Vauxhall Ampera, Owner'S Manual

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106 Driving and operating
ignition is on. When the ignition is
switched off, the
m
button light will
also turn off 1) .
The radio remote control has to be
within the vehicle for the system to
operate. If the vehicle does not start,
place the mechanical key of the radio
remote control inside the transmitter
slot located in the instrument panel
storage compartment.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
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107.
Switch on ignition
With the ignition off and the brake
pedal applied, press
m
once to switch
on the ignition. The
R
light
will be illuminated in the instrument
cluster, if the vehicle is ready to be
driven. This can take up to
15 seconds at extremely cold
temperatures. The engine will only
start if necessary. If the vehicle does
not start, the instrument cluster will
display a screen with inactive fuel and
battery gauges.
Vehicle ready light
3
72.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
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107.
Ignition off
To switch the ignition off, push button
m
with the vehicle in P. Retained
power off will remain active until the
driver's door is opened. If switching
off the ignition while the vehicle is not
in P, the vehicle will not be ready to
be driven. However, some of the
electrical features of the vehicle can
be used. A message will appear in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
Retained power off
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106.
Electric drive unit
3
113.
The vehicle may have an electric
steering column lock. The lock is
activated when the ignition is
switched off and one of the front doors
is opened. A sound may be heard as
the lock actuates or releases. The
steering column lock may not release
if the wheels are not turned to the
centre. If this happens, the vehicle
may not start. Move the steering
wheel from left to right while
attempting to start the vehicle. If this
does not work, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
If the vehicle must be shut-off in an
emergency:
1. Brake, applying a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the brakes
repeatedly. This may deplete
power assist, requiring increased
brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle into N. This can
be done while the vehicle is
moving. After shifting to N, firmly
apply the brakes and steer the
vehicle to a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to
P and switch the ignition off by
pushing button
m
.
4. Set the parking brake
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115.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or up to 10 minutes after the ignition
is switched off:
1)
Please consider that "ignition on/off" refers to the operating condition of the vehicle.