2009 OPEL AGILA belt

9-2Driving and operating
To release the steering column lock,
turn ignition key to position ACC and
rotate steering wheel slightly.
Before starting-off, check:
„Tyre pressures and condition.
„Engine oil level and fluid levels in
engine compartment 3 10-3.
„All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and license plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
„Objects are securely located and
will not be thrown forward in the
event of sudden braking.
„Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
„All gauges and control indicators.
„Brake operation.
Starting the engine
With manual transmission in neutral,
depress clutch and foot brake,
(automatic transmission 3 in P or N),
do not accelerate.
Petrol engines: Turn key to START
and release it.
Diesel engines: Turn key to ON,
when preheating control indicator N
extinguishes, turn key to START and
release it.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
Key returns automatically to ON
position when released.Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Parking the vehicle
„Apply the parking brake firmly
without actuating the release
button. On a downhill or uphill
slope, apply as firmly as possible.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating forces.
„Push key into ignition switch before
turning to LOCK position and
removing (vehicles with automatic
transmission3: depress foot brake
and shift into P). Turn steering
wheel until lock is felt to engage
(anti-theft protection).
„If the vehicle is parked on a level
surface or a hill, select 1st gear
before switching the ignition off,
(vehicles with automatic
transmission 3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels away from kerb if
parked on an uphill slope.

10-16 Vehicle care
Tyre designations
Meanings:
e.g. 185/60 R 15 84 T
Speed code letters:
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressures 3 12-8.
Also may be shown on a label located
on the driver’s door pillar.After having checked the tyre
pressures, securely tighten the valve
caps.
The specified tyre pressures are valid
for cold tyres. The increased tyre
pressure resulting from extensive
driving must not be reduced. The tyre
pressures specified apply to both
summer and winter tyres.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear. 185= Tyre width in mm
60= Aspect ratio
(tyre height to tyre width
in %)
R= Belt type: Radial
15= Rim diameter in inches
84= Load index
e.g.: 84 represents 500 kg
T= Speed code
Q= Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
S= Up to 180 km/h (112 mph)
T= Up to 190 km/h (118 mph)
H= Up to 210 km/h (130 mph)
V= Up to 240 km/h (150 mph)
W= Up to 270 km/h (168 mph)

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.

10-32 Vehicle care
On vehicles which are washed
frequently in automatic car washes
with underbody washing facility, the
protective wax coating may be
impaired by dirt-dissolving additives.
Check the underbody after washing
and have it waxed if necessary.
Before the start of the cold weather
season, check the PVC coating and
protective wax coating and, if
necessary, have them restored to
perfect condition.
The underbody should be washed
following the end of the cold weather
season to remove any dirt adhering to
the underbody since this may also
contain salt. Check protective wax
coating and, if necessary, have it
restored to perfect condition.
Engine compartment
Areas of the engine compartment that
are painted in the same colour as the
vehicle must be looked after like any
other painted surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter
and preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and fluid reservoirs with
plastic sheets before washing the
engine.
When washing the engine with a
steam-jet cleaner, do not direct the
steam-jet at components of the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), the air
conditioning system 3 or the belt
drive and its components.
Protective wax that has been applied
is also removed during the engine
wash. For this reason, have the
engine, brake system components in
the engine compartment, axle
components with steering, body parts
and cavities thoroughly preserved
with protective wax after the wash.
An engine wash can be performed in
the spring in order to remove dirt that
has adhered to the engine
compartment, which may also have a
high salt content. Check protective
wax layer and make good if
necessary.

11-3 Service and maintenance
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
Ribbed V-belt: visual check - petrol engines only x x
⊕ Replace every 6 years/90,000 km/60,000 miles
Ribbed V-belt and tensioner: visual check - diesel engines only x x x
⊕ Replace every 10 years/150,000 km/100,000 miles
⊕Valve clearances: check, adjust - petrol engines only x x x
Engine oil and oil filter: replace x x x x x x
oDiesel fuel filter: drain water x x x x x x
Diesel fuel filter: replace and bleed x x x
⊕Manual transmission: oil level check, correct x
Oil changexx
Parking brake cable: check, adjust x
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front and rear, brake lines, brake
pressure hoses, fuel lines, fuel tank and exhaust system: visual checkxxx
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet annually
Front and rear wheel brakes: check visually x x x x x x

13-1 Index
IndexA
ABS ........................................... 9-9
Accessories
............... 3-9, 4-5, 10-6
Accessory socket
....................... 5-4
Air conditioning system ....... 8-1, 8-3
Air intake
.................................... 8-6
Air recirculation
.......................... 8-3
Air vents ..................................... 8-4
Airbags
.................................... 3-13
Alternator, see Charging system
5-9
Antenna .......................... 7-6, 10-30
Antifreeze
....................... 10-4, 11-6
Antifreeze protection
....... 10-4, 10-5
Anti-knock quality of fuel .......... 9-12
Octane number
.................... 12-3
Anti-theft locking system
............ 2-6
Anti-theft protection ................... 9-2
Ashtrays
..................................... 5-5
Automatic transmission
............. 9-3
Automatic mode ..................... 9-4
Engine braking assistance
..... 9-4
Fault
....................................... 9-5
Interruption of power supply ... 9-5
Kickdown
................................ 9-4
Rocking the vehicle
................ 9-5
Selector lever ......................... 9-4
Transmission display
.............. 9-3
Automatic wiping
....................... 5-3B
Battery
..................................... 10-6
Interruption of power supply
... 9-5
Before starting-off
...................... 9-2
Belt force limiters ....................... 3-6
Belt tensioners
........................... 3-6
Belts
................................ 3-5, 10-29
Bleeding, diesel fuel system .... 10-7
Bonnet
..................................... 10-2
Boot, see Luggage compartment
3-3
Brake assist ............................. 9-10
Brake fluid
................................ 11-7
Brake system
............................. 9-9
Brakes ....................................... 9-9
ABS
........................................ 9-9
Brake assist
.......................... 9-10
Brake fluid ............................ 10-6
Brake lamps
......................... 10-9
Foot brake
.............................. 9-9
Parking brake ......................... 9-9
Bulb replacement
..................... 10-7
C
Capacities
................................ 12-5
Care
....................................... 10-29
Catalytic converter
..................... 9-8
Central locking system ....... 2-3, 2-4
Centre high-mounted
stoplamp (CHMSL)
Bulb replacement
............... 10-10

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

13-3 Index
Engine oil ........................ 10-3, 11-6
Additives ............................... 11-6
Topping up
.................. 10-3, 11-6
Viscosity
............................... 11-6
Engine oil level and
consumption
............................ 10-3
Engine oil life monitor
.............. 5-14
Engine oil pressure .................. 5-11
Engine speed
............................. 5-6
Engine wash
.......................... 10-32
Environmental protection ....... 10-30
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program)
.................................. 9-10
Exhaust gases ........................... 9-8
Exhaust system
......................... 9-8
Exterior care
.......................... 10-30
Exterior lamps ............................ 6-1
Exterior mirrors
.......................... 2-8
F
Fan
............................................ 8-2
Filling station
Capacities
............................ 12-5
Engine oil level ..................... 10-3
Fuel
............................. 9-12, 12-3
Opening the bonnet
.............. 10-2
Tyre pressure ....................... 12-8
Vehicle data
......................... 12-1
Windscreen washer system
. 10-5
First aid kit ................................. 4-5Flat tyre
.................................. 10-24
Foot brake ................................. 9-9
Front airbags
........................... 3-13
Front fog lamps
.......................... 6-3
Bulb replacement ................. 10-8
Front passenger’s airbag
......... 3-13
Deactivation
......................... 3-17
Front turn signal lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-8
Fuel
.......................................... 9-12
Fuel consumption ........... 9-13, 12-4
Fuel filler cap
........................... 9-13
Fuel gauge
................................. 5-7
Fuse extractor ........................ 10-12
Fuses
..................................... 10-11
G
Gears
......................................... 9-6
Generator, see Charging system
5-9
Glove box
.................................. 4-1
Gross Vehicle Weight ..... 9-12, 12-7
H
Hand brake, see Parking brake
.9-9
Hazard warning lamps ............... 6-2
Head restraints
.......................... 3-1
Headlamp flash
.......................... 6-2
Headlamp range adjustment ..... 6-1Headlamps
................................ 6-1
Bulb replacement ................. 10-7
Driving abroad
........................ 6-3
Front fog lamps
...................... 6-3
Warning chime ..................... 5-13
Heated exterior mirrors
.............. 8-5
Heated rear window
................... 8-5
Heating ...................................... 8-1
Exterior mirrors
....................... 8-5
Rear window
.......................... 8-5
Height adjustment
Head restraints
....................... 3-1
Seat belts
............................... 3-8
Steering wheel ....................... 5-1
High beam
................................. 6-2
Bulb replacement
................. 10-7
High-pressure cleaners 10-30, 10-31
Horn
........................................... 5-2
I
Identification plate
.................... 12-1
Ignition switch
............................ 9-1
Ignition system
........................... 9-2
Immobiliser ................................ 2-7
Infotainment system
.................. 7-1
Instrument cluster
...................... 5-8
Instrument panel ........................ 1-5
Instruments
................................ 5-1
Interior care
........................... 10-29