2009 OPEL AGILA automatic transmission

9-5 Driving and operating
Stopping the vehicle
Engage parking brake and move
selector lever to position P. It will not
be possible to turn the ignition key to
the LOCK position unless the selector
lever is in positionP.
Rocking the vehicle
If it becomes necessary to rock the
vehicle to free it from water, ice, sand,
mud, snow or a dip, observe the
following:
Move the selector lever between R
and a forward gear in a repeat pattern
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal when the vehicle is
in gear.
Do not spin the wheels or race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.
Manoeuvring the vehicle
To manoeuvre the vehicle back and
forth during attempts to park or in
garage entrances, the creeping
movement can be utilized by
releasing the foot brake.
Never actuate the accelerator and
brake pedals simultaneously.
Fault
If there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, control
indicator
s flashes. The transmission
no longer shifts automatically.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
rectify the cause of the fault.
Interruption of power supply
If the vehicle battery is flat, the
selector lever cannot be moved out of
position P.
Start the vehicle using jump leads 3
10-26.

10-14 Vehicle care
Do not store any objects behind the
cover.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.Diesel engines
The fusebox is located behind the
rear of the battery.
To open, disengage cover and lift
upwards.
No. Circuit
1Heater fan
2Fuel injection
3Air conditioning compressor
4Automatic transmission
5Brake lamp switch
6ABS, ESP
7Starter motor
8-
9Power steering control
module
10Ignition switch
11Radiator fan
12-
13ABS, ESP
14-
15Engine electrics
16Front fog lamps
17Headlamp (left)
18Headlamp (right) No. Circuit

10-22 Vehicle care
Wheel changing
In order to reduce the chance of
possible injuries, make the following
preparations and note the procedure:
„Park on a level, firm and non-
slippery surface.
„Switch on hazard warning lamps
and apply parking brake. Engage
reverse gear (automatic
transmission 3 in P).
„Take the spare wheel from under
the luggage compartment floor
cover 3 10-24.
„Before raising the vehicle, turn front
wheels to straight-ahead position.
„Never change more than one
wheel at a time.
„Block wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed, by
placing wedge blocks or equivalent
in front and behind the wheel.
„Use jack only when changing
wheels.
„If the ground on which the vehicle is
parked is soft, a solid board (max.
1 cm thick) should be placed under the jack. Using a thicker board
could lead to damage of the jack
and the vehicle.
„Do not raise the vehicle more than
is necessary to change a wheel.
„No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
„Never start or run the engine or
crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
„Before screwing on the wheel bolts
when changing a wheel, apply a
light coating of grease to the cone
of each wheel bolt.
1. Prise off the wheel cover 3.
2. Slacken the wheel bolts by one
turn each using the wheel bolt
wrench, putting the wrench on
as far as possible.
3. The location of front and rear
jacking bars may be indicated
by notches on the bottom edge
of the vehicle, under the doors.

10-27Vehicle care
„Manual transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in P.
Connect the leads in the order shown
in the illustration:
1. Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive terminal 1 of the
battery providing the jump start
(identified by “+” sign on battery
case or terminal).
2. Connect the other end of the first
jump lead to the positive terminal 2
of the discharged battery (“+” sign). 3. Connect one end of the second
jump lead to the negative terminal 3
of the battery providing the jump
start (identified by "-" sign on
battery case or terminal).
4. Connect the other end of the
second jump lead 4 to ground on
the vehicle with the discharged
battery, e.g. on the engine block.
„Do not connect leads to negative
terminal of discharged battery.
„The last connection point should be
as far away from the discharged
battery as possible.
„Route leads so they cannot catch
on rotating parts in engine
compartment.
„Start the engine of the vehicle
providing the jump start.„After 5 minutes, start the other
engine. Start attempts should be
made at intervals of 1 minute and
should not last longer than
15 seconds.
„After starting, allow both engines to
idle for approx. 3 minutes with
leads connected.
„In order to avoid excess voltage in
the electrical system, before
removing a lead, switch on an
electrical consumer (e.g. lamps,
heated rear window) in the vehicle
receiving the jump start.
„Operate discharged vehicle for
approx. 20 minutes to allow for
recharging.
„Reverse above sequence exactly
when removing leads.
9 Warning
Care must be taken to ensure that
the leads do not inadvertently
contact metal surfaces within the
compartment area.

10-28 Vehicle care
Towing
Towing the vehicle
Towing from the front is permissible
in emergency situations only.
For fixing of the front towing eye,
remove the towing eye socket cover
by pressing the lower part of the
cover.
The towing eye attachment is stored
below the spare wheel in the luggage
compartment 3 10-25.Screw in towing eye attachment
clockwise until it is firmly in place. If
necessary, use jack handle to tighten.
Attach a tow rope 3 - or better still a
tow rod 3 - to the front towing eye.
The front towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering
the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition (3 9-1) to
release the steering column lock and
to permit operation of the brake
lamps and windscreen wipers.
Manual transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in N.More brake pedal pressure is
necessary when braking since the
brake servo unit is operative only
when the engine is running.
Considerably greater steering force is
necessary since this unit is operative
only when the engine is running.
To prevent entry of exhaust fumes
from towing vehicle, switch on air
recirculation mode (3 8-3) and close
the windows.
Do not tow the vehicle with a tow
rope3 or tow rod 3 for extended
periods, to avoid causing damage to
the vehicle. Only tow in this manner
on hard-surfaced roads.
Vehicles with manual or automatic
transmission3 can be towed from
the front, provided the front axle is
raised off the ground and the parking
brake is released.
Caution
Drive slowly and avoid jerky
movements. Impermissible tractive
forces could damage the vehicles.

10-29Vehicle care
Vehicles with manual transmission
can also be towed from the front with
all four wheels on the ground. In this
case, the gearshift lever must be in
neutral with the parking brake
released and the key in ignition
switch position ACC, to permit
release of the steering column lock
before towing.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
attachment anti-clockwise and refit
the cover.Towing another vehicleInterior care
Interior and upholstery
Clean the vehicle interior regularly,
including the instrument panel facia,
using Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. To
remove stains, use a cleaner that is
suitable for both fabrics and vinyl.
Clean seat belts only with lukewarm
water or Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Caution
Never tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground, to avoid
causing damage to the automatic
transmission 3.
Caution
The rear lashing eye is designed for
shipping purposes only.
Towing another vehicle from the
rear is not permitted!
Caution
Open Velcro fasteners on clothing
could damage seat upholstery.
Make sure that Velcro fasteners are
closed.

11-4 Service and maintenance
⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
o⊕Automatic transmission fluid level: check correct x x x
Fluid hose: inspectx
Fluid: change every 165,000 km/110,000 miles
Engine, transmission, A/C compressor: check for leaks x x x x x x
oBrake drum: remove, clean, visual check x
Steering system boots, track rods, final drive: visual check x x
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check x x x
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correctxxxxxx
First aid kit: visual check every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust x x x
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate xxx
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicablexxxxxx
1)Whichever occurs first.

11-7Service and maintenance
The system is factory-filled with
coolant designed for frost protection
down to approx. -28 °C. This
concentration should be maintained
all year-round.
Coolant additives intended to give
additional corrosion protection or seal
against minor leaks can cause
function problems. Liability for
consequences resulting from the use
of coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Only use DOT4 brake fluid.
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
Brake fluid should be stored in a
sealed container to avoid water
absorption. Ensure it does not become
contaminated with fluids containing
mineral oil (oil, petrol, cleaner) as this
can damage the seals and sleeves of
the brake system.Transmission fluid
Use fluid meeting specification
Grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: 75W-85 or 75W-90.
Automatic transmission fluid
Use fluid meeting specification
ATF3309.
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous!
Caution
Due to its corrosive nature, it must
not come in contact with the
paintwork. Flush any escaped
brake fluid with plenty of water.