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Vauxhall Ampera (2013 year). Manual - part 6

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Lighting

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Tail lights

Lighting

Exterior lighting

Tail lights are illuminated together

with the low beam and the sidelights.

Light switch

Exterior lighting

89

Automatic light control

Interior lighting

92

Lighting features

94

Automatic 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

lighting conditions.

Daytime running light

Daytime running light increases

Turn adjuster wheel:

visibility of the vehicle during daylight.

AUTO = automatic light control:

While the daytime running light is

exterior lighting is switched

active, the tail lights and the sidelights

on and off automatically

are switched off.

depending on external

If the ignition is switched on and the

lighting conditions.

vehicle is stopped, the daytime

m

= activation or deactivation

running light can be turned off by

of the automatic light

moving the shift lever to P. The

control. Switch turns back

daytime running light will stay off until

to AUTO.

the shift lever is moved out of P.

8

= sidelights

Please regard that the low beam

9

= low beam

should be turned on when needed.

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Lighting

Note

High beam

Headlight range

Do not cover the light sensor

adjustment

otherwise the AUTO mode will not

operate properly.

Automatic light activation

During poor lighting conditions, the

low beam is switched on.

Furthermore the low beam, parking

lights and other exterior lights are

switched on if the windscreen wipers

have been activated. The transition

time for the lights coming on varies

based on wiper speed. When the

wipers are not operating, these lights

turn off. Move the exterior lamp

To switch from low to high beam,

control to m or 8 to disable this

push the turn and lane-change signal

To adapt headlight range to the

lever.

feature.

vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn

To switch to low beam, push lever

thumb wheel ? to required position.

Tunnel detection

again or pull.

0 = front seats occupied

When a tunnel is entered, the low

1 = all seats occupied

beam is switched on.

Headlight flash

2 = all seats occupied and load

compartment laden

To activate the headlight flash, pull

3 = driver's seat occupied and load

the turn and lane-change signal lever.

compartment laden

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Lighting

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Switch the turn signal off manually by

Hazard warning flashers

Turn and lane-change

moving the lever to its original

signals

position.

Turn signal control indicator 3 67.

Rear fog lights

Operated with the ¨ button.

In the event of an accident with airbag

lever up

= right turn signal

deployment, the hazard warning

lever down

= left turn signal

flashers are activated automatically.

If the lever is moved past the

resistance point, the turn signal is

Turn the rear fog light band on the

switched on constantly. When the

lever to r and release it, to turn the

steering wheel moves back, the turn

rear fog light on or off. The band will

signal is automatically deactivated.

return to its original position.

For three flashes, e.g. when changing

The rear fog light is automatically set

lanes, press the lever until resistance

to off each time the vehicle is started.

is felt and then release.

Headlights and sidelights must be on

for the rear fog light to work.

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92

Lighting

Parking lights

Misted light covers

Interior lighting

When the ignition is switched off, the

The inside of the light housing may

parking lights on one side can be

mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold

Instrument panel

activated:

weather conditions, in heavy rain or

illumination control

after washing. The mist disappears

1. Switch off the vehicle.

quickly by itself; to help switch on the

2. Move turn signal lever all the way

low beam.

up (right parking lights) or down

(left parking lights).

Confirmed by a signal and the

corresponding turn signal control

indicator.

The parking lights will remain

illuminated until the ignition is

switched on or the turn signal lever is

returned to the neutral position.

Brightness of the following lights can

Reversing lights

be adjusted when the exterior lights

The reversing light comes on when

are on:

the ignition is switched on and

■ Instrument panel cluster display

reverse gear is selected.

■ Infotainment display

Electric drive unit 3 113.

■ Illuminated switches and operation

elements

Turn thumb wheel A up or down to

brighten or dim the lights.

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Lighting

93

Dome lights

Front reading lights

Rear reading lights

To operate, press the following

The front reading lights are located in

The rear reading lights are located in

buttons:

the overhead console.

the headliner.

w = automatic switching on and off

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.

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Climate control

95

CLIMATE button on the instrument

Climate control

Climate control systems

panel and viewing information in the

Colour-Info-Display.

Automatic climate control

Climate control systems

95

system

Climate mode operation

Air vents

102

Note

Do not cover the sensor located on

Maintenance

103

top of the instrument panel,

otherwise the automatic climate

control system may not work

properly.

Climate control touch screen

Three different climate mode settings

can be selected. These settings

adjust the impact the climate control

system has on the vehicle's electric

range or fuel economy.

The climate mode, fan, air delivery,

recirculation and auto heated seat

can be controlled by pressing the

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Climate control

To select a climate mode:

cold air into the interior, turn off the fan

mode, vehicle electric range or fuel

control and select the vent mode and

economy will decrease depending on

1. Press CLIMATE on the

manual recirculation mode. Close the

the amount of energy required to

instrument panel.

air vents.

reach the best comfort levels.

2. Press the respective climate

If it is in MIN

a

mode and if

mode button on the touch screen.

Climate power gauge

automatic defog is enabled, the air

The climate mode will be

conditioning and electric heat may

illuminated.

turn on if high humidity conditions

Climate modes

exist.

Vehicle personalisation 3 84.

MIN

a

mode

The air conditioning may also run if

The air conditioning and electric heat

V is selected.

are turned off. As long as V is not

If the climate mode is changed, the

selected, the climate control settings

ECO

a

mode

climate power gauge will display the

may not have a noticeable effect on

The air conditioning and electric heat

impact that the changes will have on

the vehicle electric range and fuel

are controlled to balance comfort with

energy use. The higher the value, the

economy.

fuel economy.

more energy is being used.

If it is in MIN

a

mode, the AUTO

As long as V is not selected, the

indicator light will be off. When

vehicle electric range or fuel economy

Air conditioning / heat status

AUTO is selected in Min

a

mode,

will decrease less than in MAX

a

indicators

the mode will change to either ECO

mode, but will result in moderate

a

or MAX

a

comfort.

If it is in MIN

a

mode, the air

conditioning system may turn on

MAX

a

mode

automatically when the high voltage

The air conditioning and electric heat

battery is being cooled. The climate

function are controlled to reach the

control system could blow cold air.

highest comfort level based on the

This is normal. To prevent blowing

selected temperature setting. In this

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Climate control

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The air conditioning or heat status

It is also possible to preset three fan

indicator displays when the air

speeds in the vehicle personalisation.

conditioning or electric heat is being

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used.

The AUTO indicator light is on, if the

system is in full automatic operation.

Air conditioning / electric

If the air delivery mode, fan speed or

heating

recirculation setting is adjusted, the

Air conditioning and electric heating

AUTO indicator will turn off and the

can be on at the same time in ECO

selected settings will be displayed.

a

or MAX

a

modes if

For automatic operation:

dehumidifying is required.

In MIN

a

mode air conditioning and/

or heating status will occasionally be

2. Set the temperature to the desired

on if the auto defog function is

value. An initial setting of 23° C is

enabled and high humidity is

recommended.

detected.

Vehicle personalisation 3 84.

Air conditioning may also run if V is

selected, regardless of the climate

mode.

Automatic operation

The system automatically controls the

1. Press AUTO.

fan speed, air delivery mode and

recirculation to heat up or cool down

the vehicle to the selected

temperature.

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Climate control

Temperature control

Manual operation

Fan control

The fan speed setting is displayed.

Press AUTO to return to automatic

Press R or S to increase or decrease

operation. To turn the fan or climate

the temperature.

control system off, press the fan down

Press the fan control buttons x on the

button repeatedly.

Auto defog

instrument panel or the touch screen

If the fan is manually turned off while

fan control, to increase or decrease

The system monitors high humidity

in ECO

a

or MAX

a

mode, the

the fan speed.

inside the vehicle. If detected, the

display will automatically change to

system may adjust to outside air

MIN

a

mode. If the fan is turned

supply and turn on the air conditioning

back on either by manually increasing

or the heater. The fan speed may

fan speed or pressing the AUTO

slightly increase to help prevent

button, the climate mode will revert

fogging. When high humidity is no

back to ECO

a

or MAX

a

mode.

longer detected, the system will

return to its prior operation.

Vehicle personalisation 3 84.

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Climate control

99

Air delivery mode control

M: to head via adjustable air vents

If V is selected in MIN

a

or ECO

Press CLIMATE on the instrument

a

mode, air conditioning or electric

L: to head and to foot well

panel to select the climate touch

heating may turn on and have a

K: to floor well

screen.

noticeable effect on vehicle electric

9: to windscreen and front door

range and fuel economy.

windows

Auto recirculation

V: Air is directed to the windscreen.

The windscreen is cleared of fog or

frost more quickly.

9 Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

Press the air delivery mode button on

occupants to feel drowsy.

the touch screen to change the

direction of the airflow. The selected

air delivery mode button is

illuminated. Pressing any of the air

delivery buttons cancels automatic air

Selecting V will disable automatic

delivery control and the direction of

control and the AUTO button indicator

the airflow can be controlled

will not be illuminated.

manually. Press AUTO to return to

Select V again to return to the

automatic operation.

previous climate settings.

To change the current mode, select

one of the following options:

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Climate control

Manual recirculation

Manual recirculation mode will not be

available if defrosting or defogging

are selected.

Driver auto heated seat

Press AUTO

4

to allow the system

to automatically choose the air supply

Press

4

to recirculate air inside the

mode for best comfort, efficiency and

vehicle, press it again to select

defogging. Air is recirculated or

outside air. If selected, the touch

outside air is pulled into the vehicle.

screen button will light up to indicate

The touch screen button is

that air is being recirculated. This

Press CLIMATE on the instrument

illuminated.

helps to quickly cool the air inside the

panel.

vehicle or prevent outside air and

Press ß AUTO on the touch screen.

odours from entering.

The button colour will change to

Pressing

4

cancels automatic

green to confirm the setting. By

recirculation. Press AUTO or AUTO

switching on the ignition, this feature

4

to return to automatic operation;

will automatically activate the driver

recirculation runs automatically as

heated seat function at the level

needed.

required by the vehicle's interior

temperature. The indicator lights next

to the seat heating symbol on the

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Climate control

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instrument panel indicate the heat

Heated rear window

Engine Assisted Heating

setting. Use the touch screen button

or the manual heated seat buttons on

the instrument panel to turn driver

auto heated seat off.

Heated seats 3 37.

Manual heated seats

Operated by pressing the Ü button.

Operated by pressing # on the radio

remote control.

Heated rear window 3 33.

The climate control system will default

Heated rearview mirror 3 30.

to an appropriate heating or cooling

mode and the rear window heating

will turn on in the event of cold outside

temperatures.

While the ignition is on press ß of the

Engine Assisted Heating 3 20.

respective seat to operate the seat

heating.

The controls are located on the

instrument panel.

Heated seats 3 37.

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Climate control

Compressor

Air vents

The vehicle has an electrically

operated air conditioning

compressor. This allows for

continuous air conditioning and/or

high voltage battery cooling

operation, without running the engine.

Tilt and swivel the slats to direct the

flow of air.

To close the vent, turn the adjuster

To open the vent, turn the adjuster

wheel to 8.

wheel to

7. Turn the adjuster wheel

at the vent outlet to adjust the amount

9 Warning

of air coming out.

Do not attach any objects to the

slats of the air vents. Risk of

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

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Climate control

103

Maintenance

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

Air intake

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting

three years after initial vehicle

registration, including:

■ Functionality and pressure test

■ Heating functionality

■ Leakage check

■ Cleaning of condenser and

evaporator drainage

■ Performance check

The air intake in front of 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.

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Driving and operating

105

Vehicle charging / maintenance

Control of the vehicle

Starting and operating

Charging

Pedals

New vehicle running-in

Keep the vehicle plugged in, even if

To ensure the pedal travel is

fully charged, to keep the battery

The vehicle does not require a

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

temperature ready for the next drive.

running-in period.

the area of the pedals.

This is important when outside

temperatures are extremely hot or

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cold.

Maintenance

Always keep the tyres properly

inflated and the vehicle properly

aligned.

The weight of additional cargo in the

vehicle affects efficiency and range.

Avoid carrying more than is needed.

If fuel is not regularly used, consider

keeping the fuel tank only one-third

full. Excess fuel weight impacts

efficiency and range.

Avoid unnecessary use of electrical

The vehicle has an electronic push-

accessories. Power used for

button start. The m button light

functions other than propelling the

flashes when the driver's door is open

vehicle will reduce electric vehicle

and the ignition is not on. The flashing

range.

light will eventually time out. The m

button light is constantly on when the

The mounting of a roof rack is not

approved for the Ampera.

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