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Ampera Quick Reference Guide Refer to Owners Manual for detailed information. Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles. Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.

Depending on the model variant, special equipment and accessories, the scope of equipment on your

vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.

KTA-2727/3 August 2013 *KTA-2727-3*

Unlocking the vehicle: Press button ( once to unlock drivers door.

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

Unlocking with Open & Start: With remote control in range, press lock/unlock button on door handle to unlock drivers door. Press again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.

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

Locking the vehicle: Press button ) on remote control with doors closed.

Locking with Open & Start: Providing the lock/unlock button was used to unlock, it can also be used to lock the vehicle. Deadlocking, activating alarm Press ) or the lock/unlock button twice within 5 seconds to deadlock doors and activate alarm.

Electronic immobiliser: Activated automatically after ignition is switched off.

1. Cruise control, Lane departure warning, Forward collision alert

2. Light switch, Turn and lane-change signals, Pedestrian safety alert

3. Horn 4. Instrument cluster,

Driver Information Centre (DIC) 5. Steering wheel controls 6. Windscreen wiper/washer 7. Centre air vents

8. Interior lights, Parking assist, Anti-theft alarm system, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control system, Seat belt reminder, Airbag deactivation indicator

9. Interior mirror 10. Charging status indicator 11. Light sensor, Climate sensor 12. Instrument panel storage 13. Colour-Info-Display 14. Side air vents 15. Glovebox 16. Central locking buttons 17. Electrical parking brake

18. Infotainment system 19. Shift lever 20. Power button 21. Drive mode button 22. Leaf button 23. Bonnet release lever 24. Steering wheel adjustment 25. Instrument panel illumination 26. Charge port door release

button 27. Power windows 28. Fuel door release button 29. Driver Information Centre

(DIC) controls 30. Headlight range adjustment

Electric drive unit: P = Park position.

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

R = Reverse gear. Engage only when vehicle is stationary

N = Neutral

D = Drive mode

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

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

Electric vehicle operation modes: In electric mode, the vehicle is powered by electrical energy stored in the battery.

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

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

Sport (for more responsive acceleration) Mountain (for steep hills etc. Select mode 20 minutes before driving on steep grades to build reserve battery charge) Hold (select during Electric mode to reserve battery charge. Vehicle switches to Extended range mode)

Release button when desired mode is highlighted to activate mode.

Press button again to return to Normal mode.

Starting the vehicle: Move selector lever to P or N. The propulsion system will not start in any other position. Move steering wheel slightly to release steering wheel lock. Remote control must be inside the vehicle. (A display message will appear if the remote control is not detected). Depress brake pedal. Press power button m to switch on ignition; LED illuminates. When R illuminates, the vehicle is ready to be driven.

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

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

Start charge: 1. Push in the rearward edge of the

charge port door and release to open the door.

Start charge (continued): 2. Open tailgate, lift the floor

cover and remove the charge cord, located next to tyre repair kit.

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

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

5. Plug charge cord into electrical outlet.

6. Select charge level using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on Colour-Info-Display.

End charge (continued): 5. Before storing the charge cord,

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

Start charge (continued): 7. Insert the vehicle plug end of the

charge cord into the vehicles charge port.

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

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

End charge: 1. Unlock the vehicle with the

remote control to disarm the charge cord theft alert system.

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

3. Close charge port door by pressing firmly on the rearward edge of the door surface.

4. Unplug charge cord from electrical outlet.

End charge (continued): 6. Place the charge cord into the

storage compartment.

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

To cancel a temporary override, unplug the charge cord from the charge port and wait for 10 seconds, then plug the charge cord back in. A double horn chirp will sound and charging will be delayed.

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

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

Green (solid) - one horn chirp: Vehicle plugged in, battery charging. Green (solid or long flashing) - 4 horn chirps: Insufficient time to fully charge before departure time. Green (long flashing) - 2 horn chirps: Vehicle plugged in, battery charging is delayed.

Charging status (continued): Green (short flashing) - No horn chirp: Vehicle plugged in, battery fully charged. Yellow (solid) - no horn chirp: Vehicle plugged in. If indicator remains yellow, a malfunction has occurred. No light signal or horn chirp (upon plug-in): Check charge cord connection. No light signal or horn chirp (after green or yellow appears): Check charge cord connection. No light signal - repeated horn chirps: Charging interrupted. Unplug charge cord or press button ( on remote control to stop this alert.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure (psi) Comfort setting for upto

3 people: Engine Tyres Front Rear

All 215/55 R17 35 35

205/60 R16 38 38

Tyre pressure (psi) With full load

Engine Tyres Front Rear

All 215/55 R17 36 42

205/60 R16 39 45

Tyre pressure (psi) ECO setting for upto

3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear

All 215/55 R17 39 39

205/60 R16 41 41

Charge cord: A portable charge cord used to charge the vehicle battery is stored under the floor covering in the load compartment.

Important information for portable electric vehicle charging:

Charging an electric vehicle can stress an electrical system more than a typical household appliance. Before plugging into an electrical outlet, have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system for heavy-duty service at a 10 Ampere continuous load. Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or become damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging. Check the electrical outlet/plug while charging. Discontinue use if hot and have outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.

Danger: Improper use of portable electric vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock or burns, and may result in damage to property, serious injury or death.

Do not use an electrical socket that is worn or damaged, not properly grounded, one that is on a circuit with other electrical loads, or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place.

Do not use extension leads, multi- outlet power strips, splitters, grounding adaptors, surge protectors or similar devices.

Charge level selection: Charge level selection is made using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on the Colour- Info-Display.

Press button8 on the instrument panel until Charging is displayed.

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

The charge level preference settings are:

Maximum - 10 Amps Limits AC current to 10 Ampere Reduced - 6 Amps Limits AC current to 6 Ampere

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

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

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

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

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

Warning: The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot.

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

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

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

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

Important: It is the owners responsibility to maintain the correct level of an appropriate quality oil in the engine.

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

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Longitudinal seat adjustment: Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.

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

Seat backrests: Pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.

Do not angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of approx. 25o.

Seat height: Lever pumping motion.

up = seat higher down = seat lower

Seat position: Sit with buttocks are as far back against backrest as possible.

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

Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

Head restraint adjustment: Press button, adjust height and engage in position. The upper edge of the head restraint should be at upper head level.

To adjust horizontally, pull the head restraint forwards. It engages in several positions.

Fitting seat belts: Withdraw seat belt from retractor, guide it untwisted across the body and insert latch plate in belt buckle.

To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.

Fasten seat belt before each trip.

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

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

Electric exterior mirrors: Select the relevant exterior mirror by moving the selector switch to the left (L) or right (R). Then press the control pad to adjust the respective mirror.

In the centre position of the selector switch, no mirror is selected.

Interior mirror: To reduce dazzle, adjust lever on the underside of the mirror housing.

Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced if the vehicle is equipped with automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror.

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

Push switch = Open window

Pull switch = Close window

Push or pull switch gently to the first detent position: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.

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

Light switch: Turn light switch:

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

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

8 = Sidelights

9 = Low beam

Automatic light control: When the function is switched on and the ignition is on, the system switches between daytime running lights and low beam, depending on external lighting conditions.

Daytime running lights: Increases visibility of the vehicle during daylight.

Automatic headlight activation: During poor lighting conditions, the low beam is switched on.

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

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

1. Switch off ignition 2. Open the drivers door 3. Pull turn signal lever briefly

then release

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

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

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

Operating headlight flash, high beam and low beam: Headlight flash = Pull lever

towards steering wheel

High beam = Push lever forwards

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

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

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

The rear fog light is automatically set to off each time the vehicle is started.

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

Turn thumb wheel ? to required position.

Front seats occupied = 0 All seats occupied = 1 All seats occupied and load compartment laden = 2 Drivers seat occupied and load compartment laden = 3

Turn and lane-change signals: Lever up = Right turn signal Lever down = Left turn signal

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

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

Move lever to resistance point and hold for longer indication.

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

Hazard warning flashers: Operated with the button.

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

Windscreen wiper: HI = Fast LO = Slow INT = Adjustable timed

interval wipe OFF = Off

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pedestrian safety alert is not suitable as a horn.

Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors : The heating is operated by pressing the button.

Heating switches off automatically after approx. 5 minutes.

Demisting and defrosting windows:

Press button V. Set temperature to warmest level. Switch heated rear window on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Press the button under the tailgate handle to unlatch, and lift up to open the tailgate. Closing and locking tailgate: Use interior handle to close.

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

Always close the tailgate before driving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Switch off any mobile phones.

To refuel:

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

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

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

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

Complete refuelling within 30 minutes of pressing fuel door release button in the drivers door. Press button again if necessary, to continue refuelling.

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

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