OPEL Ampera User Manual

Vehicle features

Vehicle features

Electric drive unit: P = Park position.

Front wheels are locked, engage only when vehicle is stationary and the parking brake is applied

R = Reverse gear.

Engage only when vehicle is stationary

N = Neutral

D = Drive mode

L = Low.

Vehicle speed is reduced without using brakes. Use for steep hills, snow or mud

To move out of P, switch ignition on, depress brake pedal and press selector lever button.

Starting the vehicle:

Move selector lever to P or N. The propulsion system will not start in any other position.

Move steering wheel slightly to release steering wheel lock.

Remote control must be inside the vehicle.

(A display message will appear if the remote control is not detected).

Depress brake pedal.

Press power button m to switch on ignition; LED illuminates. When Rilluminates, the vehicle is ready to be driven.

Press power button m to switch off ignition; LED extinguishes. Selector lever must be in position P.

Electric vehicle operation modes:

In electric mode, the vehicle is powered by electrical energy stored in the battery.

In extended range mode, when the stored electrical energy is exhausted, electricity is produced by the fuel-powered engine.

Charging:

The battery can only be charged when the vehicle is stationary.

Start charge:

1.With selector lever in position P, release the charge port door by pressing the release button b in the driver’s door trim panel for 1 second - or - press button $ on remote control.

Drive modes:

The following drive modes can also be selected from the display by pressing the DRIVE MODE button:

Sport (for more responsive acceleration)

Mountain (for steep hills etc. Select mode 20 minutes before driving on steep grades to build reserve battery charge)

Hold (select during Electric mode to reserve battery charge. Vehicle switches to Extended range mode)

Release button when desired mode is highlighted to activate mode.

Press button again to return to

Normal mode.

Start charge (continued):

2.Open tailgate, lift the floor cover and remove the charge cord, located next to tyre repair kit.

3.Pull up charge cord handle to release it from the clip.

4.Lift charge cord up and towards rear to remove from vehicle. Vehicle plug is stored as

shown in the illustration.

5.Plug charge cord into electrical outlet.

6.Select charge level using the

Select charge level preference screen on Colour-Info-Display.

Start charge (continued):

7.Insert the vehicle plug end of the charge cord into the vehicle’s charge port.

8.Check that the charging status indicator on top of the instrument panel illuminates and a horn chirp occurs.

9.Lock the vehicle with the remote control to arm the charge cord theft alert system.

End charge (continued):

6.Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.

Programmed charging override:

To temporarily override a delayed charge event, unplug the charge cord from the charge port and plug it back in within 5 seconds. A single horn chirp will sound and charging will begin immediately.

To cancel a temporary override, unplug the charge cord from the charge port and wait for

10 seconds, then plug the charge cord back in. A double horn chirp will sound and charging will be delayed.

End charge:

1.Unlock the vehicle with the remote control to disarm the charge cord theft alert system.

2.Remove the vehicle plug end of the charge cord from the vehicle.

3.Close charge port door.

4.Unplug charge cord from electrical outlet.

Charging status:

The vehicle has a charging status indicator at the centre of the instrument panel, near the windscreen.

When the vehicle is plugged in and the vehicle power is off, the charging status indicator denotes the following:

Green (steady) - one horn chirp:

Vehicle plugged in, battery charging.

Green (steady or long flashing) - 4 horn chirps:

Insufficient time to fully charge before departure time.

Green (long flashing) - 2 horn chirps:

Vehicle plugged in, battery charging is delayed.

End charge (continued):

5.Before storing the charge cord, ensure it is facing upwards and then wrap the charge cable anti-clockwise around the body of the charge cord.

Charging status (continued):

Green (short flashing) - No horn chirp:

Vehicle plugged in, battery fully charged.

Yellow (steady) - no horn chirp:

Vehicle has been plugged in. If indicator remains yellow, a malfunction has occurred.

No light signal or horn chirp (upon plug-in):

Check charge cord connection.

No light signal or horn chirp (after green or yellow appears): Check charge cord connection.

No light signal - repeated horn chirps:

Charging interrupted. Unplug charge cord or press button ( on remote control to stop this alert.

The system may be thermally conditioning the battery during any of the above states, requiring electrical energy to be transferred to the vehicle.

If the vehicle is plugged in and the power is on, the charging status indicator will be a steady green.

If the vehicle is plugged in and the charging status indicator is off, a charging fault has been detected. If a faulty connection is not the cause, consult a workshop.

Vehicle features

Charge cord:

A portable charge cord used to charge the vehicle battery is stored under the load compartment.

The charge cord used to charge the vehicle is a high-powered electrical device. During normal operation, the AC wall plug may feel warm. The AC wall plug must fit tightly into an AC outlet that is in good condition.

Danger:

Risk of electric shock or other hazards if using charge cord when any part of it is damaged. Do not open or remove the cover.

Do not use an AC outlet that is worn or damaged.

An extension lead should not be used to charge the vehicle.

Adapters:

An adapter kit may be included, to allow the use of your charge cord in different countries in central Europe. When using an adapter, make sure the charge level selected is appropriate for your supply circuit. See the reference card included in the adapter kit.

Warning:

Using damaged adapters or adapters not designed for use with the charge cord may increase the risk of electric shock or start a fire.

Only use adapters that have been designed to be used with the charge cord.

Do not use a damaged adapter.

Charge level selection:

Charge level selection is made using the Select charge level preference screen on the Colour- Info-Display.

Press button8on the instrument panel until Charging is displayed.

The charge level preference should be configured to match the electrical current rating for the AC outlet that the charge cord is connected to.

The charge level preference settings are:

Maximum - 10 Amps

Limits AC current to 10 Ampere

Reduced - 6 Amps

Limits AC current to 6 Ampere

By choosing a reduced charge level, the charging time is increased.

Warning:

If the capacity of the electrical circuit or AC socket is unknown, only use the lowest charge level until the circuit capacity has been inspected by a qualified electrician.

Engine oil:

Check engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage to engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.

Check with vehicle on a level surface. Engine must be at operating temperature and switched off for at least 5 minutes.

Pull out dipstick, wipe clean, insert to stop on the handle, pull out and read engine oil level.

Warning:

The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot.

When the engine oil level has dropped to the MIN mark on the dipstick, top up engine oil.

Insert dipstick to the stop on the handle and make half a turn.

We recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was used at the last change.

The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Important:

It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the correct level of an appropriate quality oil in the engine.

Do not allow the engine oil level to drop below the minimum level!

Tyre pressure:

Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should be checked when cold. This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system.

The tyre pressure data refers to cold tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.

The ECO tyre pressure serves to achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible.

	Tyre pressure (psi)				Tyre pressure (psi)				Tyre pressure (psi)
Comfort setting for upto					ECO setting for upto				With full load
	3 people:				3 people
Engine	Tyres	Front Rear		Engine	Tyres	Front Rear		Engine	Tyres	Front Rear
All	215/55 R17	35	35	All	215/55 R17	39	39	All	215/55 R17	36	42
	205/60 R16	38	38		205/60 R16	41	41		205/60 R16	39	45

*KTA-2727-2*

Ampera

Quick Reference Guide

Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.	Depending on the model variant, special equipment
Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles.	and accessories, the scope of equipment on your
Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.	vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.

1.	Cruise control,	8.	Interior lights, Parking assist,
	Lane departure warning,		Anti-theft alarm system,
	Forward collision alert		Electronic Stability Control,
2.	Light switch,		Traction Control system,
	Turn and lane-change signals,		Seat belt reminder,
	Pedestrian safety alert		Airbag deactivation indicator
3.	Horn	9.	Interior mirror
4.	Instrument cluster,	10.	Charging status indicator
	Driver Information Centre (DIC)	11.	Light sensor, Climate sensor
5.	Steering wheel controls	12.	Instrument panel storage
6.	Windscreen wiper/washer	13.	Colour-Info-Display
7.	Centre air vents	14.	Side air vents
		15.	Glovebox
		16.	Central locking buttons
		17.	Electrical parking brake

Unlocking the vehicle:

Press button ( once to unlock driver’s door.

To unlock all doors and load compartment, press button ( twice.

TS 1718-A-13 / KTA 2727-2

Unlocking with Open & Start:

With remote control in range, press lock/unlock button on door handle to unlock driver’s door. Press again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.

18.Infotainment system

19.Shift lever

20.Power button

21.Drive mode button

22.Leaf button

23.Bonnet release lever

24.Steering wheel adjustment

25.Instrument panel illumination

26.Charge port door release button

27.Power windows

28.Fuel door release button

29.Driver Information Centre (DIC) controls

30.Headlight range adjustment

The vehicle may also be configured to unlock all doors with one press of button ( or the lock/unlock button.

Locking the vehicle:

Press button ) on remote control with doors closed.

Locking with Open & Start:

Providing the lock/unlock button was used to unlock, it can also be used to lock the vehicle.

Deadlocking, activating alarm

Press ) or the lock/unlock button twice within 5 seconds to deadlock doors and activate alarm.

Electronic immobiliser:

Activated automatically after ignition is switched off.

June 2012

Vehicle features

Longitudinal seat adjustment:

Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.

Danger:

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment.

Seat position:

Sit with buttocks are as far back against backrest as possible.

Adjust distance between seat and pedals so that your legs are slightly angled when depressing pedals.

Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

	Seat backrests:	Seat height:
	Pull lever, adjust inclination and	Lever pumping motion.
	release lever. Allow the backrest to	up = seat higher
	engage audibly.	down = seat lower
	Do not angle the backrest too far
	back. We recommend a maximum
	rake of approx. 25o.

Head restraint adjustment:	Fitting seat belts:
Press button, adjust height and	Withdraw seat belt from retractor,
engage in position. The upper edge	guide it untwisted across the body
of the head restraint should be at	and insert latch plate in belt buckle.
upper head level.	To release belt, press red button on
To adjust horizontally, pull the	belt buckle.
head restraint forwards. It engages	Fasten seat belt before each trip.
in several positions.

Steering wheel adjustment:

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.

Do not adjust steering wheel unless vehicle is stationary and steering wheel lock has been released.

	Electric exterior mirrors:	Interior mirror:
	Select the relevant exterior mirror	To reduce dazzle, adjust lever on
	by moving the selector switch to the	the underside of the mirror housing.
	left (L) or right (R).	Dazzle from following vehicles at
	Then press the control pad to
		night is automatically reduced if
	adjust the respective mirror.	the vehicle is equipped with
	In the centre position of the selector	automatic anti-dazzle interior
	switch, no mirror is selected.	mirror.

Vehicle features

Power windows:

Front switches operate the front windows and rear switches operate the rear windows.

Push switch	= Open window
Pull switch	= Close window

Push or pull switch to the second detent position and then release: Window opens or closes automatically with safety function enabled. To stop window movement, operate switch once more in the same direction.

If the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened again.

Rear fog light:

Turn the fog light band on the lever to position rand release it, to turn the rear fog light on or off. The band will return to its original position when released.

Headlights and sidelights must be on for the rear fog light to work.

Light switch:

Turn light switch:

AUTO = Automatic light control: Exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically, depending on external lighting conditions

m= Activation or deactivation of Automatic light control. Switch returns to AUTO.

8= Sidelights

9= Low beam or high beam

Automatic light control:

When the function is switched on and the ignition is on, the system switches between daytime running lights and headlights, depending on external lighting conditions.

Headlight range adjustment:

Adapt headlight range to suit the vehicle load to prevent dazzling of other road users.

Turn thumb wheel ? to required position.

Front seats occupied	= 0
All seats occupied	= 1

All seats occupied and

load compartment laden = 2

Driver’s seat occupied and load compartment laden = 3

Daytime running lights:

Increases visibility of the vehicle during daylight.

Automatic headlight activation:

During poor lighting conditions, the low beam is switched on.

Do not cover the light sensor otherwise the AUTO mode will not operate properly.

Exit lighting:

The low beam and reversing lights illuminate briefly by doing the following:

1.Switch off ignition

2.Open the driver’s door

3.Pull turn signal lever briefly then release

Some interior lights come on when the ignition is switched off. The exterior and interior lights remain on for a brief period after the door is closed and will switch off automatically after a short delay.

Entry lighting:

Press button ( on remote control: Low beam, reversing lights and interior lights are switched on briefly.

Lights switch off immediately when the power button m is pressed.

Operating headlight flash, high beam and low beam:

Headlight flash = Pull lever towards steering wheel

High beam	= Push lever
	forwards
Low beam	= Push lever
	forwards
	again or pull
	towards
	steering wheel

Vehicle features

Vehicle features

Turn and lane-change signals:

Lever up	= Right turn signal
Lever down	= Left turn signal

If lever is moved past the resistance point, the turn signal is switched on constantly. When the steering wheel is moved back the turn signal is automatically deactivated.

For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance is felt and then release.

Move lever to resistance point and hold for longer indication.

Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original position.

Pedestrian safety alert:

Use this feature to alert people who may not hear your vehicle approaching.

Briefly press button 4on the end of the turn and lane-change signal lever and a soft-note alert will momentarily sound.

The pedestrian safety alert is only available when the vehicle is not in Park position P.

Hazard warning flashers:

Operated with the ¨ button.

In the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed, the hazard warning flashers are activated automatically.

Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Ü:

The heating is operated by pressing the Ü button.

Heating switches off automatically after approx. 5 minutes.

Windscreen wiper: HI = Fast

LO = Slow

INT = Adjustable timed interval wipe

OFF = Off

For a single wipe when the wiper is off, press the lever down.

Lever in position INT: Turn adjuster wheel up or down to make wiping interval shorter or longer.

Do not use wiper if windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes.

Windscreen washer:

Pull lever towards steering wheel. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper swipes for a few strokes.

Demisting and defrosting windows:

Press button V.

Set temperature to warmest level.

Switch heated rear window Ü on.

Auto defog:

The system monitors high humidity inside the vehicle and adjusts to outside air supply and turns on the air conditioning or the heater if necessary. Fan speed may increase slightly, to help prevent fogging.

When high humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior operation.

Electrical parking brake:

To apply, pull switch J with vehicle stationary: the electrical parking brake is applied automatically and control indicator J flashes then illuminates in the instrument cluster when fully applied. For maximum force, e.g. parking on inclines, pull switch J twice.

The electrical parking brake can always be applied, even if the ignition is off.

To release, switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal depressed and then push switch J.

To prevent the 12-volt battery from draining, avoid repeated use of the electrical parking brake switch when the ignition is off.

Refuelling:

The fuel system on this vehicle requires a refuelling process to control evaporative emissions.

Before refuelling, switch off engine and any external heaters with combustion chambers.

Switch off any mobile phones. To refuel:

1.Press the fuel button in the driver’s door for one second. A message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre (DIC) asking you to wait.

Unlocking and opening tailgate:

Press button ( on remote control - or - press lock/unlock button on door handle (once or twice, depending on configuration) to unlock the tailgate.

Press the button under the tailgate handle to unlatch, and lift up to open the tailgate.

Closing and locking tailgate:

Use interior handle to close.

Do not press the button under the tailgate handle whilst closing or it will unlatch again.

Always close the tailgate before driving.

Press button ) on remote control - or - press lock/unlock button on door handle to lock the vehicle.

2.When a message is displayed in the DIC confirming the system is ready to be refuelled, the fuel door on the right rear side will unlock.

Push the rear edge of the fuel door inwards and release to open the fuel door.

Opening the bonnet:

Switch ignition off before opening the bonnet, otherwise the engine will be started automatically.

Pull bonnet release lever located below instrument panel and return it to its original position.

Push safety catch in engine compartment to the right and open the bonnet fully.

Release bonnet prop rod from its retainer above the radiator support and place it securely into the slotted retainer in the bonnet.

Closing the bonnet:

Before closing, press the bonnet prop rod into its retainer. Lower bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check bonnet is engaged.

3.Turn fuel cap anti-clockwise to remove. When refuelling, hang the fuel cap tether from the hook on the inside of the fuel door.

Complete refuelling within 30 minutes of pressing fuel button in the driver’s door.

Press button again if necessary, to continue refuelling.

4.After refuelling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Close the fuel door.

Do not top off or overfill the fuel tank and wait a few seconds before removing the nozzle.

Wipe off any overflowing fuel.

Petrol engine - only use unleaded fuel that complies with DIN EN 228.

Use of fuel that does not comply with DIN EN 228 or similar can lead to deposits or engine damage and loss of warranty.

Fuel tank capacity (all models) - 35 litres.