Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 113)

112 Driving and operating

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

set. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when the

propulsion system is running, the

vehicle can move suddenly. You

or others could be injured. To be

sure the vehicle will not move,

even when you are on fairly level

ground, always set the parking

brake and move the shift lever to

P.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in P

before starting the propulsion system.

The vehicle has an electric drive unit

shift lock control system. The brake

pedal must be fully applied first and

then the shift lever button pressed

before shifting from P when the

ignition is on. If you cannot shift out of

P, ease the pressure on the shift

lever, then push the shift lever all the

way into P as you maintain brake

pedal application. Then press the

shift lever button and move the shift

lever into another gear.

Note

If you have continuous problems to

move the shift lever from P as

mentioned, seek the assistance of

a workshop.

Note

The shift lock is always functional

except in the case of an uncharged

or low charged 12 volt battery.

Try charging or jump starting the

12 volt battery.

Jump start 3 168.

(R) Reverse: Use this gear to back up.

Note

Shifting to R while the vehicle is

moving forward could damage the

electric drive unit. Shift to R only

after the vehicle is stopped.

(N) Neutral: In this position, the

propulsion system does not connect

with the wheels.

(D) Drive: This position is for normal

driving. It provides the best fuel

economy. If more power is needed for

passing, and the vehicle is:

■ Going less than 35 mph, push the

accelerator pedal about halfway

down.

■ Going about 35 mph or more, push

the accelerator all the way down.

Note

If the vehicle seems to accelerate

slowly or not respond when you go

faster, and you continue to drive the

vehicle that way, you could damage

the electric drive unit.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

(L) Low: This position reduces vehicle

speed without using the brakes. You

can use L on hills. It can help control

vehicle speed going down steep

mountain roads along with using the

brakes off and on. You can use L on

very steep hills, in deep snow or in

mud.

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