Vauxhall Ampera 2014 Service Manual

2013 Models Edition 2

RESISTANCE IS FUTILEThe Ampera’s shape is beauty with a purpose. Aerodynamics and airflow played a key role in the sculptured design. Reducing drag im

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THE FUTURE STARTS HEREStep into a world of innovation. The interior of the Ampera combines elegant comfort and roominess with state-of-the-art functio

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15Electric without compromises. Take a closer look at the Vauxhall Ampera and discover exactly what makes this revolutionary car so unique.

1631Note: left-hand drive vehicle shown.The Ampera has two driving modes: Electric and Extended-Range Electric. In Electric Mode, the Ampera is power

172Get to know the heart of the Ampera: the revolutionary propulsion system for permanent electric drive. All you have to do is scan a picture of the

18PLUG AND GOCharging the Ampera battery is simple. Just plug one end of the charge cable into the charge port on the passenger side front wing, and t

19 The charge port is conveniently located on the passenger side of the vehicle, and is safe and simple to use. Just activate the remote charge port

WELCOME TO A LIFETIME OF FORWARD THINKING1903 – Forward thinking has been in our nature from the very start. The 6HP, our fi rst ever car, had two forw

20JUST SCIENCE, NO FICTIONTwo high-definition displays are the interface between you and your Ampera. The Driver Instrument Panel is all about peace

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22KNOWLEDGE IS POWERElectricity makes cars fit for the 21st century, and the Ampera’s interactive centre console screen does the same for in-car displ

23213 1. The charging display. When the system needs recharging, you can pick a charging mode and programme the charging schedule on the centre con

24PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISEThe Ampera is quick and power efficient. With 370Nm of torque you can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in less than nine sec

25Engineered to perform, the Ampera features four performance modes for varying driving conditions and styles: Normal Mode: The default setting and

26YOU THINK YOU’RE SPECIAL? SO DO WEThe Ampera feels safe and secure, inside and out and easily achieved the top five-star Euro NCAP rating. Made fro

27 1. Eight airbags as standard. The Ampera has dual-stage front airbags and knee airbags, as well as side-impact airbags extending over both seatin

28THE SAME BUT DIFFERENTThe Ampera offers the same convenience and comfort as you’d expect from a conventional car, but with a big difference in the e

29 Remote Start warms up or cools down the car before you even get in. A button on the key activates the climate control system, which pre-condition

The world was a very different place in 1903 when Vauxhall made its first car. We steered with tillers, not wheels. Six horsepower was considered pret

30ULTIMATE SOUND AND VISIONInformative, entertaining and state-of-the-art, the Vauxhall Ampera offers easy access to premium high-tech via the two int

31 1. One-touch connectivity. The Ampera gives you fingertip access to all your multimedia settings, including Bluetooth® connectivity. You can take

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33Decision time. With so many features as standard, the Vauxhall Ampera makes any journey more enjoyable. But doesn’t make your decision any easier.

POSITIV341Insurance group (ABI) 20E T1Standard features include:• Driver’s and front passenger’s airbags• Front seat side-impact airbags • Full-s

35ELECTRONAdditional features over and above Positiv model:• Sat nav/DVD player – Sat nav system with voice activation 1. – ‘Pseudo 3D’ street

36MAKE SOMETHING SPECIAL UNIQUEThis is a car that’s designed to be driven every day, for short commutes and longer trips. With some well-chosen, Genui

37 1. The fitted elastic cargo net keeps breakables safe. Plus, you can store smaller, frequently used items in one place so they’re easy to get at.

TWO-COAT METALLIC* TRI-COAT METALLIC* BRILLIANT*SOLID38GENERATE ATTENTIONThe Ampera is available in a range of exterior colours and finishes – all

39 SPICE RED TRIM** CERAMIC WHITE TRIMCURRENT CHOICESA choice of interior trims – including the option of red or white style inserts for the leather

4This brochure covers Ampera Positiv and Electron models only. Some of the images illustrate options and accessories available at extra cost. And not

Comprehensive specifications and technical data is available in the PDF price/specification guide available at www.vauxhall.co.uk under ‘Request a broc

SpecificationEngine generatorElectric drive unitT-shaped lithium-ion batteryCharge portLeft hand drive model illustrated.41

Questions and answers Is the Ampera an electric vehicle? Yes. The Ampera is a full-performance battery electric vehicle with extended-range operation.

Questions and answers What do the Ampera fuel and CO2 figures really mean?Fuel Consumption and CO2 figures are obtained from a standard test driving reg

Fleet Customer ServicesOur dedicated support services for fl eetdecision makers include factory demonstratorsand information on whole life costs, compa

5REVOLUTIONS START IN THE STREETSRevolutions are about breaking free and bringing about change. The Ampera has a positive environmental ethos that be

6Change the game, change the world. This philosophy has put Vauxhall at the forefront of developing alternative propulsion that uses renewable resourc

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9Take possession of the machine that makes it exciting to be ‘eco’. With an aggressive, low stance and aerodynamic, stylish lines, the Vauxhall Ampera