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Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: June 2012 TS 1710-A-13

VAUXHALL Ampera

Owner’s Manual

Model Year 2013

Edition: June 2012

TS 1710-A-13

Summary of Contents for Ampera

Page 1: ...0 1 Owner s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition June 2012 TS 1710 A 13 VAUXHALL Ampera Owner s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition June 2012 TS 1710 A 13...

Page 2: ...nd windows 19 Seats restraints 34 Storage 51 Instruments and controls 59 Lighting 89 Climate control 95 Driving and operating 104 Vehicle care 141 Service and maintenance 178 Technical data 181 Custom...

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

Page 4: ...the specific laws and regulations of the country that you are in These laws may differ from the information in this Owner s Manual When this Owner s Manual refers to a workshop visit we recommend you...

Page 5: ...ormation on risk of fatal injury Disregarding this information may endanger life 9 Warning Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury Disregarding this information may le...

Page 6: ...Introduction 5...

Page 7: ...nder 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 bu...

Page 8: ...er 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...

Page 9: ...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 35 Seat belts 3 39 Airbag...

Page 10: ...tric adjustment 3 29 Folding exterior mirrors 3 29 Heated exterior mirrors 3 30 Steering wheel adjustment Unlock lever adjust steering wheel then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked Do not adju...

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

Page 12: ...control 67 Airbag deactivation control indicator 68 9 Interior mirror 30 10 Charging status indicator 134 11 Light sensor 89 Climate sensor 95 12 Instrument panel storage 51 13 Colour Info Display 74...

Page 13: ...d off automatically m activation or deactivation of the automatic light control 8 sidelights 9 low beam r rear fog light Lighting 3 89 Headlight flash high beam and low beam headlight flash pull lever...

Page 14: ...change signals lever up right turn signal lever down left turn signal Turn and lane change signals 3 91 Parking lights 3 92 Hazard warning flashers Operated with the button Hazard warning flashers 3...

Page 15: ...er and wiper systems Windscreen wiper HI fast LO slow INT interval wiping OFF off For a single wipe press the lever down Windscreen wiper 3 60 Wiper blade replacement 3 150 Adjustable wiper interval W...

Page 16: ...d by pressing the button Heated rear window 3 33 Heated rearview mirror 3 30 Demisting and defrosting the windows Press V button Set temperature to warmest level Heated rear window on Automatic climat...

Page 17: ...on is on the brake pedal is applied first and then the shift lever button is pressed Electric drive unit 3 109 Starting off Check before starting off Tyre pressure and condition 3 162 3 190 Engine oil...

Page 18: ...s the brake pedal and push m Please consider what the operating condition of the vehicle is meant when the term ignition on off is used Starting and stopping the vehicle 3 107 Power button 3 105 Elect...

Page 19: ...mately one second Switch off the ignition Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock engages If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope set the parking brake and then shift the se...

Page 20: ...orrect key 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 th...

Page 21: ...in to cancel the panic alarm Engine Assisted Heating Activates the heating or air conditioning systems and the rear window defogger from outside the vehicle The vehicle may have auto heated seats whic...

Page 22: ...tivating Engine Assisted Heating Engine Assisted Heating can only be extended once between driving Cancelling Engine Assisted Heating To cancel Engine Assisted Heating do any of the following Aim the...

Page 23: ...ould damage the transmitter Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces Extend the key and open the unit Replace the battery battery type CR 2032 paying attention to the installation position Clo...

Page 24: ...cking To lock the doors and the tailgate press the lock unlock button on any of the door handles if all doors are closed Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors and the tailgate Note In the eve...

Page 25: ...econds with all doors closed and the ignition switched off all doors will be locked and the anti theft locking system will be activated Anti theft locking system 3 26 Central locking buttons Locks or...

Page 26: ...The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside If an inside rear door handle is pulled when the child lock is activated that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash Release the hand...

Page 27: ...d could enter the vehicle This can cause unconsciousness and even death Caution Before opening the tailgate check overhead obstructions such as a garage door to avoid damage to the tailgate Always che...

Page 28: ...ocked By pressing twice the system will arm immediately Note Changes to the vehicle interior such as the use of seat covers or open windows could impair the function of passenger compartment monitorin...

Page 29: ...r This vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system does not have to be manually activated or deactivated The immobiliser is activated automatically after the ignition is switched off The s...

Page 30: ...ress the control pad to adjust the respective mirror In the centre position of the selector switch no mirror is selected Folding For pedestrian safety the exterior mirrors will swing out of their norm...

Page 31: ...urns off automatically after approx 5 minutes Heated rear window 3 33 Interior mirrors Manual anti dazzle To reduce dazzle adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing Automatic anti dazzle...

Page 32: ...e of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted Power windows 9 Warning Take care when operating the power windows Risk of injury particularly to children If...

Page 33: ...ety 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 closi...

Page 34: ...ed 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 button Heating turns off...

Page 35: ...the head restraint set to the proper position 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 l...

Page 36: ...l 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 se...

Page 37: ...display instruments There 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 34...

Page 38: ...setting by pressing the button for the respective seat one or more times The indicators next to the heating symbol indicate the setting Prolonged use of the highest setting for people with sensitive...

Page 39: ...r Press the button for the respective seat on the instrument panel Heated seats during Engine Assisted Heating When it is cold outside the heated seats can be programmed to turn on automatically durin...

Page 40: ...shoes or sharp edged objects or trapped Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors Seat belt reminder X 3 67 Belt force limiters On the front seats stress on the body is reduced by the gradua...

Page 41: ...ng snugly Do not place objects such as handbags or mobile phones between the belt and your body 9 Warning The belt must not rest against hard or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing Removin...

Page 42: ...d must be under the seat belt and the guide on top 9 Warning A seat belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the seat belt can be seriously in...

Page 43: ...n the centre console area Do not put any magnetic objects in this area Do not stick anything on the airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials Each airbag is triggered only once Have dep...

Page 44: ...front seat backrests This can be identified by the word AIRBAG The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain severity The ignition needs to be switched on The inflated...

Page 45: ...wer portion of the instrument panel The knee airbag system is triggered in the event of a front end impact of a certain severity The ignition needs to be switched on The inflated airbags cushion the i...

Page 46: ...tem on a seat with activated front passenger frontal and knee airbag Risk of fatal injury for an adult person on a seat with deactivated front passenger frontal and knee airbag As long as the control...

Page 47: ...The rear seats are the most convenient location to fasten a child restraint system Children should travel facing rearwards in the vehicle as long as possible This makes sure that the child s backbone...

Page 48: ...ivated airbag deactivated airbag Group 0 Up to 10 kg X U1 U Group 0 Up to 13 kg X U1 U Group I 9 to 18 kg X U1 U Group II 15 to 25 kg X X U Group III 22 to 36 kg X X U 1 Seating position must be adjus...

Page 49: ...IL Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the specific vehicle restricted or semi universal categories The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type IUF Suita...

Page 50: ...in the weight class 9 to 18 kg B1 ISO F2X Forward facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg C ISO R3 Rear facing child restraint system for children of maximum...

Page 51: ...es The Top tether anchors for outboard rear seating positions are on the back of the rear backrest Be sure to use an anchor on that side of the vehicle where the child restraint will be placed Top tet...

Page 52: ...el storage A storage compartment is located on top of the instrument panel A transmitter slot for the radio remote control transmitter is located inside the storage compartment Radio remote control 3...

Page 53: ...ers are located in the rear floor console Door panel storage A storage compartment is located in the door trim Long objects such as an umbrella can be slid into the opening of either the driver or pas...

Page 54: ...e information see the Infotainment system manual Storage in the rear armrest Lift the handle to access the storage area A USB port and an AUX socket are located inside the rear console For more inform...

Page 55: ...ove it from the vehicle Installing the armrest To install the armrest align the bracket on the rear of the armrest into the slot on the rear console and push the armrest down until the latch locks int...

Page 56: ...ight locked position If the seat belt is damaged seek the assistance of a workshop and have it replaced 9 Warning Only drive the vehicle when the backrests are securely locked into position Otherwise...

Page 57: ...d compartment behind a cover Remove the cover by pushing the latch Load compartment cover Use the four loops to hook the cover to the side panels Do not place any objects on the cover Lashing eyes The...

Page 58: ...e floor cover in the load compartment Loading information Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed against the seat backrests Make sure that the backrests are securely engaged If objects...

Page 59: ...r Do not place any unsecured objects in the interior Do not drive with an open load compartment 9 Warning Always make sure that the load in the vehicle is securely stowed Otherwise objects can be thro...

Page 60: ...djust 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 Inf...

Page 61: ...aching Press 4 and a soft note alert will momentarily sound The pedestrian safety alert is only available when the vehicle is not in park position P The pedestrian safety alert is not suitable as a ho...

Page 62: ...wipe interval short interval turn adjuster wheel upwards long interval turn adjuster wheel downwards Windscreen washer Pull lever Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few...

Page 63: ...off mode Retained power off 3 106 Electrical accessories that are connected must comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839 Do not connect any current deliv...

Page 64: ...t Reset the trip data by pressing and holding the SELECT button of the Driver Information Centre DIC controls when either trip A or trip B is displayed The trip odometer is located within the DIC 3 73...

Page 65: ...the gauge accel If acceleration is too aggressive to optimise efficiency the ball will turn yellow and travel above the centre of the gauge brake If braking is too aggressive to optimise efficiency t...

Page 66: ...the Driver Information Centre Have engine oil and filter changed by a workshop within the next 600 miles Driver Information Centre 3 73 Service information 3 178 Control indicators The control indica...

Page 67: ...66 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

Page 68: ...shed for a while until the seat belt has been fastened Flashes Up to a certain time after the ignition has been switched on Seat belt status on rear seats 6 flashes or illuminates Illuminates After th...

Page 69: ...ury for an adult person on a seat with deactivated front passenger frontal and knee airbags If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may b...

Page 70: ...Illuminates after the ignition is switched on The brake fluid level is too low or any other problem with the brake system exists Brake fluid level 3 148 9 Warning Stop Do not continue your journey Co...

Page 71: ...service Towing 3 173 Sport mode Sport illuminates when sport mode is selected Sport mode 3 110 Mountain mode Mountain illuminates when mountain mode is selected Mountain mode 3 110 Hold mode Hold illu...

Page 72: ...ant level If the control indicator remains on seek the assistance of your workshop Tyre pressure monitoring system A illuminates or flashes yellow Illuminates One or more of the tyres are significantl...

Page 73: ...uminates yellow The rear fog light is on 3 91 Cruise control m illuminates white or green Illuminates white The system is on Illuminates green A certain speed is stored Cruise control 3 120 Vehicle de...

Page 74: ...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 kno...

Page 75: ...er of the total power coming from the engine or battery to operate the vehicle Following distance indication E Select this menu item to adjust the following distance indication Following distance indi...

Page 76: ...en the engine electric drive unit and high voltage battery These components will be highlighted when they are active Charging Charge mode selection There are three programmable charge modes From the c...

Page 77: ...nd will be completed by the departure time only if sufficient time is given after the charge cord is plugged in Delayed Rate Departure Time The vehicle estimates the charging start time based on the u...

Page 78: ...it Select one of the following options Edit Electric Rate Schedule Edit Departure Time Schedule Select Charge Rate Preference Charge rate preference selection From the Departure Time Rate Information...

Page 79: ...g From the Select Electric Rate Plan screen press Summer Winter Schedule then press Edit 1 Press Summer Start 2 Press or to set the month and day for the start of summer 3 Press Winter Start 4 Press o...

Page 80: ...dited The start time is automatically populated in the rate table Electric rate schedule viewing From the Select Electric Rate Plan screen press either View Summer Schedule View Winter Schedule or Vie...

Page 81: ...utton of the charge port door on the driver door to view the charge mode status pop up in the Colour Info Display 2 Press Temporary Override 3 Press the or button to change the next departure time 4 P...

Page 82: ...ar if the following occurs There was an unintended loss of AC power during the plug in charge event For example there was a power outage or the charge cord was unplugged from the wall Programmable cha...

Page 83: ...reached To reset these values the high voltage battery will need to be fully recharged The circle graph also represents the percentage of distance travelled using electric mode versus extended range...

Page 84: ...o not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing the SELECT knob The messages requiring immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should...

Page 85: ...previous screen Submenus An arrow on the right hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options Selecting a menu option 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob to highlight the function 2 P...

Page 86: ...nd air quality menu to display Auto fan speed Auto heated seats Auto demist Engine Assisted Heating Auto fan speed Auto fan speed sets the automatic fan speed to maintain the desired interior temperat...

Page 87: ...off Personalization by driver This setting allows the radio to store favourites selected by driver Charging Cord Theft Alert This setting allows the Charging Cord Theft Alert to be turned on or off C...

Page 88: ...ighting by unlocking Door Unlock Passive door unlock Passive door lock Remote left in vehicle reminder Exterior lighting by unlocking When on the exterior lights will flash when unlocking the vehicle...

Page 89: ...mote left in vehicle reminder When on the horn will chirp rapidly three times when a radio remote control is left in the vehicle Restore factory settings This setting returns he vehicle personalisatio...

Page 90: ...matic light control function When the automatic light control function is switched on and the ignition is switched on the system switches between daytime running light and low beam depending on the li...

Page 91: ...off Move the exterior lamp control to m or 8 to disable this feature Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered the low beam is switched on High beam To switch from low to high beam push the turn and l...

Page 92: ...ack the turn signal is automatically deactivated For three flashes e g when changing lanes press the lever until resistance is felt and then release Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the l...

Page 93: ...rsing lights The reversing light comes on when the ignition is switched on and reverse gear is selected Electric drive unit 3 113 Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may mist up briefl...

Page 94: ...ff u on 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 are located in...

Page 95: ...nd 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 p...

Page 96: ...control system may not work properly Climate control touch screen The climate mode fan air delivery recirculation and auto heated seat can be controlled by pressing the CLIMATE button on the instrume...

Page 97: ...recirculation mode Close the air vents If it is in MIN a mode and if automatic defog is enabled the air conditioning and electric heat may turn on if high humidity conditions exist Vehicle personalis...

Page 98: ...also run if V is selected regardless of the climate mode Automatic operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery mode and recirculation to heat up or cool down the vehicle to...

Page 99: ...cle personalisation 3 84 Manual operation Fan control Press the fan control buttons x on the instrument panel or the touch screen fan control to increase or decrease the fan speed The fan speed settin...

Page 100: ...t well K to floor well 9 to windscreen and front door windows V Air is directed to the windscreen The windscreen is cleared of fog or frost more quickly Selecting V will disable automatic control and...

Page 101: ...inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odours from entering Pressing 4 cancels automatic recirculation Press AUTO or AUTO 4 to return to automatic operation recirculation runs automatically as...

Page 102: ...seat to operate the seat heating The controls are located on the instrument panel Heated seats 3 37 Heated rear window Operated by pressing the button Heated rear window 3 33 Heated rearview mirror 3...

Page 103: ...ation without running the engine Air vents To open the vent turn the adjuster wheel to 7 Turn the adjuster wheel at the vent outlet to adjust the amount of air coming out Tilt and swivel the slats to...

Page 104: ...en 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 sy...

Page 105: ...Efficiency gauge in the instrument cluster The ball indicator should stay green and in the centre of the gauge Inefficient acceleration is indicated by the ball turning yellow and moving above the ce...

Page 106: ...ird full Excess fuel weight impacts efficiency and range Avoid unnecessary use of electrical accessories Power used for functions other than propelling the vehicle will reduce electric vehicle range T...

Page 107: ...some of the electrical features of the vehicle can be used A message will appear in the Driver Information Centre DIC Retained power off 3 106 Electric drive unit 3 113 The vehicle may have an electr...

Page 108: ...r Information Centre DIC Radio remote control 3 20 A welcome ready and goodbye audio message is given out in the vehicle and animated on the instrument cluster when opening the driver s door upon entr...

Page 109: ...he ignition is switched on Always press m to switch the ignition off before exiting Stopping Power button 3 105 Parking Note Do not allow the vehicle to remain in extreme temperatures for long periods...

Page 110: ...enough to provide electric mode operation but the engine still runs These are Cold ambient temperatures Hot or cold high voltage battery temperatures The bonnet being open or not completely closed and...

Page 111: ...displays Driver Information Centre DIC 3 73 Sport mode Sport mode provides more responsive acceleration than Normal mode but can reduce efficiency Use Normal mode whenever possible Control indicator...

Page 112: ...n engine maintenance mode is required a request screen appears on the Colour Info Display at vehicle start If Yes is selected engine maintenance mode will start The engine will run for a set amount of...

Page 113: ...g fuel maintenance mode the engine may turn on and off If fuel maintenance mode is needed a request screen appears on the Colour Info Display at vehicle start If Yes is selected fuel maintenance mode...

Page 114: ...vehicle cannot move easily 9 Warning It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P with the parking brake firmly applied The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle...

Page 115: ...vides the best fuel economy If more power is needed for passing and the vehicle is Going less than 35 mph push the accelerator pedal approx halfway down Going approx 35 mph or more push the accelerato...

Page 116: ...rom locking ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock The vehicle remains steerable even during hard braking ABS control is made apparent through a pulse in the...

Page 117: ...e electrical parking brake is only partially applied or released or there is a problem with the electrical parking brake If so a message will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre DIC If m fla...

Page 118: ...69 Driver Information Centre DIC 3 73 Regenerative braking Regenerative braking takes some of the energy of the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy This energy is then stored back...

Page 119: ...into taking risks when driving Adapt speed to the road conditions Control indicator b 3 70 Deactivation TC can be switched off when spinning of drive wheels is required Press b button on the overhead...

Page 120: ...ng Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving Adapt speed to the road conditions Control indicator b 3 70 Deactivation For very high performance driving ESC can be...

Page 121: ...visable to maintain a constant speed With the Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control the system may limit wheel spin while using cruise control If this happens the cruise control will...

Page 122: ...rd RES and then release it Each time this is done the vehicle goes approx 1 mph faster Reducing speed If the cruise control system is already activated Move the thumbwheel toward SET and hold until th...

Page 123: ...s not apply the brakes When approaching a vehicle ahead too rapidly or when following a vehicle too closely it may not provide a warning with enough time to help avoid a collision The forward collisio...

Page 124: ...on alert and the tailgating alert features The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed The faster the vehicle speed the further away the alert will occur Consider traffic and weather co...

Page 125: ...makes parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and obstacles and giving acoustic signals It is the driver however who bears full responsibility for the parking manoeuvre Ultrasonic...

Page 126: ...object within a distance bigger than 0 3 m from the rear bumper the beeps will only indicate the object that is closer to the front bumper Activation and deactivation Press r on the overhead console...

Page 127: ...heavy loading Special conditions apply if there are taller vehicles involved e g off road vehicles mini vans vans Object identification in the upper part of these vehicles cannot be guaranteed Objects...

Page 128: ...ve a feature showing symbols on the navigation screen while using the rear view camera The ultrasonic parking assist system must not be disabled to enable use of the caution symbols An error message m...

Page 129: ...ek the assistance of a workshop Traffic sign assistant Functionality The traffic sign assistant system detects designated traffic signs with the front camera and displays them in the Driver Informatio...

Page 130: ...system is on will appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking When the system recognises an unintended lane change the control indicator changes to yellow and flashes Simultaneousl...

Page 131: ...temperatures are below 25 C to operate properly and to maximise high voltage battery life However we recommend to plug in the vehicle when temperatures drop below 0 C or raise above 32 C The charging...

Page 132: ...the default 6 ampere AC current setting When using a 230 volt charging station with 16 ampere AC current capability it will take approximately 4 hours to charge the vehicle Charge times will vary wit...

Page 133: ...to the electrical outlet Select the appropriate charge level using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on the Colour Info Display as described above 9 Warning If the capacity of the electrical c...

Page 134: ...134 5 Press e on the radio remote control to arm the charge cord theft alert Radio remote control 3 20 Vehicle personalisation 3 84 End charge 1 Press c on the radio remote control to disarm the char...

Page 135: ...wing Solid green One horn chirp Vehicle is plugged in Battery is not fully charged Battery is charging Solid green or long flashing green Four horn chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by departur...

Page 136: ...s indicator is off a charging fault has been detected Charge cord 9 Danger There is a risk of electric shock that may cause personal injury or death Do not use the charge cord if any part of the charg...

Page 137: ...30 Adapters 9 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...

Page 138: ...charging to this value Follow the instructions on charge rate selection that come from the equipment manufacturer The vehicle can be charged at 16 ampere by using special equipment e g GM Wallbox whi...

Page 139: ...with combustion chambers Switch off any mobile phones Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling 9 Danger Fuel is flammable and explosive No smoking No naked...

Page 140: ...g hang the fuel cap tether from the hook on the inside of the fuel door Complete refuelling within 30 minutes of pushing the fuel door button found on the driver side door If refuelling for more than...

Page 141: ...not be taken as a guarantee for the actual fuel consumption of a particular vehicle Furthermore fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style as well as road and traffic conditions All valu...

Page 142: ...e reliability of other products even if they have a regulatory or otherwise granted approval Do not make any modifications to the electrical system e g changes of electronic control units chip tuning...

Page 143: ...d remote positive and negative terminals 3 170 Note The vehicle is equipped with an AGM VRLA 12 volt battery which can be damaged by using the incorrect type of trickle charger An AGM VRLA compatible...

Page 144: ...fied by labels Do not remove open take apart or modify these components High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering Do not probe tamper with cut or modify high voltage cable or wiring 9 Warning O...

Page 145: ...oil manually on a regular basis to prevent damage to the engine Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used Recommended fluids and lubricants 3 179 Caution It is the owner s responsibility to...

Page 146: ...d tighten it Cooling system The vehicle has three different cooling systems Regularly check the coolant level of the respective cooling systems and have the cause of a possible coolant loss remedied b...

Page 147: ...e high voltage battery coolant reservoir is located on the front side of the engine compartment Check to see if coolant is visible in the high voltage battery coolant reservoir If coolant is visible b...

Page 148: ...he vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating the fans should be running If they are not running do not continue to driv...

Page 149: ...lled do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys Brake fluid 9 Warning Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive Avoid contact with eyes skin fabrics and painted surfaces When the vehicle...

Page 150: ...12 volt battery is needed The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass Mat AGM 12 volt battery Installation of a standard 12 volt battery will result in reduced 12 volt battery life When using a 12 volt battery...

Page 151: ...ry to adjust the low beam If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlight aim may be affected If adjustment to the low beam is necessary seek the assistance of a workshop Bulb replacement Switch of...

Page 152: ...turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the socket 4 Install the new bulb in the socket 5 Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise 6 Install the cover in the back of the headlight a...

Page 153: ...unterclockwise to remove it from the light assembly 4 Pull gently the clamp and pull the bulb straight out of the bulb socket 5 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bul...

Page 154: ...wiring Windscreen wiper motor Power windows and other power accessories Replace a bad fuse with a new one of identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replace...

Page 155: ...l behind a cover on the left side of the load compartment Before replacing a fuse turn off the respective switch and the ignition A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire Do not replace the f...

Page 156: ...e compartment fuse box The fuse box is in the left front side of the engine compartment To open the fuse block cover press the clips at the front and at the back and rotate the cover up to the side Mi...

Page 157: ...c module instrument cluster passenger airbag display headlight level switch automatic dimming inside rearview mirror 33 Run Crank Vehicle integration control module 34 Vehicle integration control modu...

Page 158: ...m electronic control unit 23 Charge port door 27 28 29 30 Antilock brake system motor 42 Right cooling fan 43 Front wipers 44 Charger 45 48 Left cooling fan After having changed defective fuses close...

Page 159: ...F9 Hands free phone F10 Body control module 1 Body control module electronics Remote entry Power moding Centre high mounted stop light Number plate lights Left daytime running light Left position lig...

Page 160: ...ting Rear fog light F6 Body control module 5 Retained accessory power relay control Right front turn signal light Left rear stop and turn signal light Right position lights Remote PRNDL F7 Body contro...

Page 161: ...ry module F4 Heated seats F5 Driver door switches Outside rearview mirror Charge port door release Refuel request Driver window switch Fuses Usage F6 Fuel Diurnal valve and evap leak check module F7 A...

Page 162: ...Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel The rolling direction is indicated by a symbol e g an arrow on the sidewall The following applies to tyres fitted opposing the rol...

Page 163: ...ly See Tyre pressures 3 190 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 I...

Page 164: ...toring system from functioning properly Always check the tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction control indicator after replacing one or more tyres or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re...

Page 165: ...A flashes for approx 1 minute and then stays on for the remainder of the vehicle on off cycle A DIC warning message is displayed A and the DIC warning message come on at each vehicle on off cycle unt...

Page 166: ...els is the same as before Tyres age even if they are not used We recommend tyre replacement every 6 years Changing tyre and wheel size If tyres of a different size than those fitted at the factory are...

Page 167: ...under a cover in the load compartment Note The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre is severely affected therefore have this tyre replaced If unusual noise is heard or the compressor becomes...

Page 168: ...at tyre by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the clear sealant air hose or the black air only hose onto the tyre valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug into an accesso...

Page 169: ...re while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached Air only hose If you inflate the tyr...

Page 170: ...ately drive the vehicle 5 miles to distribute the sealant in the tyre 18 Sealant and air hose Stop at a safe location and check the tyre pressure Refer to steps 1 11 by using the air only hose If the...

Page 171: ...ister which is available from a workshop 5 Push the new canister into place Jump starting Do not start with a quick charger A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump leads and the...

Page 172: ...load compartment Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks A discharged battery can already freeze at a temperature of 0 C Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads Wear eye pr...

Page 173: ...e access cover every time you want to use the positive battery terminal Jump starting Jump starting the vehicle Lead connection order 1 Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster bat...

Page 174: ...ttery as possible however at least 60 cm Route the leads so that they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compartment To start the vehicle 1 Press m to switch on the ignition of the vehicle 2...

Page 175: ...g eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the vehicle Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of brake lights horn and windscreen wiper Set the shift...

Page 176: ...and external accessories such as roof racks etc If you wash your vehicle by hand make sure that the insides of the wheel housings are also thoroughly rinsed out Clean edges and folds on opened doors a...

Page 177: ...the same agents as the body Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with a touch up pen before rust forms Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop Underbody Some areas...

Page 178: ...leaner Clothing fabrics may not be colourfast This could cause visible discolourations especially on light coloured upholstery Removable stains and discolourations should be cleaned as soon as possibl...

Page 179: ...ear 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 wit...

Page 180: ...tural 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 3 182 Topping up engine oil Engi...

Page 181: ...s 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...

Page 182: ...through the windscreen The VIN also appears on the vehicle certification and service parts labels and certificates of title and registration Identification plate The identification label is located on...

Page 183: ...label The label is inside the right rear cargo storage door and has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equi...

Page 184: ...rus Moldova Russia Serbia Turkey Only Israel 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 g...

Page 185: ...rbia Turkey dexos 1 dexos 2 In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below Engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus Moldova Russia Se...

Page 186: ...ent temperature All countries outside Europe except Israel including Belarus Moldova Russia Serbia Turkey down to 25 C SAE 5W 30 or SAE 5W 40 below 25 C SAE 0W 30 or SAE 0W 40 Engine data Engine A14XF...

Page 187: ...95 possible 98 Engine 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 Fue...

Page 188: ...m 126 370 at rpm 4250 250 2800 Fuel type Petrol Octane rating RON recommended Gasolina Euro Super 95 possible Gasolina Super Plus 98 Performance A14XFL Petrol Electric motor Maximum speed1 mph 100 mph...

Page 189: ...188 Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight kg 1735 Vehicle dimensions Length mm 4498 Width mm 1787 Height unladen mm 1439 Wheelbase mm 2685...

Page 190: ...Technical data 189 Capacities Engine oil Engine A14XFL including Filter l 3 5 between MIN and MAX l 1 Fuel tank Petrol nominal capacity l 35 High voltage battery Battery capacity kWh 16...

Page 191: ...r front rear front rear kPa bar psi kPa bar psi kPa bar psi kPa bar psi kPa bar psi kPa bar psi 215 55 R172 240 2 4 35 240 2 4 35 270 2 7 39 270 2 7 39 250 2 5 36 290 2 9 42 205 60 R163 260 2 6 38 260...

Page 192: ...ine can provide additional support in coordinating roadside assistance or responding to any enquiry or question relating to you vehicle Caution In the event of an accident please call your local MyAmp...

Page 193: ...orage modules in the vehicle A large number of electronic components of your vehicle contain data storage modules temporarily or permanently storing technical data about the condition of the vehicle e...

Page 194: ...a are deleted from the error storage module or they are constantly overwritten When using the vehicle situations may occur in which these technical data related to other information accident report da...

Page 195: ...protection 94 Battery gauge 64 Battery replacement 20 Bonnet 143 Brake fluid 148 179 Brakes 115 148 Brake system 69 Breakdown 173 Bulb replacement 150 C Capacities 189 Car Pass 19 Central locking syst...

Page 196: ...Engine coolant temperature 71 Engine data 185 Engine exhaust 113 Engine oil 144 179 183 Engine oil pressure 71 Engine overheating 147 Entry lighting 94 Event data recorders 192 Exit lighting 94 Exten...

Page 197: ...al anti dazzle 30 Mirror adjustment 8 Misted light covers 92 Mountain mode 70 My Ampera helpline 191 N New vehicle running in 105 Number plate light 152 O Odometer 63 Oil engine 179 183 Open Start sys...

Page 198: ...istant 128 Tread depth 165 Trip odometer 63 Turn and lane change signals 91 Turn signal 67 Tyre and loading information label 162 Tyre chains 165 Tyre designations 161 Tyre pressure 162 Tyre pressure...

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