Engine Exhaust; Electric Drive Unit - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

Engine exhaust

9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless
and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.

Electric drive unit

Operation
The vehicle uses an electric drive
unit. The shift lever is located on the
console between the seats.
P (Park): This position locks the front
wheels. It is the recommended
position when starting the propulsion
system because the vehicle cannot
move easily.
Driving and operating
9 Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P with the parking brake firmly
applied. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running, the
vehicle may move suddenly. You
or others can be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move,
even if you are on even ground,
always apply the parking brake
and move the shift lever to P.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P
before starting the propulsion system.
The vehicle has an electric drive unit
shift lock control system. The brake
pedal must be fully applied first and
then the shift lever button pressed
before shifting from P when the
ignition is on. If you cannot shift out of
P, ease the pressure on the shift
lever, then push the shift lever all the
way into P maintaining brake pedal
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