2009 OPEL AGILA clock

10-26 Vehicle care
Rotate jack shaft anti-clockwise and
remove jack from storage bracket.
To stow the jack after use, place it in
its storage bracket and turn jack shaft
clockwise until jack is held securely in
place.Jump starting 3
Do not start with quick charger, to
prevent damage to electronic
components.
Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
„A discharged battery can freeze at
temperatures of 0 °C. Defrost the
battery in a warm room before
connecting the jump leads.
„Do not allow battery fluid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event of
direct contact.„Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
„Use auxiliary battery with same
voltage (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah)
must not be considerably less than
that of the discharged battery.
Voltage and capacity information
can be found on the batteries.
„Use jump leads with insulated
terminals and a width of at least
16 mm
2 (25 mm2 for diesel
engines).
„Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
„Switch off all unnecessary
electrical consumers. Infotainment
system may be damaged if
switched on while jump starting.
„Do not lean over the battery during
jump starting procedure.
„Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
„The vehicles should not touch while
jump starting.
„Apply parking brake.
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This must be done with extreme
care. Any deviation from the
following instructions could lead
to personal injury or damage
resulting from battery explosion,
as well as to damage to the
electrical systems in both
vehicles.

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.

13-2Index
Changing the battery
Remote control ....................... 2-2
Changing tyre/wheel type
...... 10-17
Changing wheels
................... 10-22
Charging system ........................ 5-9
Chassis number, see Vehicle
Identification Number
......12-1, 12-2
Child restraint systems ............... 3-9
Child safety locks
....................... 2-4
Cigarette lighter
.......................... 5-5
Cleaning ................................. 10-30
Climate controls
......................... 8-1
Clock
.......................................... 5-3
Clutch fluid ............................... 10-6
Clutch operation
..................9-2, 9-6
Cold starts
.................................. 9-8
Control indicators ....................... 5-5
ABS
........................................ 5-9
Airbags
................................... 5-9
Belt tensioners ........................ 5-9
Brake system
.......................... 5-9
Charging system
..................... 5-9
Diesel particle filter ........5-13, 9-7
Door ajar
........................2-5, 5-12
Driver’s seat belt
..............3-7, 5-9
Electronic Stability Program .5-10
Engine coolant temperature
.5-11
Engine electronics
................ 5-13
Engine oil change ........5-12, 5-14Engine oil pressure
............... 5-11
ESP .............................5-10, 9-11
Exhaust
................................. 5-11
Exhaust emissions
................ 5-11
Front fog lamps ..............5-12, 6-3
Fuel level
............. 5-7, 5-11, 5-13
Headlamp range adjustment
5-12
High beam .....................5-12, 6-2
Immobiliser
....................2-7, 5-12
Passenger airbag status
....... 3-18
Power steering ...................... 5-10
Preheating
............................ 5-11
Rear fog lamp
................5-12, 6-3
Service transmission .......5-9, 9-5
Service vehicle soon
............. 5-12
Theft-deterrent
...............2-7, 5-12
Traction Control Support
System off
....................5-10, 9-11
Turn signal lamps
................. 5-13
Coolant ............................10-4, 11-6
Coolant level
............................ 10-4
Coolant temperature
................ 5-11
Cooling ....................................... 8-3
Cooling fan
................ 9-3, 9-7, 10-1
Correcting time
........................... 5-3
Corrosion
protection
............ 10-4, 10-31, 11-6
Courtesy lamps
.......................... 6-4
Bulb replacement ................ 10-11Cup holders
................................4-1
Curtain airbags .........................3-16
D
Dashboard - see
Instrument panel
........................1-5
Data
..........................................12-1
Demisting and defrosting
...........8-2
Diesel .......................................9-12
Diesel fuel system
....................10-7
Diesel particle filter (DPF)
5-13, 9-7
Dimensions ..............................12-6
Dipped beam
..............................6-2
Bulb replacement
..................10-7
Display ............................... 5-6, 5-7
Door locks
..............................10-30
Doors
................................ 2-5, 5-12
Driver’s airbag ..........................3-13
Driving abroad
............................6-3
Driving hints
...............................9-1
E
Electric throttle body system
....5-11
Electrical system
....................10-11
Electronic Stability Program .....9-10
Emissions
....................... 9-13, 12-4
Engine braking assistance
.........9-4
Engine code ................... 12-2, 12-3
Engine coolant temperature
.....5-11
Engine data
..............................12-3