OPEL Ampera User Manual
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 R illuminates,
the vehicle is ready to be driven.
Press power button
ignition; LED extinguishes. Selector
lever must be in position P.
m to switch off
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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)
Comfort setting for upto
Engine
All 215/55 R17 35 35
3 people:
Tyres Front Rear
205/60 R16 38 38
*KTA-2727-2*
Charge level selection:
Charge level selection is made
using the Select charge level
preference screen on the ColourInfo-Display.
Press button8 on 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 electricia n.
Tyre pressure (psi)
ECO setting for upto
3 people
Engine
All 215/55 R17 39 39
Tyres Front Rear
205/60 R16 41 41
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!
Engine
All 215/55 R17 36 42
Tyre pressure (psi)
With full load
Tyres Front Rear
205/60 R16 39 45
Ampera
Quick Reference Guide
Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles.
Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
1. Cruise control,
Lane departure warning,
Forward collision alert
2. Light switch,
Turn and lane-change signals,
Pedestrian safety alert
3. Horn
4. Instrument cluster,
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
5. Steering wheel controls
6. Windscreen wiper/washer
7. Centre air vents
Unlocking the vehicle:
Press button ( once to unlock
driver’s door.
To unlock all doors and load
compartment, press button (
twice.
8. Interior lights, Parking assist,
Anti-theft alarm system,
Electronic Stability Control,
Traction Control system,
Seat belt reminder,
Airbag deactivation indicator
9. Interior mirror
10. Charging status indicator
11. Light sensor, Climate sensor
12. Instrument panel storage
13. Colour-Info-Display
14. Side air vents
15. Glovebox
16. Central locking buttons
17. Electrical parking brake
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.
TS 1718-A-13 / KTA 2727-2 June 2012
Depending on the model variant, special equipment
and accessories, the scope of equipment on your
vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.
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.
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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.
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.
Seat backrests:
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a maximum
rake of approx. 25
Head restraint adjustment:
Press button, adjust height and
engage in position. The upper edge
of the head restraint should be at
upper head level.
To adjust horizontally, pull the
head restraint forwards. It engages
in several positions.
Electric exterior mirrors:
Select the relevant exterior mirror
by m ov in g t he s el ec to r s wi t ch to th e
left (L) or right (R).
Then press the control pad to
adjust the respective mirror.
In the centre position of the selector
switch, no mirror is selected.
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.
Seat height:
Lever pumping motion.
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Fitting seat belts:
Withdraw seat belt from retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert latch plate in belt buckle.
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
Interior mirror:
To reduce dazzle, adjust lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced if
the vehicle is equipped with
automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror.
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
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.
r and release it, to turn
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
position.
? to required
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
Operating headlight flash, high
beam and low beam:
Headlight flash = Pull lever
High beam = Push lever
Low beam = Push lever
m is pressed.
towards
steering wheel
forwards
forwards
again or pull
towards
steering wheel
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
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.
4 on the end
Hazard warning flashers:
Operated with the
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
Heating switches off automatically
after approx. 5 minutes.
¨ button.
Ü button.
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:
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.
Turn adjuster
Vehicle features
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.
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