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VAUXHALL Ampera

Owner’s Manual

Model Year 2012

Edition: September 2011

TS 1710-B-12

Summary of Contents for 2012 Ampera

Page 1: ...0 1 VAUXHALL Ampera VAUXHALL Ampera Owner s Manual Model Year 2012 Edition September 2011 TS 1710 B 12 ...

Page 2: ...and windows 19 Seats restraints 32 Storage 49 Instruments and controls 54 Lighting 90 Climate control 95 Driving and operating 101 Vehicle care 135 Service and maintenance 176 Technical data 179 Customer information 186 Index 190 Contents ...

Page 3: ...2 Introduction Introduction ...

Page 4: ...rised Repairer All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers provide first class service at reasonable prices Experienced mechanics trained by Vauxhall work according to specific Vauxhall instructions The customer literature pack should always be kept ready to hand in the vehicle Using this manual This manual describes all options and features available for this model Certain descriptions including those for ...

Page 5: ...provides information on risk of accident or injury Disregarding this information may lead to injury Caution Text marked Caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage Symbols Page references are indicated with 3 3 means see page Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving Your Vauxhall Team...

Page 6: ...Introduction 5 ...

Page 7: ...les To open the tailgate press the button under the tailgate moulding Radio remote control 3 20 Central locking system 3 23 Load compartment 3 25 Open Start With the radio remote control within the opening range simply press the lock unlock button on the door handle to unlock the driver s door To open the tailgate press the button under the moulding Open Start system 3 22 ...

Page 8: ...ger Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel to permit safe airbag deployment Seat backrests Pull lever adjust inclination and release lever Allow the seat to engage audibly Seat position 3 33 Seat adjustment 3 34 Seat height Lever pumping motion up seat higher down seat lower Seat position 3 33 Seat adjustment 3 34 ...

Page 9: ...ges in several positions To return to its rearmost position pull fully forwards and release Head restraints 3 32 Seat belt Pull out the seat belt and engage in belt buckle The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the body The backrest must not be tilted back too far maximum approx 25 To release belt press red button on belt buckle Seat position 3 33 Seat belts 3 36 Airbag syste...

Page 10: ...e relevant exterior mirror and adjust Convex exterior mirrors 3 28 Electric adjustment 3 28 Folding exterior mirrors 3 29 Heated exterior mirrors 3 29 Steering wheel adjustment Unlock lever A 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 Airbag system 3 40 ...

Page 11: ...10 In brief Instrument panel overview ...

Page 12: ...on Centre DIC 67 I Windscreen wiper washer 55 J Air vents 100 K Hazard warning flashers 91 L Central locking buttons 23 M Electric parking brake 114 O Shift lever 111 P Power button 102 Q Drive mode button 107 R Leaf button 69 S Cruise control 118 T Steering wheel adjustment 54 U Horn 55 V Steering wheel controls 54 W Data link connector 62 X Headlight range adjustment 91 Y Driver Information Cent...

Page 13: ...n or off The band will return to its original position The rear fog lamp is automatically set to off each time the ignition is turned on Head and sidelights must be on for the rear fog lamp to work Lighting 3 90 Headlight flash high beam and low beam headlight flash pull lever high beam push lever low beam push or pull lever Automatic light control 3 90 High beam 3 91 Headlight flash 3 91 Turn and...

Page 14: ...n 3 55 Pedestrian safety alert Use this feature to alert people who may not hear your vehicle approaching Momentarily push 4 on the end of the turn and lane change lever and a soft note alert will momentarily sound Repeat for additional activations of the pedestrian safety alert Pedestrian safety alert 3 55 ...

Page 15: ... turn adjuster wheel downwards Windscreen washer Pull lever Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times Windscreen washer system 3 55 Washer fluid 3 140 Climate control Heated rear window heated exterior mirrors Heating is operated by pressing the Ü button F Heated rear window 3 31 Heated rearview mirror 3 29 Auto defog The system monitors high humidity inside the v...

Page 16: ...r brake is applied first and then the shift lever button is pressed If you are not able to shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever then push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the propulsion system ...

Page 17: ...ing the vehicle Move the shift lever to P or N The propulsion system will not start in any other position Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock The radio remote control must be in the vehicle Press the brake pedal and push m Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 104 Power button 3 102 Electric vehicle operation modes The vehicle has two modes of operation Electric and e...

Page 18: ...us terrain Mountain mode maintains a reserve electrical charge of the high voltage battery to provide better grade climbing performance While driving in Mountain mode the vehicle will have less responsive acceleration Hold This mode is only available when the vehicle is in electric mode Hold mode places the remaining battery charge into a reserve for the driver to use as desired Selecting this mod...

Page 19: ...es If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope set the parking brake and then shift the selector lever to P before switching off the ignition On an uphill slope turn the front wheels away from the kerb If the vehicle is on a downhill slope set the parking brake and then shift the selector lever to P before switching off the ignition Turn the front wheels towards the kerb Lock the vehicle ...

Page 20: ...or if the correct key is not fully inserted To reset turn cylinder with the correct key until its slot is vertical remove key and then re insert it If the cylinder still free wheels turn the key through 180 and repeat operation Key with foldaway key section Press the button to extend the key Press the button and fold the key blade to retract the key Car Pass The Car Pass contains security related ...

Page 21: ...he panic alarm Remote start Activates the heating or air conditioning systems and the rear window defogger from outside the vehicle The auto heated seats can be programmed to come on when the vehicle is remotely started Vehicle personalisation 3 82 To maximise the electric range of the vehicle use the remote start function to heat or cool the interior while the vehicle is plugged in Normal operati...

Page 22: ...emission control system malfunction High voltage battery fault conditions A second remote start or extension will not occur if the fuel level is low During a remote start conditions in which a remote start may be cancelled include Vehicle propulsion system or high voltage battery fault conditions Low engine oil pressure Engine coolant temperature that is too high Charge port door Press to open the...

Page 23: ...system Enables a keyless locking and unlocking of the doors and the tailgate without the necessity of removing the radio remote control from your pocket purse briefcase etc Furthermore the Open Start system enables the remote starting of the vehicle Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 104 The radio remote control should be within three feet of the door or the tailgate being opened Unlocking Driver...

Page 24: ...e Note In the event of an accident in which airbags or belt pretensioners are deployed the vehicle is automatically unlocked Unlocking Press button Following settings are selectable To unlock only the driver s door press button once To unlock all doors press button twice within five seconds To open all windows press and hold The hazard warning flashers will flash twice each time the button is pres...

Page 25: ...lock operation Vehicle personalisation 3 82 Anti theft alarm system 3 27 Lockout protection If the button on the instrument panel is pressed when the driver s door is open and the ignition is on all doors will lock and the driver s door will unlock This feature can also be enabled when the ignition is off Vehicle personalisation 3 82 Fault in the central locking system Key To unlock or lock the do...

Page 26: ...tivated Press H again to deactivate Doors Load compartment Tailgate Opening To open the tailgate with all doors unlocked press the button on the underside of the tailgate handle and lift up Closing Use the inside pull handle to lower and close the tailgate Always close the tailgate before driving Do not press the button while closing the tailgate it will unlatch again ...

Page 27: ...ed or the system cannot be activated When the doors are secured with the anti theft locking system it is not possible to unlock the doors with the manual door lock controls Additional to that it is not possible to unlock the vehicle with the central locking buttons Activation Press on the radio remote control twice within five seconds with all doors closed and the ignition switched off It is also ...

Page 28: ...passenger compartment and vehicle inclination when animals are being left in the vehicle because of high volume ultrasonic signals or movements triggering the alarm Also switch off when the vehicle is on a ferry or train 1 With the ignition switched off press o in the overhead console LED in the o button comes on 2 Close all doors tailgate and bonnet 3 Activate the anti theft alarm system Deactiva...

Page 29: ...located inside the vehicle The radio remote control uses electronic coding that matches an immobiliser control unit in the vehicle and automatically deactivates the system Only a correct radio remote control can be used to switch the ignition on d comes on if there is a problem with activating or deactivating the immobiliser Note The immobiliser does not lock the doors You should always lock the v...

Page 30: ... Turns off automatically after about five minutes Heated rear window 3 31 Interior mirrors Automatic anti dazzle Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced Windows Power windows 9 Warning Take care when operating the power windows Risk of injury particularly to children If there are children on the rear seats switch on the child safety system for the power windows Keep a clos...

Page 31: ...ng the switch Power windows can work until the driver s door is opened or at the latest for 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off Safety function If the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing it is immediately stopped and opened again Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like pull and hold the ...

Page 32: ...e the window electronics as follows 1 Close all doors with the ignition on or when retained power off is active 2 Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for additional 2 seconds 3 Repeat for each window Heated rear window Operated by pressing the Ü button Heating turns off automatically after about five minutes Sun visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor...

Page 33: ...ition The upper edge of the head restraint should be at upper head level If this is not possible for extremely tall people set to highest position and set to lowest position for small people Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Height adjustment Press the button adjust height and make sure that the head restraint is engaged ...

Page 34: ...ll the head restraint upwards or press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards Make sure that the head restraint is engaged Front seats Seat position 9 Warning Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals so that legs are slightly angled when pressing the pedals Slid...

Page 35: ...ere should be at least one hand of clearance between head and the roof frame Your thighs should rest lightly on the seat without pressing into it Adjust the head restraint 3 32 Seat adjustment 9 Danger Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel to permit safe airbag deployment 9 Warning Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably Seat positioning Pull handle slide ...

Page 36: ...e ß AUTO button illuminates green as a confirmation of the setting When the ignition is switched on the auto heated seats function will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature The LEDs next to the seat heating symbol on the instrument panel indicate the heat setting Auto heated seats can be programmed to always be enabled when the ignitio...

Page 37: ... heavy acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle holding the occupants in the sitting position Thereby the risk of injury is considerably reduced 9 Warning Fasten seat belt before each trip In the event of an accident people not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and themselves Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time They are not suitable for people smalle...

Page 38: ... the belt pretensioners Do not make any modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate the vehicle type approval Three point seat belt Fastening Withdraw the belt from the retractor guide it untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate into the buckle Tighten the lap belt regularly whilst driving by pulling the shoulder belt Seat belt reminder 3 61 Loose or bulky clo...

Page 39: ...rt guide positions the seat belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each passenger position in the rear seat When using a comfort guide remove the seat belt from the seat mounted guide before using the comfort guide To install a comfort guide to the seat belt proceed as follows 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body trim next to the rear seat 2 Place the guid...

Page 40: ...s of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle and position the seat belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 5 To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the seat belt edges together so that the seat belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide back into its storage clip located on the interior body trim next...

Page 41: ...gs replaced by a workshop Furthermore it might be necessary to have the steering wheel the instrument panel parts of the panelling the door seals handles and the seats replaced Do not make any modifications to the airbag system as this will invalidate the vehicle type approval When the airbags inflate escaping hot gases may cause burns Control indicator v for airbag systems 3 61 Front airbag syste...

Page 42: ... cushion the impact thereby reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and pelvis in the event of a side on collision considerably 9 Warning Keep the area in which the airbag inflates clear of obstructions Note Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle Be careful not to cover the airbags Curtain airbag system The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the r...

Page 43: ...r body of the front seat occupants considerably Keep the area in which the airbag inflates clear of obstructions Airbag deactivation Front airbag and knee airbag systems for the front passenger seat must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat The curtain and side airbag systems the belt pretensioners and all driver airbag systems will remain active The front passen...

Page 44: ...s of the system is not discernible therefore no person is allowed to occupy the front passenger seat Contact a workshop immediately Consult a workshop immediately if neither of the two control indicators is illuminated Change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off Status remains until the next change Control indicator for airbag deactivation 3 62 Child restraints Child restr...

Page 45: ...restraint system that is suitable for the child Suitable are restraint systems that comply with ECE 44 03 or ECE 44 04 Since a proper position of the belt is rarely possible with a child that is smaller than 150 cm we strongly advise the use of an appropriate child restraint system even though this may due to the age of the child no longer be legally binding Ensure that the child restraint system ...

Page 46: ... Group II 15 to 25 kg X X U Group III 22 to 36 kg X X U 1 Seating position must be adjusted to full up seat height travel U Suitable for universal category restraints approved for use in this mass group X Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Mass group Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard ...

Page 47: ...estraint systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group X ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group and or the size class 1 Seating position in front of ISOFIX position must be adjusted to full forward seat travel 2 Seating position in front of ISOFIX position must be adjusted to third adjustment position rearward of full forward seat tra...

Page 48: ...traint system C ISO R3 Full size rear facing toddler child restraint system D ISO R2 Reduced size rear facing toddler child restraint system E ISO R1 Rear facing infant child restraint system F ISO L1 Left side facing position carrycot G ISO L2 Right side facing position carrycot ...

Page 49: ... the backrest Top tether fastening eyes The Top Tether anchors for outboard rear seating positions are on the back of the rear seatback Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Top Tether fastening eyes are marked with the symbol for a child seat In addition to the ISOFIX mounting fasten the Top Tether strap to the To...

Page 50: ...an auxiliary power outlet A transmitter slot for the radio remote control transmitter is located inside the storage compartment Radio remote control 3 20 Glovebox Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever The glovebox should be closed whilst driving Door panel storage Slide an umbrella into the opening either the driver or passenger door ...

Page 51: ...lding the seat backrests 9 Warning Only drive the vehicle if the backrests are securely locked into position Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or a collision Fold seat backrests down Note Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts Always unbuckle the seat belts and r...

Page 52: ...t locked position If the seat belt is damaged seek the assistance of a workshop and have it replaced 1 Make sure the seat belt is in the storage clip B before raising the seat backrest The seat belt should not cross the seat backrest locking mechanism A when raising the seat backrest 2 Raise the seat backrest and push it rearward to lock it into place Ensure that the seat backrest is audibly engag...

Page 53: ...e above the upper edge of the backrests Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the instrument panel and do not cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals shift lever or hinder the freedom of movement of the driver Do not place any unsecured objects in the interior Do not drive with an open load compartment 9 Warning Alw...

Page 54: ...Storage 53 Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight ...

Page 55: ...er A 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 Steering wheel controls The Infotainment system and the cruise control can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel ...

Page 56: ...hing Momentarily push 4 on the end of the turn and lane change lever and a soft note alert will momentarily sound Repeat for additional activations of the pedestrian safety alert The pedestrian safety alert is only available when the vehicle is moving less than 40 mph or is stopped and is not in P Park Windscreen wiper washer Windscreen wiper 2 fast 1 slow 5 interval wiping off For a single wipe w...

Page 57: ...r decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock Selectable setting options 12 hours 24 hours format Changes indication of hours between 12 hours and 24 hours Day or Day Increases or decreases the day shown in the Colour Info Display Display Switches time display on or off Vehicle personalisation 3 82 Power outlets Three 12 volt accessory power outlets are located as follows Inside the fron...

Page 58: ...r Displays the used fuel average fuel economy and recorded distance since the last trip reset Reset the trip data by pressing and holding the SELECT button located left to the steering wheel when either trip A or trip B is displayed The trip odometer is within the Driver Information Centre DIC Driver Information Centre DIC 3 67 Fuel gauge This indicator displays the fuel level When this indicator ...

Page 59: ...e centre of the gauge accel If the ball turns yellow and travels above the centre of the gauge acceleration is too aggressive to optimise efficiency brake If the ball turns yellow and travels below the centre of the gauge braking is too aggressive to optimise efficiency Driving economically 3 101 Total vehicle range Total vehicle range is the remaining distance the vehicle can be driven combining ...

Page 60: ... filter changed by a workshop within the next 600 miles Driver Information Centre 3 67 Service information 3 176 Control indicators The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles The description applies to all instrument versions Depending on the equipment the position of the control indicators may vary When the ignition is switched on most control indicators will illuminate brie...

Page 61: ...60 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster ...

Page 62: ...ignition has been switched on the seat belt light illuminates red After the passenger seat belts have been buckled the corresponding seat belt light turns green Flashes While the vehicle is moving if a second row passenger who was previously buckled becomes unbuckled the corresponding seat belt symbol will flash red for several seconds and a chime may sound Fastening the seat belt 3 37 Airbag and ...

Page 63: ...inates while driving 1 Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without impeding other vehicles 2 Stop switch off the ignition 3 Seek the assistance of a workshop Driving while this light is on could drain the 12 volt battery Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow Illuminates in service only mode Illuminates as a check showing if the service only mode is working ...

Page 64: ...r while driving do not drive and seek the assistance of a workshop immediately Electrical parking brake fault p illuminates yellow Illuminates Electrical parking brake is operating with degraded performance 3 114 9 Warning Have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop An error message may be displayed in the Driver Information Centre DIC Driver Information Centre 3 67 Antilock bra...

Page 65: ...onic Stability Control off a illuminates yellow The system is deactivated Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system b illuminates or flashes yellow Illuminates A fault in the system is present Continued driving is possible Driving stability however may deteriorate depending on road surface conditions Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop Flashes The system is active and...

Page 66: ...arted Caution Engine lubrication may be interrupted This may result in damage to the engine and or locking of the drive wheels 1 Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without impeding other vehicles 2 Set selector lever to N 3 Switch off the ignition Check oil level before seeking assistance of a workshop 3 138 Low fuel Y illuminates when the fuel level is too low Immobiliser d il...

Page 67: ... If a door the bonnet or the tailgate is opened a light comes on together with a graphic in the Driver Information Centre DIC Door s open Bonnet open Tailgate open The DIC indicates when a door the bonnet or the tailgate is open The light displays the open area as shaded The DIC and the light both display when the vehicle is moving Only the light displays if the vehicle is stopped ...

Page 68: ... minimise the DIC menu display SELECT Press the centre of the knob to select the highlighted item Turn the knob to scroll through the menu items Selecting menus and functions At the main DIC menu 1 Turn the SELECT knob to scroll through the possible DIC menus 2 Press the centre of the SELECT knob when a menu item is highlighted to enter that menu 3 Continue to turn and press the SELECT knob to scr...

Page 69: ...turn guidance is displayed by selecting this item See the infotainment system manual for further information Instrument cluster display The instrument cluster displays a preview of information that includes electric range charging odometer and battery status This happens upon entry when the driver door is opened and following the welcome animation before starting the vehicle A message may display ...

Page 70: ...e charged Colour Info Display Colour Info Display is located in the instrument panel Colour Info Display indicates Climate control 3 95 Infotainment system see description in the infotainment system manual Vehicle personalisation settings Power flow information Charging settings Energy information Time 3 56 The Colour Info Display controls only need a light touch to operate and work best with bare...

Page 71: ... system operating condition The screens show the energy flow between the engine electric drive unit and high voltage battery These components will be highlighted when they are active Battery Power Battery is active with energy flowing to the wheels Battery Power Vehicle is stationary in electric mode and no power is flowing to the wheels Engine Power Engine is active with energy flowing to the whe...

Page 72: ...nd then press Charging at the top of the touch screen The current charge mode status can also be viewed in a temporary pop up in the Colour Info Display by pressing the release button of the charge port door on the driver door The Charge Start and Charge Complete time estimations are also displayed on the screen These estimations are most accurate when the vehicle is plugged in and in moderate tem...

Page 73: ...at the start time and is complete by the departure time only if sufficient time is allowed after the charge cord is plugged in Delayed Rate Departure Time The vehicle estimates the charging start time based on the utility rate schedule utility rate preference and the programmed departure time for the current day of the week The vehicle will charge during the least expensive rate periods to achieve...

Page 74: ...rge mode status screen press Edit to change the departure time for each day of the week 1 Press the day to change 2 Press or to change the hours and minutes 3 Press Back to store changes and return to the previous screen Charge level selection The charge level preference setting allows the customer to select their vehicle s charge level so it matches the capability of their charging location If th...

Page 75: ...ce setting can be changed at any time while the Colour Info Display is operable Charge rate selection From the delayed rate and departure time charge mode status screen press Edit Select one of the following Edit Electric Rate Schedule Edit Departure Time Schedule Select Charge Rate Preference Charge rate preference selection From the Departure Time Rate Information screen press Select Charge Rate...

Page 76: ...harging immediately upon plug in Electric rate plan selection Electric rates or cost per unit may vary based on time weekday weekend and season During the day when the demand for electricity is high the rates are usually higher and called peak rates At night when the demand for electricity is low the rates are usually lower and called off peak rates In some areas a mid peak rate is offered Contact...

Page 77: ...hen press Edit 1 Press Weekday or Weekend 2 Press Edit next to the row to be changed Weekdays are Monday to Friday and use the same rate schedule Weekends are Saturday and Sunday and use the same rate schedule Both weekday and weekend schedules must be set The rate schedule only applies for a 24 hour period starting at 0 00 and ending at 0 00 There can be five rate changes for each day not all mus...

Page 78: ...able Electric rate schedule viewing From the Select Electric Rate Plan screen press either View Summer Schedule View Winter Schedule or View Yearly Schedule Temporary charge mode override and cancel Programmed delayed charge modes can be temporarily overridden to an Immediate charge mode for one charge cycle Also the next planned departure time can be temporarily overridden for one charge cycle In...

Page 79: ...y 2 Press Temporary Override 3 Press Charge Immediately on Plug in to temporarily override an immediate charge mode The revised charge complete time will be automatically displayed To cancel the temporary override to immediate press Cancel Temporary Charge Mode on the bottom of the touch screen of the temporary charge mode screen or pop up respectively To temporarily override the next planned depa...

Page 80: ...lanned departure time Also the vehicle will not accept a temporary departure time that is before the present time of day To cancel the temporary override of the next planned departure time press Cancel Temporary Departure Time on the bottom of the touch screen of the of the touch screen of the temporary charge mode screen or pop up respectively Charging override interruption pop up A pop up will a...

Page 81: ...e total of all the drive cycles since the last time the high voltage battery was fully charged This includes distance travelled in electric mode distance travelled in extended range mode total distance travelled electric energy used from the battery total fuel used and average fuel economy There are maximum limits to some of the values that can be displayed When these values are replaced with dash...

Page 82: ...Usage or Energy Efficiency screen This screen provides a guide on how to improve energy usage to increase fuel economy and range Vehicle messages Messages displayed in the Driver Information Centre DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition Multiple messages may display one after the other Messages that do not require immediate action can be ack...

Page 83: ...ntrols Use the TUNE MENU knob the CONFIG and the 9BACK buttons on the instrument panel to select personalisation features CONFIG Press to scroll through the available menus across the top of the touch screen display TUNE MENU Press to enter select or activate a highlighted menu option Turn to highlight a menu option Press to turn a system setting on or off 9BACK Press to exit a menu Press to retur...

Page 84: ... a menu option Touch any one of the available menu options on the touch screen to select the option A checkmark next to the option indicates the selected option Turning a function on or off Touch the screen where the available function is listed to turn it on or off A checkmark next to the function indicates that the function is on Entering the personalisation menu Press vehicle menu on the touch ...

Page 85: ...eature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start To turn Heated seats at remote start on or off 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Climate and air quality 3 Turn Heated seats at remote start on or off 4 Press Back to return to the previous menu Auto demist When on and high humidity is detected the climate control system will adjust the outside air air conditioning or heat to decrease fo...

Page 86: ... select the Chime volume level 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Comfort Convenience 3 Select Chime volume 4 Select the volume level 5 Press Back to return to the previous menu Button Chime This allows a tone to be heard when a selection is made using the infotainment system To turn Button Chime on or off 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Comfort Convenience 3 Turn Button Chime on or off 4 Press B...

Page 87: ... stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside The available options are Off 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes To select the length of time the exterior lights will remain on 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Exterior ambient lighting 3 Select Duration upon exit of vehicle 4 Select the length of time the exterior lights will remain on 5 Press Back to return to the previous menu Exterior ligh...

Page 88: ...elect Prevent doorlock while door open 4 Turn Prevent doorlock while door open on or off 5 Press Back to return to the previous menu Delayed door lock When on this feature will delay the locking of the doors To override the delay press the central locking buttons on the instrument panel To turn the delayed door lock feature on or off 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Power door locks 3 Turn Delaye...

Page 89: ...river s door will be unlocked on the first press of All doors will be unlocked on the second press of within five seconds of the prior press To select how the doors will unlock with the radio remote control 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Remote Lock Unlock Start 3 Select Door Unlock or Remote Door Unlock 4 Select how the doors will unlock 5 Press Back to return to the previous menu Remote left ...

Page 90: ... Active Chirp To select how the doors will unlock 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Remote Lock Unlock Start 3 Select Passive door lock 4 Select On Off or ON with Active Chirp 5 Press Back to return to the previous menu Restore factory settings This returns all of the vehicle personalisation settings to the factory settings 1 Press the vehicle menu 2 Select Restore factory settings 3 Select Yes or...

Page 91: ...tic light control function is switched on and the ignition is switched on the system switches between daytime running light and headlight depending on the lighting conditions Daytime running light Daytime running light increases visibility of the vehicle during daylight While the daytime running light is active the tail lights and the sidelights are switched off The instrument cluster will be lit ...

Page 92: ...h to low beam push lever again or pull Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash pull the turn signal lever Headlight range adjustment To adapt headlight range to the vehicle load to prevent dazzling turn thumb wheel to required position 0 front seats occupied 1 all seats occupied 2 all seats occupied and load compartment laden 3 driver s seat occupied and load compartment laden Hazard warni...

Page 93: ...cally set to off each time the car is started Head and sidelights must be on for the rear fog lamp to work Parking lights When the ignition is switched off the parking lights on one side can be activated 1 Switch off the vehicle 2 Move turn signal lever all the way up right parking lights or down left parking lights Confirmed by a signal and the corresponding turn signal control indicator The park...

Page 94: ... thumb wheel A up or down to brighten or dim the lights Dome lights The dome light controls are located in the overhead console To operate press the following buttons Press w automatic switching on and off Press u on Press v off Reading lights There are front and rear reading lights The reading lights are operated with s and t for the respective light Front reading lights The front reading lights ...

Page 95: ...lights come on when the ignition is switched off The exterior and the interior lights remain on after the door is closed for a brief period and then turn off Activation deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the Colour Info Display Vehicle personalisation 3 82 Battery discharge protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle s 12 volt battery If any in...

Page 96: ...dequately charged Under these conditions the engine will start and use fuel Make sure there is fuel in the tank Note Do not allow the vehicle to remain in extreme temperatures for long periods without being driven or being plugged in Note Do not cover the sensor located on top of the instrument panel otherwise the automatic climate control system may not work properly A Temperature control B Heate...

Page 97: ... AUTO indicator light will be off When AUTO is selected in Fan Only mode the mode will change to either ECO or Comfort When in Fan Only mode the air conditioning system may turn on automatically if the high voltage battery is being cooled The climate control system could blow cold air This is normal To prevent cold air from blowing into the interior turn off the fan control and select the vent mod...

Page 98: ...mode Automatic operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery mode and recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature When the AUTO indicator light is on the system is in full automatic operation If the air delivery mode fan speed or recirculation setting is adjusted the AUTO indicator turns off and the selected settings display For automatic operatio...

Page 99: ...tion To change the current mode select one of the following M Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets L Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets K Air is directed to the floor outlets 9 Air is directed to the windscreen and floor outlets to clear the windows of fog or moisture V Air is directed to the windscreen The windscreen is cleared of fog or frost mor...

Page 100: ...l required by the vehicle s interior temperature The LEDs next to the seat heating symbol on the instrument panel indicates the heat setting Use the touch screen buttons or the manual heated seat buttons on the instrument panel to turn auto heated seats off Heated seats 3 35 Manual heated seats Press ß for the respective seat with the ignition on to operate the seat heating The controls are locate...

Page 101: ...the windscreen in the engine compartment must be kept clear to allow air intake Remove any leaves dirt or snow Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust soot pollen and spores from the air entering the vehicle through the air intake Service For optimal cooling performance it is recommended to annually check the climate control system starting three years after initial vehicle registration includ...

Page 102: ...ccelerations and decelerations Electric range is maximised at 50 mph and below Higher speeds use more energy and can significantly reduce electric range Use cruise control when appropriate Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible For example do not rush to traffic signals Do not shift to N to coast The vehicle recovers energy while coasting and braking in D or L Drive mode and PRND...

Page 103: ...al accessories Power used for functions other than propelling the vehicle will reduce electric vehicle range Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency due to additional weight and drag Control of the vehicle Never coast with engine not running Many systems will not function in this situation e g brake servo unit power steering Driving in this manner is a danger to yourself and others Pedals T...

Page 104: ...n five seconds will place the vehicle in service only mode The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do with the ignition on but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The propulsion system will not start in service only mode Push m again to turn the ignition off Note Service only mode will discharge the 12 volt battery Do not use service only mode for an extended period or the veh...

Page 105: ...and must be shut off while driving press and hold m for longer than two seconds or press twice within five seconds Retained power off The following electronic systems can work until the driver s door is opened or at the latest for 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off Power windows Audio system Accessory power outlets Starting and stopping the vehicle Starting Move the shift lever to P or ...

Page 106: ...rument panel storage and remove the rubber mat 2 Extend the key blade and place the blade into the slot 3 With the vehicle in P or N apply the brake pedal and press m on the instrument panel Replace the radio remote control battery as soon as possible Battery replacement 3 20 Restarting If the vehicle must be restarted while it is still moving move the shift lever to N and press m twice without pr...

Page 107: ...vehicle has two modes of operation Electric and extended range In both modes the vehicle is propelled by its electric drive unit It converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive the wheels The vehicle s performance remains the same in either mode Electric mode In electric mode the vehicle does not use fuel or produce tailpipe emissions During this primary mode the vehicle is powered b...

Page 108: ...high voltage battery fault the engine may run without turning off to generate the required electricity The malfunction indicator light will turn on Malfunction indicator light 3 62 Drive modes While driving in electric or extended range mode additional operating modes can be selected Press DRIVE MODE to display selectable drive modes in the Driver Information Centre DIC Continue pressing to scroll...

Page 109: ...better grade climbing performance While driving in Mountain mode the vehicle will have less responsive acceleration Mountain mode will not change normal vehicle braking performance for steep downhill grades Press DRIVE MODE to select Mountain mode If steep hill driving is expected it is recommended to select Mountain mode at least 20 minutes before driving on steep grades This will allow the vehic...

Page 110: ...ODE to select Hold mode Press DRIVE MODE again to return to Normal mode and it becomes active after three seconds Each time the vehicle is started it will return to Normal mode Control indicator Hold 3 64 Maintenance modes Engine maintenance mode Engine maintenance mode runs the engine to keep it in good working condition after approximately six weeks of no or very limited engine operation Engine ...

Page 111: ...average fuel age Old fuel can cause engine problems If low engine usage causes average fuel age to exceed approximately one year fuel maintenance mode will run the engine to use up the old fuel The engine will run until enough fresh fuel is added to bring the average fuel age into an acceptable range Allowing more old fuel to be used up by fuel maintenance mode and adding a larger amount of fresh ...

Page 112: ...keep it operational 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 Opera...

Page 113: ... P as mentioned seek the assistance of a workshop Note The shift lock is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low charged 12 volt battery Try charging or jump starting the 12 volt battery Jump start 3 168 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Note Shifting to R while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the electric drive unit Shift to R only after the vehicle is stopped N Ne...

Page 114: ...ng hard braking ABS control is made apparent through a pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of the regulation process For optimum braking keep the brake pedal fully depressed throughout the braking process despite the fact that the pedal is pulsating Do not reduce the pressure on the pedal After starting off the system performs a self test which may be audible Control indicator u 3 63 Fault 9 Wa...

Page 115: ... Driver Information Centre DIC The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position Releasing the m switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake If the m switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop the electrical parking brake will remain applied If the control indicator m flashes continuously the electrical parking brake is only par...

Page 116: ...ke sure that the parking brake is fully released and the control indicator m is off before driving Automatic release of the electrical parking brake The electrical parking brake will automatically release if the vehicle is running placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive away Avoid rapid acceleration when the electrical parking brake is applied to preserve parking brake lining life Electri...

Page 117: ...he drive wheels from spinning As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin electric drive unit output is reduced and the wheel spinning the most is braked individually This considerably improves the driving stability of the vehicle on slippery road surfaces TC is operational as soon as the control indicator b extinguishes When TC is active b flashes 9 Warning Do not let this special safety feature t...

Page 118: ...n Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TC is off The vehicle s driveline could be damaged Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control ESC improves driving stability when necessary regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip It also prevents the drive wheels from spinning As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve understeer oversteer electric drive unit output is r...

Page 119: ...justed accordingly Resetting If b comes on and stays on reset the system as follows 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Switch the ignition off and wait for 15 seconds 3 Switch the ignition on If b still comes on and stays on seek the assistance of a workshop Driver assistance systems Cruise control The cruise control lets the vehicle maintain a speed of about 25 mph or more without keeping your foot on the acce...

Page 120: ...up to the desired speed 3 Move the thumbwheel down toward SET and release it The desired set speed briefly appears in the instrument cluster 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal When the brakes are applied the system deactivates the cruise control Resuming a set speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged without eras...

Page 121: ...ontrol There are three ways to switch off cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal when cruise control disengages the indicator light will not be lit Press y Press m to turn the cruise control system off completely The previously set cruise control speed cannot be resumed Erasing speed memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing m or if the ignition is switched off ...

Page 122: ...ithin 1 ft of the front bumper while the vehicle is backing up and at the same time there is another object further than 1 ft from the rear bumper then the beeps only sound to indicate the object that is closer to the front bumper Activation and deactivation Press r on the overhead console to activate the system An LED next to the park assist button lights up Press r again to deactivate the system...

Page 123: ...ious reflective surfaces on objects or clothing as well as external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect obstacles Special attention has to be paid to low obstacles which can damage the lower part of the bumper If such obstacles leave the detection area of the sensors during approach of the vehicle a continuous warning tone will sound Caution Performance of the ultrasonic parking a...

Page 124: ...splays when the vehicle is shifted out of R after approximately 10 seconds To cancel the delay do one of the following Press a button on the infotainment system Shift into P Reach a vehicle speed of 5 mph Activation and deactivation To turn the rear view camera system on or off 1 Shift into P 2 Press the CONFIG button on the instrument panel 3 Select display 4 Select camera When a checkmark appear...

Page 125: ...e of the image that appears on the screen is different from the actual distance Fault The rear view camera system may not work properly or display a clear image if The rear view camera is turned off It is dark The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens Ice snow mud or anything else has built up on the camera lens Clean the lens rinse it with water and wipe it with a...

Page 126: ...charge port door is on the driver door inner trim panel With the vehicle in P press the button for one second and release to open the charge port door The charge port door can also be opened using the radio remote control Radio remote control 3 20 In cold weather conditions ice may form around the charge port door The charge port door may not open on the first attempt Remove ice from the area and ...

Page 127: ...28 4 Plug in the vehicle plug of the charge cord into the charge port on the vehicle Verify that the charging status indicator illuminates on top of the instrument panel and a horn chirp occurs Charging status 3 127 5 To arm the charge cord theft alert lock the vehicle with the radio remote control Vehicle personalisation 3 82 End charge 1 Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control to disarm...

Page 128: ... seconds A single horn chirp will sound and charging will begin immediately To cancel a temporary override unplug the charge cord wait for 10 seconds and then plug the charge cord back in A double horn chirp will sound and charging will be delayed Programmable charging in the Colour Info Display 3 69 Charging status The vehicle has a charging status indicator at the centre of the instrument panel ...

Page 129: ...city was interrupted before charging was complete To terminate this alert do one of the following Unplug the charge cord Press on the radio remote control Press and hold on the radio remote control then press again to stop the panic alarm Press the horn pad Vehicle personalisation 3 82 The system may be thermally conditioning the battery during any of the states above requiring electrical energy t...

Page 130: ... an extension cord is used because of limited access to 230 volt AC power use the following safeguards The 230 volt AC outlet should be residual current device protected A residual current device monitors for ground faults helping reduce the risk of electric shocks The extension cord should be Residual current device protected At least 1 5 square mm 3 conductor Rated for outdoor 9 Warning Multi ou...

Page 131: ...t must be repaired or another outlet source should be used A flashing red fault B indicates a charge cord fault The charge cord will attempt to reset automatically If the flashing red fault B continues for more than 30 seconds unplug the charge cord from the wall to reset If the fault remains seek the assistance of a workshop Charge level button 9 Warning Using a charge level that exceeds the elec...

Page 132: ...tationary 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 ci...

Page 133: ...at does not comply to EN 228 or similar can lead to deposits or engine damage and loss of warranty Caution Use of fuel with too low an octane rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage Refuelling 9 Danger Before refuelling switch off ignition and any external heaters with combustion chambers Switch off any mobile phones Follow the operating and safety instructions of the fillin...

Page 134: ...the fuel door button again 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 tank and wait a few seconds before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible Fuel filler cap Only use genuine fuel filler caps Fuel consumption CO2 Emissions Fuel To convert l 100 km into mpg divide 282 by num...

Page 135: ...ing style as well as road and traffic conditions All values are based on the EU base model with standard equipment The calculation of fuel consumption takes into account the vehicle s kerb weight ascertained in accordance with the regulations Optional equipment may result in slightly higher fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels and a lower maximum speed Towing General information The vehicle is...

Page 136: ...erwise granted approval Do not make any modifications to the electrical system e g changes of electronic control units chip tuning Caution When transporting the vehicle on a train or on a recovery vehicle the mud flaps might be damaged Lifting the vehicle 9 Warning Lifting the vehicle improperly can cause serious injuries to you and others or damage the vehicle The vehicle should be lifted just by...

Page 137: ...ing the vehicle with a service jack There are four points where the vehicle can be lifted with a service jack When lifting the vehicle from the rear place the service jack directly under the spring seat When lifting the vehicle from the front place the service jack directly under the cradle mount Ramps may be needed under the front tyres to provide the necessary clearance for certain service jacks...

Page 138: ...ange covering Do not probe tamper with cut or modify high voltage cable or wiring 9 Warning Only perform engine compartment checks when the ignition is off The cooling fan may start operating even if the ignition is off Bonnet Opening 1 Turn off the vehicle before opening the bonnet If the vehicle is on the engine will start when the bonnet is opened Electric vehicle operation modes 3 106 2 Pull t...

Page 139: ...he level We recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was used at last change The engine oil level must not exceed the cross hatched area on the dipstick Caution Overfilled engine oil must be drained or suctioned out Capacities 3 185 Engine oil quality viscosity 3 177 Fit the cap on straight and tighten it Cooling system The vehicle has three different cooling systems Check regularly ...

Page 140: ...voir is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment Check to see if coolant is visible in the high voltage battery coolant reservoir If coolant is visible but the coolant level is below the cold fill line there could be a leak in the cooling system The high voltage battery coolant reservoir in the vehicle is filled with a 1 1 mixture of approved coolant concentrate and deionised water ...

Page 141: ...s overheating the fans should be running If they are not do not continue to run the vehicle and have the vehicle serviced Washer fluid An error message will appear on the Driver Information Centre DIC when the fluid level is low Fill with clean water mixed with a suitable quantity of washer fluid which contains antifreeze For the correct mixing ratio refer to the washer fluid container Caution Onl...

Page 142: ...e sensing system may shut down the high voltage system When this occurs the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start A service message will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre DIC Before the vehicle can be operated again it must be serviced at a workshop A vehicle cover which can reduce sun loading on the vehicle and improve high voltage battery life is availab...

Page 143: ... or use a battery trickle charger In addition to avoid potential damage to the high voltage battery perform the following recommended steps Store the high voltage battery with 1 2 charge or less Always store the vehicle in an environment between 10 C and 30 C Vehicle storage at extreme temperatures can cause damage to the high voltage battery Remember to reconnect the 12 volt battery when ready to...

Page 144: ...ly the same bulb type for replacement Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment Halogen bulbs 9 Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurised gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Halogen headlights Driver side headlights To replace the high low beam headlight 1 Remove the co...

Page 145: ...ight assembly by turning it clockwise Tail lights Have the lights replaced by a workshop Side turn signal lights Have bulbs replaced by a workshop Reversing light A Reversing light B Rear fog light 1 Remove the three inboard screws from the aero panel located under the rear fascia 2 Push up on the aero panel to locate the reversing light bulb socket A 3 Turn the bulb socket A counterclockwise to r...

Page 146: ...to install it into the light assembly C 6 Reinstall the light assembly C into the fascia by inserting the left side first 7 Push the spring clip side into place Rear fog light Reversing light Rear fog light assembly Outside view A Reversing light B Rear fog light Reversing light Rear fog light assembly Backside view 1 Remove the three inboard screws from the aero panel located under the rear fasci...

Page 147: ... an electrical system overload When the current electrical load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle Headlight wiring Windscreen wiper motor Pow...

Page 148: ...by an electrical problem and not snow or ice be sure to get it fixed Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse There are four fuse boxes in the vehicle in the front left of the engine compartment on the right end side and the left end side of the instrument panel behind a cover on the left side of the load compartment Before replacing a fuse turn off the respecti...

Page 149: ...various types of fuse from the top or side and withdraw fuse Engine compartment fuse box The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment To open the fuse block cover press the clips at the front and back and rotate the cover up to the side ...

Page 150: ...er module Battery 12 13 Cabin heater pump and valve Mini fuses Usage 14 Theft deterrent Power sounder 15 Traction power inverter module and transmission control module Battery 17 Engine control module Battery 22 Left high beam headlight 24 25 26 Theft deterrent Horn 31 32 Run Crank Sensing diagnostic module instrument cluster passenger airbag display headlight level switch automatic dimming inside...

Page 151: ... Right high beam headlight Mini fuses Usage 46 47 49 50 Run Crank Rear view camera accessory power module tyre pressure monitor headlight levelling motors 51 Run Crank for ABS Rechargeable energy storage system high voltage battery 52 Engine control module transmission control module Run Crank Mini fuses Usage 53 Traction power inverter module Run Crank 54 Run Crank Fuel system control module air ...

Page 152: ...age 5 Charge port door After having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly malfunctions may occur Instrument panel fuse box Instrument panel fuse box on the left side end The left instrument panel fuse box is located on the left side end of the instrument panel To access the fuses open the fuse panel door by pulling...

Page 153: ...ry data link connector right hand drive F8 Column lock left hand drive F9 Hands free phone Fuses Usage F10 Body control module 1 Body control module electronics Remote entry Power moding Centre high mounted stoplight Number plate lights Left daytime running light Left position lights Tailgate release relay control Washer pump relay control Switch indicator lights F11 Body control module 4 Left hea...

Page 154: ...pen the fuse panel door by pulling out A fuse puller is located in the engine compartment fuse block Fuses Usage F1 Steering wheel switch backlighting F2 Column lock right hand drive F3 Cluster right hand drive F4 Body control module 3 Right headlight F5 Body control module 2 Body control module electronics Tail light Right daytime running light Shifter lock Switch backlighting Rear fog light F6 B...

Page 155: ...and drive F11 Intrusion and inclination sensor F12 Blower motor left hand drive F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 Relays Usage R1 R2 R3 R4 Deadbolt right hand drive Child lockout left hand drive Diodes Usage DIODE To reinstall the door insert the bottom tab first then push the door back into its original location Load compartment fuse box The fuse box is on the left side of the load compartment behind a cov...

Page 156: ...uel Diurnal valve and evap leak check module F7 Accessory power module cooling fan F8 Amplifier F9 Digital audio broadcast F10 Regulated voltage control Ultrasonic front and rear parking assist F11 Horn Fuses Usage F12 Rear power windows F13 Electrical parking brake F14 Rear defog Upper grid F15 F16 Tailgate release F17 F18 Relays Usage R1 Rear defog Upper grid R2 Tailgate release R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 H...

Page 157: ...y on wet and snow covered road surfaces Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 C and should therefore be fitted on all wheels Tyres of size 205 60R16 are permitted as winter tyres Tyres of size 215 55R17 and 225 45R18 are not permitted as winter tyres In accordance with country specific regulations affix the speed sticker in the driver s field of view Tyre designa...

Page 158: ...ad separation and even to tyre blow out at high speeds If the tyre pressure shall be reduced or increased on a vehicle with tyre pressure monitoring system switch off ignition Tyre pressure monitoring system The tyre pressure monitor system uses radio and sensor technology to check tyre pressure levels The tyre pressure monitoring system sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tyres and...

Page 159: ...e monitoring system to continue to function properly Tyre pressure monitor operation When a low tyre pressure condition is detected A illuminates If A comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tyres as recommended in this manual Tyre pressures 3 185 A message to check the pressure in a specific tyre displays in the Driver Information Centre DIC A and the DIC warning message come on at each...

Page 160: ...and five minutes overall to match all four tyre wheel positions If it takes longer the matching process stops and must be restarted Follow the tyre pressure monitoring system sensor matching process 1 Set the parking brake 2 Switch the ignition on and place the vehicle in P 3 If the DIC display is minimised press the SELECT knob to maximise it 4 Use the SELECT knob to scroll to the tyre pressure d...

Page 161: ...ulates The following relearn process takes up to 10 minutes of driving with a speed of minimum 12 mph In this case can be displayed or pressure values can swap in the DIC If problems occur during the relearn process a warning message is displayed in the DIC Note Vehicles equipped with the auto learn function do not allow manual sensor matching Fault The tyre pressure monitoring system will not wor...

Page 162: ... 6 mm has been reached when the tread has worn down as far as one of the tread wear indicators TWI Their position is indicated by markings on the sidewall If there is more wear at the front than the rear swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically Ensure that the direction of rotation of the wheels is the same as before Tyres age even if they are not used We recommend tyre replacement eve...

Page 163: ... inboard sides including chain lock 9 Warning Damage may lead to tyre blowout Tyre chains are only permitted on tyres of size 205 60R16 Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 215 55R17 and 225 45R18 Tyre repair kit This vehicle has a tyre repair kit consequently it has no spare wheel vehicle tools and no place to store a tyre The tyre repair kit can be used to temporarily seal punctures up...

Page 164: ...ore have this tyre replaced If unusual noise is heard or the compressor becomes hot turn compressor off for at least 30 minutes The built in safety valve opens at a pressure of 7 bar Note the expiry date of the kit After this date its sealing capability is no longer guaranteed Pay attention to storage information on sealant bottle Replace the used sealant bottle Dispose of the bottle as prescribed...

Page 165: ...re by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the sealant air hose F onto the tyre valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug H into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets Power outlets 3 56 Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the vehicle The vehicle must be running while using the air compress...

Page 166: ...The tyre is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tyre therefore steps 12 through 18 must be done immediately after step 11 Be careful while handling the tyre repair kit as it could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug H from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 13 Turn the sealant air hose F counterclockwise to remo...

Page 167: ...lation pressure 20 Wipe off any sealant from the wheel tyre and vehicle 21 Dispose of the used sealant canister E and sealant air hose F assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local laws and practices 22 Replace it with a new canister available from a workshop 23 After temporarily sealing a tyre using the tyre repair kit take the vehicle to a workshop within a 100 miles of driving to hav...

Page 168: ... to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge C Tyre and loading information label 3 156 Tyre pressures 3 185 The pressure gauge C may read higher than the actual tyre pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached If you inflate the tyre higher than the recommended p...

Page 169: ...rkshop 5 Push the new canister into place Jump starting Jump starting is connecting jumper cables between the two vehicles to enable vehicle starting If the vehicle or another vehicle has a run down 12 volt battery it can be jump started using good condition jumper cables There are different procedures depending on if the vehicle has a run down battery or another vehicle has a run down battery Rea...

Page 170: ...ust have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system 2 Park both vehicles close enough so that the jumper cables can reach both vehicles positive and negative terminals The vehicles must not touch each other It could cause an unwanted ground connection that could damage both vehicles electrical systems Put both vehicles in P for an automatic transmission or electric drive unit For a manual tra...

Page 171: ...cle 5 Push m button to start This will wake up the electronics on the vehicle After the instrument cluster initialises the vehicle will use power from the high voltage battery to charge the 12 volt battery The jumper cables can then be disconnected If the vehicle does not start seek the assistance of a workshop Disconnecting the jumper cables 1 Disconnect the black negative jumper cable from the v...

Page 172: ...ccess cover in the rear cargo area Open the access cover for the positive terminal cover A and the negative terminal cover B 6 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation or a shock could result and the vehicles could be damaged Before connecting the jumper cables here are some basic things to know Positive jumper cable goes to positive battery terminal or a remote positiv...

Page 173: ...cting the jumper cables 1 Disconnect the black negative jumper cable from the other vehicle that had the run down battery Do not let the other end of the cable touch anything until after the next step 2 Disconnect the black negative jumper cable from the vehicle 3 Disconnect the red positive jumper cable from the vehicle Do not let the other end of the cable touch anything until after the next ste...

Page 174: ...ly rinsed out Clean edges and folds on opened doors and the bonnet as well as the areas they cover Have the door hinges of all doors greased by a workshop Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam jet or high pressure jet cleaner Thoroughly rinse and leather off the vehicle Rinse leather frequently Use separate leathers for painted and glass surfaces remnants of wax on the windows will impa...

Page 175: ...d have it waxed if necessary Bitumen rubber materials could damage the PVC coating Have underbody work carried out by a workshop Before and after winter wash the underbody and have the protective wax coating checked Front air deflector A Outer air deflector B Inner air deflector C Tab D Slot The front air deflector allows air to flow cleaner under the vehicle Should the front air deflector become ...

Page 176: ...ies to clothing with sharp edged objects like zips or belts or studded jeans Plastic and rubber parts Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with the same cleaner as used to clean the body Use interior cleaner if necessary Do not use any other agent Avoid solvents and petrol in particular Do not use high pressure jet cleaners ...

Page 177: ...year whichever occurs first unless otherwise indicated in the service display Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet The date and mileage is completed with the stamp and signature of the servicing workshop Make sure that the Service and Warranty Booklet is completed correctly as continuous proof of service is essential if any warranty or goodwill clai...

Page 178: ...atural Gas CNG Liquified Petroleum Gas LPG and Ethanol E85 fuelled engines Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the minimum ambient temperature 3 179 Topping up engine oil Engine oils of different manufacturers and brands can be mixed as long as they comply with the required engine oil quality and viscosity Use of engine oil with only ACEA A1 or only A5 quality is prohibit...

Page 179: ...that intend to give additional corrosion protection or seal against minor leaks can cause function problems Liability for consequences resulting from the use of additional coolant additives will be rejected Brake fluid Only use high performance brake fluid approved for the vehicle consult a workshop Over time brake fluid absorbs moisture which will reduce braking effectiveness The brake fluid shou...

Page 180: ...tification and service parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts identification label The label is inside the right rear cargo storage door and has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model design...

Page 181: ...uding CNG LPG E85 Diesel engines Petrol engines including CNG LPG E85 Diesel engines dexos 1 dexos 2 In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change Engine oil viscosity grades All European countries and Israel except Belarus Moldova Russia Serbia Turkey Ambient temperature Petrol and diesel engines down to 25 C SAE 5W 30 or SAE ...

Page 182: ... CNG LPG E85 Diesel engines Petrol engines including CNG LPG E85 Diesel engines dexos 1 dexos 2 In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus Moldova Russia Serbia Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines including CNG LPG E85 Diesel engines Petrol engines including CNG LPG E85 Diesel engines GM LL A 025 GM L...

Page 183: ... LPG E85 Diesel engines Petrol engines including CNG LPG E85 Diesel engines ACEA A3 B3 ACEA A3 B4 ACEA C3 API SM API SN Engine oil viscosity grades All countries outside Europe except Israel including Belarus Moldova Russia Serbia Turkey Ambient temperature Petrol and diesel engines down to 25 C SAE 5W 30 or SAE 5W 40 below 25 C SAE 0W 30 or SAE 0W 40 ...

Page 184: ...e A14XFL Petrol Electric motor Number of cylinders 4 Piston displacement cm3 1398 Power Engine Electric motor kW 63 111 at rpm 4800 5000 Torque Nm 126 370 at rpm 4250 250 2800 Fuel type Petrol Octane rating RON recommended 95 possible 98 ...

Page 185: ...hicle weight Kerb weight kg 1735 Vehicle dimensions Length mm 4498 Width mm 1787 Height unladen mm 1439 Wheelbase mm 2685 1 The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight without driver plus 200 kg payload Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle ...

Page 186: ...ple 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 55 R17 240 2 4 35 240 2 4 35 270 2 7 39 270 2 7 39 250 2 5 36 290 2 9 42 225 45 R182 260 2 6 38 260 2 6 38 280 2 8 41 280 2 8 41 270 2 7 39 310 2 4 45 205 60 R163 260 2 6 38 260 2 6 38 280 2 8 41 280 2 8 41 270 2 7 39 310 2 4 45 2 Reinforced variant XL 3 Only permitted as...

Page 187: ...lated materials including without limitation the previous referred to licenses and software Customer assistance offices My Ampera service contact telephone numbers for the owner s manual We aim to provide you with an excellent customer experience In the unlikely event that you have a problem your authorised dealership will be more than happy to assist you Alternatively our My Ampera helpline can p...

Page 188: ...Some data may be stored during regular operation to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions other data is stored only in a crash or near crash event by modules in your vehicle systems that have an event data recording function such as the airbag control module The systems may record diagnostic data about the condition of the vehicle e g oil level or vehicle mileage and information how it was op...

Page 189: ...anufacturer may use the collected or received diagnostic data for the manufacturer s research needs to make it available for research needs where appropriate confidentiality is maintained and need is shown to share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with other organisations for research purposes Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for func...

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Page 191: ...77 Brakes 140 Brake system 63 Bulb replacement 143 C Capacities 185 Car Pass 19 Central locking system 23 Changing tyre and wheel size 161 Charge cord 128 Charging 125 Charging status 127 Charging system 62 Child locks 24 Child restraint installation locations 45 Child restraint systems 43 Climate control 14 Clock 56 Colour Info Display 69 Control indicators 59 Control of the vehicle 102 Convex sh...

Page 192: ...ole storage 50 Folding 29 Front airbag system 40 Fuel consumption CO2 Emissions 133 Fuel for petrol engines 132 Fuel gauge 57 Fuses 147 G General information 134 Glovebox 49 H Halogen bulbs 143 Halogen headlights 143 Hand brake 114 Hazard warning flashers 91 Headlight aiming 143 Headlight flash 91 Headlight range adjustment 91 Head restraint adjustment 8 Head restraints 32 Heated 29 Heated rear wi...

Page 193: ...5 Remote start 20 Retained power off 104 Reversing light 144 Reversing lights 92 S Seat adjustment 7 34 Seat belt 8 Seat belt reminder 61 Seat belts 36 Seat position 33 Service 100 176 Service display 58 Service information 176 Service network 186 Service Parts identification label 179 Side airbag system 41 Side turn signal lights 144 Speedometer 57 Sport mode 64 Starting and stopping the vehicle ...

Page 194: ...e dimensions 184 Vehicle Identification Number 179 Vehicle messages 81 Vehicle personalisation 82 Vehicle ready 65 Vehicle specific data 3 Vehicle unlocking 6 Vehicle weight 184 W Warning triangle 52 Washer and wiper systems 14 Washer fluid 140 Wheel covers 162 Wheels and tyres 156 Windscreen wiper washer 55 Winter tyres 156 Wiper blade replacement 142 ...

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