2009 OPEL AGILA tow

4-5Storage compartments
Luggage compartment
cover
Do not place heavy objects on the
cover. Loose objects should be
secured safely in the luggage
compartment before driving.
To remove the luggage compartment
cover, pull either side of the cover
from the retaining lugs.The luggage compartment cover can
be stowed in the under floor storage
compartment 3.
Warning triangle ¨ 3 and
first aid kit +
3
Your warning triangle and first aid kit
can be accommodated below the
floor cover in the luggage
compartment.

5-3Instruments and controls
Windscreen washer system
To activate, pull lever towards
steering wheel. Washer fluid is
sprayed onto the windscreen.
In vehicles with timed interval wipe
position INT 3, the wipers switch on
automatically at low speed if they are
not already activated.
Rear window wiper/washer
To activate wiper and washer, rotate
end of lever:
Washer fluid is sprayed on to rear
window when the end of the lever is
turned to position
f. When the lever
is released, it will spring back to the
ON/OFF position.Further information 3 10-5, 10-30,
10-31.
Clock
The time is shown in the odometer
display when the ignition is switched
on.
Correcting time
To set the clock, press and hold the
Öbutton for approx. 2 seconds; clock
display now in setting mode. f=Washer
ON = Wiper on
INT = Timed interval wipe 3
OFF = Wiper off
f=Washer
Minute display flashes.
Press Ö to set minutes.

6-2 Lighting
Hazard warning lamps
To operate, press button ¨.
Turn signal lamps
To activate, move lever up or down:
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its rest position. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
Tap signal: briefly move lever to
resistance point. The turn signal then
flashes three times when changing
lanes.
Headlamp high beam
To switch from dipped beam to high
beam, push lever forwards.
To switch back to dipped beam, pull
lever back towards steering wheel.
Control indicator P illuminates in the
instrument cluster when high beam is
on.
Headlamp flash
To activate the headlamp flash, pull
lever towards steering wheel. High
beam is engaged for the duration of
activation. „Driver only and load in
luggage compartment=2
1)Vehicles with automatic transmission
and all diesel engines: set to position 1.
Lever up = Right turn
Lever down = Left turn

8-2Climate controls
Air flow
Four fan speeds:
The rate of air flow is determined by
the fan. The fan should therefore be
switched on during driving.
Air distribution Window demisting and
defrosting
To clear misted or icy windows, e.g.
due to damp weather, damp clothing
or low outside temperatures:
„Turn air recirculation mode 4 off.
„Set air distribution rotary knob
toV.
„Turn temperature rotary knob to
red area for warm air.
„Set fan to 4.
„Open adjustable side air vents and
direct them towards door windows.
„Switch on heated rear window Ü. x=Off
4= Maximum air flow
M= To head area via centre and
side air vents
L= To head area via centre and
side air vents and to footwell
K= To footwell
J= To windscreen, front door
windows, side air vents and
to footwell
V= To windscreen, front door
windows and side air vents

9-3 Driving and operating
„If the vehicle is parked on a
downhill slope, select reverse gear
before switching the ignition off,
(vehicles with automatic
transmission 3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels towards kerb.
„Switch off exterior lamps, otherwise
the headlamp warning device will
sound when the driver’s door is
opened.
„Cooling fans may run on after the
engine has been switched off 3
10-1.
Parking over things that
burn
Do not park vehicle on easily ignitable
surfaces as the hot exhaust system
temperatures could cause the
surface to ignite.
Transmission
Automatic transmission 3
The engine can only be started when
the selector lever is in position P or N.
When starting in P or N, depress foot
brake before selecting a gear, then
release the parking brake.
Do not accelerate whilst gearshifting.
If a gear has been selected and the
foot brake is released without
accelerating, the vehicle will "creep".
Never operate the foot brake and
accelerator simultaneously.
Selecting D puts the transmission in
automatic mode.
Only select 3, 2 or L to prevent
automatic upshifting above the
selected gear or as an aid to engine
braking.
The selected gear is shown in the
transmission display.
Transmission display
Displays the selected mode or
current gear.

9-8Driving and operating
Catalytic converter
Controlling exhaust emission
The catalytic converter reduces to a
minimum the proportion of noxious
materials in the exhaust, such as
carbon monoxide (CO),
hydrocarbons (CH) and nitrogen
oxides (NO
x).
Leaded fuel will damage the catalytic
converter and parts of the electronic
system, thereby rendering them
inoperative.„If the engine misfires or runs
roughly after a cold start, the
engine power has reduced
significantly or other unusual
operating problems occur that
indicate a fault in the ignition
system, seek the assistance of a
workshop as quickly as possible.
Drive at a slower speed and with
less engine revs for a short time, if
necessary.
„If unburned fuel enters the catalytic
converter, this may result in
overheating and irreparable
damage to the catalytic converter.
You should therefore avoid
frequent cold starts, unnecessarily
long use of the starter when setting
off, running the tank dry (an
irregular fuel supply leads to
overheating) and starting the
engine by pushing or towing.„If the control indicator for exhaust
emissions Z illuminates whilst
driving, seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately. Control
indicatorZ for exhaust emissions
35-11.
Exhaust gases
Caution
Damage to the catalytic converter or
the vehicle may result if the following
points are not observed.
9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which has no colour or odour and
can be lethal if inhaled.
If exhaust fumes penetrate the
vehicle interior, open the windows
and seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.

9-9 Driving and operating
Brakes
Foot brake
The brake system comprises two
separate brake circuits.
If one brake circuit should fail, the
vehicle can still be braked with the
second remaining circuit.
If this happens, the brake pedal must
be fully depressed with greater pedal
pressure. The distance required for
braking will be greater. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
In order to utilise the full pedal travel,
particularly in the event of a brake
circuit fault, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals 3 9-1.
With the engine stopped, the brake
servo assistance is discontinued after
the brake pedal has been depressed
once or twice. The braking effect is
not reduced, but increased foot
pressure will be necessary. Take
extra care if the vehicle is being
towed.
Brake system control indicator 3 5-9.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) u
The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking during heavy braking.
It starts to regulate braking pressure
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency
to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during heavy braking,
e.g. on bends or when swerving to
avoid an obstacle. Even in the case of
extreme braking, ABS makes it
possible to drive round obstacles
without releasing the foot brake.
ABS control indicator 3 5-9.
Fault
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
Always apply the parking brake firmly
without actuating the release button.
Apply as fully as possible on uphill or
downhill inclines.
To release the parking brake, press
and hold the button, pull the lever up
slightly and lower lever while holding
the button in.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Brake system control indicator 3 5-9.
Caution
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may lock during heavy
braking. This may cause the vehicle
to swerve.

10-1Vehicle care
Vehicle care General information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of ‘Opel
genuine parts and accessories’
expressly released for your vehicle
type. Do not make any changes to the
vehicle’s electrical systems.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available at
www.opel.com.
Vehicle checks
Bonnet .................................. 10-2
Engine oil .............................. 10-3
Engine coolant ...................... 10-4
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ........................ 10-5
Windscreen/rear window
wipers ................................. 10-5
Brakes ................................... 10-6
Battery .................................. 10-6
Diesel fuel system, bleeding . 10-7
Bulb replacement .................. 10-7
Fuses .................................... 10-11
Wheels .................................. 10-15
Tyre repair kit 3 ..................... 10-18
Wheel changing .................... 10-22
Jump starting 3 ..................... 10-26
Towing .................................. 10-28
Interior care........................... 10-29
Exterior care ......................... 10-30
9 Warning
Only carry out engine
compartment checks when the
ignition is switched off.
The cooling fan can start to
operate unexpectedly, even when
the ignition is switched off.
9 Danger
Electronic ignition systems
generate very high voltages. Do
not touch the ignition system; high
voltage can be fatal.