Electrical Requirements - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

The charge level cannot be changed
when the vehicle plug is plugged into
the charge port on the vehicle. If the
charge level button is pressed while
the vehicle plug is plugged into the
charge port on the vehicle, the charge
level indicators will flash briefly. To
change the charge level, unplug the
vehicle plug from the charge port on
the vehicle and select the desired
charge level.
Normal level: This level is
recommended. All four charge level
indicators will be lit.
Reduced level: Use when the
electrical current is limited. Two
charge level indicators will be lit.
Vehicle plug
The vehicle plug attaches to the
charge port on the vehicle. There is
a flashlight built into the vehicle plug
that can be used by squeezing the
vehicle plug lever. The flashlight will
turn off when the connection is
complete and the lever is released.

Electrical requirements

Note
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to
charge the vehicle. This may cause
damage to the vehicle's charging
system. Only charge the vehicle
from utility supplied power.
The AC socket must have
a grounded, dedicated, 13 ampere or
greater, 3 pin wall plug. That means
there should be no other major
appliances connected to the same
circuit. If it is not a dedicated circuit,
the current rating of the outlet circuit
breaker could be exceeded and
cause it to trip or open. The vehicle
can be charged in the reduced level
mode. Reduced level mode allows
a non‐dedicated circuit to be used but
increases the charging time.
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with a variety of standard
vehicle charging equipment.
The minimum requirements for
circuits used to charge this vehicle
are 230 volt and 13 ampere.
Driving and operating
Charging equipment with a rating of
at least 230 volt / 13 ampere will
provide the fastest charging time to
recharge the high voltage battery.
230 volt / 32 ampere circuits provide
flexibility for future vehicle charging
needs. Contact your dealer for more
information.
Do not use non‐grounded electrical
plug adapters.
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