels allow the tyre pressure clipped sensor, replace complete the system will not work and control monitoring system to continue to valve stem.

  • Page 237: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care The available settings are: Tread depth indicators (TWI). Their position is indicated by markings on the ● Light for comfort pressure up to Check tread depth at regular sidewall. three people. intervals. If there is more wear at the front than ●...

  • Page 238: Wheel Covers

    On tyres of size 215/50 R17 only use no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread special snow chains which are and the inboard sides (including chain permitted for Opel Ampera-e and lock). tyres of these sizes. For further information contact a workshop.

  • Page 239: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting Temporary spare wheel 9 Warning The use of tyre chains is not permitted Do not start with quick charger. on the temporary spare wheel. Avoid contact of the battery with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted A vehicle with a discharged vehicle surfaces.
  • Page 240 Vehicle care ● Use a booster vehicle battery Battery terminals in the engine Jump starting the vehicle with the same voltage (12 Volt). compartment Its capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged vehicle battery. ● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at least 16 mm ●...

  • Page 241: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing Route the leads so that they cannot screwdriver sidewards. To prevent catch on rotating parts in the engine damage, it is recommended to place compartment. a cloth between the screwdriver and Towing the vehicle the frame. To start the vehicle: The towing eye is stowed with the Caution 1.

  • Page 242: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Appearance care Switch on the vehicle to release Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, steering wheel lock and to permit pollen and the like should be cleaned operation of brake lights, horn and off immediately, as they contain Exterior care windscreen wiper.
  • Page 243 Vehicle care Polishing and waxing Remove dirt residues from smearing Caution wiper blades by using a soft cloth and Wax the vehicle regularly (at the window cleaner. Also make sure to Always use a cleaning agent with latest when water no longer beads). remove any residues such as wax, a pH value of four to nine.

  • Page 244: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Underbody The instrument cluster and the Plastic and rubber parts displays should only be cleaned using Some areas of the vehicle underbody Plastic and rubber parts can be a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a have a PVC undercoating while other cleaned with the same cleaner as weak soap solution.

  • Page 245: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, maintenance Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Service information Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, In order to ensure economical and Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, safe vehicle operation and to Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, maintain the value of your vehicle, it General information ....
  • Page 246 Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, The international service intervals are Coolant and antifreeze valid for the countries which are not lubricants and parts Use only organic acid type-long life listed in the European service coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for intervals. Recommended fluids and the vehicle.
  • Page 247 Service and maintenance Brake fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs moisture which will reduce braking effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

  • Page 248: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....246 Vehicle Identification Number .. 246 Identification plate ....246 Vehicle data ....... 248 Performance ......248 Vehicle weight ......248 Vehicle dimensions ....249 Tyre pressures ......250 The identification plate is located on the front left or right door frame.
  • Page 249 Technical data Information on identification label: 1 : manufacturer 2 : type approval number 3 : vehicle identification number 4 : permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 : permissible gross train weight in kg 6 : maximum permissible front axle load in kg 7 : maximum permissible rear axle load in kg...

  • Page 250: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Propulsion system data Power [kW] Torque [Nm] Performance Maximum speed [km/h] Vehicle weight Kerb weight [kg] 1691 Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight. Loading information 3 63.

  • Page 251: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle dimensions Length [mm] 4164 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1765 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2039 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1594 Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1459 Load compartment width [mm] 1154...

  • Page 252: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Tyres Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 215/50 R17 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) 270/2.7 (39) 300/3.0 (43)

  • Page 253: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer Customer information Software acknowledgement information Certain OnStar components include Declaration of conformity libcurl and unzip software and other third party software. Below are the Radio transmission systems notices and licenses associated with libcurl and unzip and for other third Customer information ....
  • Page 254 Customer information copyright holders be liable for any Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth, 1. Redistributions of source code claim, damages or other liability, Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert must retain the above copyright whether in an action of contract, tort Heath, Jonathan Hudson, Paul notice, definition, disclaimer, and or otherwise, arising from, out of or in...

  • Page 255: Software Update

    Customer information original source. Such altered Note To manually check for updates, select versions also must not be The availability of these over-the-air Settings on the home screen, misrepresented as being Info-ZIP vehicle software updates varies by Software information and then releases--including, but not vehicle and country.

  • Page 256: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Customer information Vehicle data recording EnGIS Technologies, Inc. ● vehicle reactions in particular BringGo is a registered trademark of driving situations (e.g. inflation of ® and privacy an airbag, activation of the EnGIS Technologies, Inc. stability regulation system) Google Inc. Event data recorders ●...

  • Page 257: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing personal information.

  • Page 258: Index

    Index Auto volume........ 116 Accessories and vehicle Connecting device....126 modifications ......210 General information....126 Activating Bluetooth music..128 Activating phone......137 Activating radio......120 Basic operation......113 Activating USB audio....128 Battery discharge protection ..105 Activating USB movie....131 Battery gauge.......
  • Page 259 Initiating a phone call....137 Convex shape ......31 Electrical system overload ..222 Ring tone......... 137 Coolant........214 Electric drive unit....14, 155 Call history........137 Coolant and antifreeze....244 Electric parking brake... 80, 159 Car wash mode......155 Cooling system......
  • Page 260 Following distance indication..169 Heated mirrors ......32 Forward collision alert....167 Heated rear window ..... 36 Jump starting ......237 Front airbag system ..... 49 Heated steering wheel ....66 Front pedestrian protection..172 Heating ........42, 43 Key, memorised settings....20 Front seats........
  • Page 261 Movie files........126 Phone Mute..........110 Bluetooth......... 134 Radio Bluetooth connection....134 Activating......... 120 Call history......137 Configuring DAB..... 124 New vehicle running-in ....149 Emergency calls...... 136 Configuring RDS..... 123 Number plate light ..... 221 Entering a number....137 DAB announcements....
  • Page 262 Recommended fluids and Side airbag system ...... 49 lubricants ........ 244 Side blind spot alert....181 Tail lights ........221 Regenerative braking... 77, 160 Sidelights........99 Temporary charge mode cancel. 197 Regional........123 Side turn signal lights ....221 Temporary charge mode Regionalisation......
  • Page 263 Vehicle messages ....... 90 Wheels and tyres ....... 230 Vehicle personalisation ....92 Windows........34 Ultrasonic parking assist..... 174 Vehicle ready........ 82 Windscreen........34 Upholstery........242 Vehicle security......29 Windscreen wiper/washer ... 67 Usage......110, 120, 133 Vehicle storage......211 Winter tyres .......
  • Page 265 Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany. The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel AG reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications, features and design of the vehicles relative to the information in this publication as well as changes to the publication itself.

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