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If the electrical parking brake fails to
apply, the rear wheels should be
blocked to prevent vehicle
movement.
For maximum electrical parking brake
force when parking on a hill, pull the
electrical parking brake switch twice.
Electrical parking brake release
To release the electrical parking
brake, switch the ignition on, apply
and hold the brake pedal and push
down momentarily on the m switch. If
attempting to release the electrical
parking brake without the brake pedal
applied, a chime will sound and
a message will be displayed in the
DIC. The electrical parking brake is
released when m is off.
If p is on, the electrical parking brake
has detected a system problem, and
is operating with reduced
functionality. To release the electrical
parking brake when p is on, push
down on the m switch and hold it in
the down position. Electrical parking
brake release may take a longer
period of time than normal when p is
on. Continue to hold the m switch
until the control indicator m is off. If
the light remains on, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and
cause premature wear or damage to
brake system parts. Make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the control indicator m is off
before driving.
Automatic release of the electrical
parking brake
The electrical parking brake will
automatically release if the vehicle is
running, placed into gear and an
attempt is made to drive away. Avoid
rapid acceleration when the electrical
parking brake is applied, to preserve
parking brake lining life.
Electrical parking brake m control
indicator 3 63.
Electrical parking brake fault p
control indicator 3 63.
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 67.
Regenerative braking
Regenerative braking takes some of
the energy from the moving vehicle
and turns it back into electrical
energy.
This energy is then stored back into
the high voltage battery system,
contributing to increased energy
efficiency.
The hydraulic disc brakes work with
the regenerative braking to ensure
effective braking, such as when
a high braking demand is requested.
The braking system is computer
controlled and blends the
regenerative braking with the
conventional hydraulic disc brakes to
meet any requirements for
deceleration. The controller interprets
the braking request and uses
regenerative braking, conventional
hydraulic braking or a combination of
both as necessary. Because the
controller applies the hydraulic
brakes through its high pressure
accumulator, you may occasionally
hear the motor‐driven pump when it
recharges the system.
- VAUXHALL Ampera 1
- Owner’s Manual 1
- Model Year 2012 1
- Edition: September 2011 1
- TS 1710-B-12 1
- Contents 2
- Introduction 3
- Vehicle specific data 4
- Using this manual 4
- Danger, Warnings and 5
- Cautions 5
- Introduction 5 6
- In brief 7
- Head restraint adjustment 9
- Seat belt 9
- Mirror adjustment 10
- Steering wheel adjustment 10
- Instrument panel overview 11
- In brief 11 12
- Exterior lighting 13
- Pedestrian safety alert 14
- Washer and wiper systems 15
- Climate control 15
- Electric vehicle operation 17
- Starting off 17
- In brief 17 18
- 18 In brief 19
- Keys, doors and 20
- Radio remote control 21
- Keys, doors and windows 21 22
- Open&Start system 23
- Central locking system 24
- Child locks 25
- Load compartment 26
- Vehicle security 27
- Anti-theft alarm system 28
- Exterior mirrors 29
- Interior mirrors 30
- 30 Keys, doors and windows 31
- Heated rear window 32
- Sun visors 32
- Seats, restraints 33
- Front seats 34
- Seat adjustment 35
- Seats, restraints 35 36
- Seat belts 37
- Three-point seat belt 38
- 38 Seats, restraints 39
- Seats, restraints 39 40
- Airbag system 41
- Side airbag system 42
- Curtain airbag system 42
- Knee airbag system 43
- Airbag deactivation 43
- Child restraints 44
- 44 Seats, restraints 45
- Seats, restraints 45 46
- 46 Seats, restraints 47
- Seats, restraints 47 48
- ISOFIX child restraint 49
- Top-tether fastening eyes 49
- Storage compartments 50
- Load compartment cover 52
- Loading information 53
- Storage 53 54
- Instruments and 55
- Windscreen wiper/washer 56
- Power outlets 57
- Warning lights, gauges 58
- Battery gauge 59
- Driving efficiency gauge 59
- Total vehicle range 59
- Service display 59
- Control indicators 60
- 60 Instruments and controls 61
- Turn signal 62
- Seat belt reminder 62
- Airbag and belt tensioners 62
- Charging system 63
- Malfunction indicator light 63
- Instruments and controls 63 64
- 64 Instruments and controls 65
- Instruments and controls 65 66
- Cruise control 67
- Door open 67
- Information displays 68
- Instrument cluster display 69
- Colour-Info-Display 70
- 70 Instruments and controls 71
- Instruments and controls 71 72
- 72 Instruments and controls 73
- Instruments and controls 73 74
- 74 Instruments and controls 75
- Instruments and controls 75 76
- 76 Instruments and controls 77
- Instruments and controls 77 78
- 78 Instruments and controls 79
- Instruments and controls 79 80
- 80 Instruments and controls 81
- Vehicle messages 82
- Vehicle personalisation 83
- Instruments and controls 83 84
- 84 Instruments and controls 85
- Instruments and controls 85 86
- 86 Instruments and controls 87
- Instruments and controls 87 88
- 88 Instruments and controls 89
- Instruments and controls 89 90
- Lighting 91
- High beam 92
- Headlight flash 92
- Headlight range 92
- Hazard warning flashers 92
- 92 Lighting 93
- Interior lighting 94
- Lighting features 95
- 96 Climate control 97
- Climate control 97 98
- 98 Climate control 99
- Climate control 99 100
- Maintenance 101
- Air vents 101
- Driving and operating 102
- Starting and operating 103
- Driving and operating 103 104
- Retained power off 105
- Starting and stopping the 105
- Driving and operating 105 106
- Electric vehicle 107
- Drive modes 108
- 108 Driving and operating 109
- Maintenance modes 110
- 110 Driving and operating 111
- Engine exhaust 112
- Electric drive unit 112
- 112 Driving and operating 113
- Antilock brake system 114
- Parking brake 115
- Regenerative braking 116
- Ride control systems 117
- Electronic Stability Control 118
- Driver assistance 119
- Driving and operating 119 120
- Ultrasonic parking assist 121
- Driving and operating 121 122
- 122 Driving and operating 123
- Rear view camera 124
- 124 Driving and operating 125
- Charging 126
- 126 Driving and operating 127
- Programmed charging 128
- Charging status 128
- Charge cord 129
- Driving and operating 129 130
- 130 Driving and operating 131
- Electrical requirements 132
- Fuel for petrol engines 133
- Refuelling 133
- Fuel consumption - CO 134
- Emissions 134
- General information 135
- Vehicle care 136
- 136 Vehicle care 137
- Vehicle checks 138
- Engine oil 139
- Cooling system 139
- Vehicle care 139 140
- Engine overheating 141
- Washer fluid 141
- Brake fluid 141
- Vehicle care 141 142
- Wiper blade replacement 143
- Bulb replacement 144
- Tail lights 145
- Side turn signal lights 145
- Reversing light 145
- Number plate light 146
- Rear fog light 146
- Electrical system 147
- Vehicle care 147 148
- Engine compartment fuse 149
- Vehicle care 149 150
- 150 Vehicle care 151
- Instrument panel fuse box 152
- 152 Vehicle care 153
- Vehicle care 153 154
- Load compartment fuse 155
- Vehicle care 155 156
- Wheels and tyres 157
- Tyre pressure monitoring 158
- 158 Vehicle care 159
- Vehicle care 159 160
- 160 Vehicle care 161
- Tread depth 162
- Changing tyre and wheel 162
- Wheel covers 163
- Tyre chains 163
- Tyre repair kit 163
- Vehicle care 163 164
- 164 Vehicle care 165
- Vehicle care 165 166
- 166 Vehicle care 167
- Vehicle care 167 168
- Jump starting 169
- Vehicle care 169 170
- 170 Vehicle care 171
- Vehicle care 171 172
- Towing the vehicle 173
- Towing another vehicle 173
- Appearance care 174
- Interior care 175
- Vehicle care 175 176
- Service and 177
- Recommended fluids 178
- 178 Service and maintenance 179
- Technical data 180
- Vehicle data 181
- Technical data 181 182
- 182 Technical data 183
- Engine data 184
- Performance 185
- Vehicle weight 185
- Vehicle dimensions 185
- Capacities 186
- Tyre pressures 186
- Customer information 187
- Vehicle data recording 188
- Radio Frequency 189
- Identification (RFID) 189
- Customer information 189 190
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