2009 OPEL AGILA Owners Manual

2-10Keys, doors and windows
Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be operated
with the crank.
Power windows 3
Operational with key in ignition switch
position ON.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door
windows are operated via two
switches located in the driver’s door.
For incremental operation, briefly pull
or press the appropriate switch.
For automatic opening of the driver’s
door window, press the switch down
fully and release it. Pull up the switch
to stop the window movement.
9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power windows.
There is a risk of injury,
particularly for children, and a
danger that articles could become
trapped.
If there are children on the front
passenger’s seat, press the z
switch in the driver’s door to
deactivate power window
operation.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Before leaving the vehicle,
remove the ignition key in order to
prevent unauthorized operation.

2-11 Keys, doors and windows
An additional switch is located in the
front passenger’s door.
In the event of difficulty due to frost or
the like, pull the relevant window
switch several times until the window
is closed.
Child safety system
Press the z switch in driver’s door to
deactivate front passenger’s door
power window operation when a child
is occupying the seat.
Press switch again to activate power
window operation.
Sun visors
Use the sun visor to protect from
glare by pulling it up, down or
swivelling it to the side.
Depending on equipment version,
sun visors also have vanity mirrors 3.

3-1Seats, restraints and interior
Seats, restraints
and interiorHead restraints
Head restraint position
For maximum protection, the middle
of the head restraint should be at eye
level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position for
extremely small persons.
Height adjustment
To adjust head restraint height, press
catch, adjust height to suit then
release the catch.
Removal
Press catch. Pull up and remove the
head restraint.
Stow head restraints securely in
luggage compartment. Head restraints ..................... 3-1
Front seats ............................ 3-2
Rear seats ............................ 3-3
Seat belts .............................. 3-5
Child restraints ...................... 3-9
Airbag system ....................... 3-13
9 Warning
Only drive with head restraints
correctly adjusted.

3-2 Seats, restraints and interior
Front seats
Seat position
Adjust driver’s seat such that, with the
driver sitting upright, the steering
wheel is held in the area of its upper
spokes with the driver’s arms slightly
bent.
Slide front passenger’s seat as far
back as it will go.The seatbacks must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum
tilting angle approx. 25°).
Longitudinal seat
adjustment
To adjust, pull the handle on the front
seat, slide the seat and release the
handle.Ensure seat audibly latches into
position before driving.
Reclining seatbacks
To adjust, raise the release lever,
move seatback to suit seating
position and release lever to lock
seatback in position.
Do not lean on the seatback whilst
adjusting it.
9 Warning
Only drive with the seats correctly
adjusted.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats whilst driving,
as they could move
uncontrollably.

3-3Seats, restraints and interior
Adjusting seat height 3
To adjust, operate lever on side of
seat.
Lever pumping action
Rear seats
Folding rear seatbacks
The luggage compartment can be
enlarged by folding the rear
seatbacks onto the seat cushions.
Ensure front seats are not in reclined
position and push rear seat head
restraints all the way down.
When folding the rear seatbacks,
ensure the seat belts are unbuckled.Route outboard rear seat belts,
including the latch plates, through
their respective belt holders (as
illustrated), ensuring they are not
twisted at any point.
Upwards: Raises seat
Downwards: Lowers seat
9 Warning
When adjusting the rear
seatbacks, use caution; beware
of moving parts.

3-4 Seats, restraints and interior
Unlatch detachable connector on
centre rear seat belt by inserting the
ignition key in the slot on the
connector and allow the belt to
retract.Insert latch plate into the slit on the
belt webbing and insert detached
connector latch plate in roof holder
slot to the rear of the belt webbing.To fold outboard rear seatbacks
separately 3, pull seatback release
lever downwards, fold seatback
forwards and down onto seat
cushion.

3-5Seats, restraints and interior
To fold rear bench seat 3, pull both
outboard seatback release levers
downwards simultaneously, fold
seatback forwards and down onto
seat cushion.
Do not allow passengers to sit on
folded seatbacks, or place any
unrestrained loads on them.
Restoring rear seatbacks
Raise seatback and push back to its
original position. Ensure seatback
latches into place by pushing top of
seatback and pulling it forwards
again.Pull detached connector latch plate of
centre rear seat belt from roof holder
slot and insert in connector, with the
arrows aligned. Ensure the latch plate
and connector audibly engage.
Release outboard rear seat belts
from their respective belt holders.
Seat belts
Three-point seat belt
The front and rear seats are equipped
with three-point seat belts with
automatic retractors and locking
devices, allowing freedom of body
movement when the vehicle moves at
a constant speed, although the
spring-tensioned belts are always a
snug fit.
The belt has a “vehicle sensitive
retractor” which is designed to lock
during heavy acceleration or
deceleration in any direction.

3-6 Seats, restraints and interior
In the event of an accident, persons
not wearing seat belts endanger their
fellow occupants and themselves.
Control indicator X for driver’s seat
belt reminder 35-9.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time. They are
only suitable for children aged up to
12 years or smaller than 150 cm if
used in conjunction with a child
restraint 3.
Belt force limiters
Load limiters on the front seats
reduce the impact on the seat
occupant’s body from a tensioning
belt, in the event of frontal collisions
or rear impacts of a certain severity.
The belt force is controlled, to reduce
the risk of belt-inflicted injury.
Belt tensioners
The seat belt systems on the front
seats incorporate belt tensioners
housed in the belt buckles and seat
belt retractors.
In the event of frontal collisions or
rear impacts of a certain severity, belt
buckles and seat belt retractors
tighten the seat belts; the shoulder
and lap belts are instantaneously
tightened to fit the occupant’s body
more snugly.The belt tensioners actuate only once
and must be replaced after activation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
„The belt tensioners only actuate
once, indicated by continuous
illumination of control indicator v in
the instrument cluster 35-9.
Deployed belt tensioners must be
replaced. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
„Accessories not released for your
vehicle type and other objects must
not be fixed or placed within the
action zone of the belt tensioners,
as they may result in injury if the
belt tensioners are triggered.
9 Warning
Always wear your seat belt, also
in urban traffic and when you are
a rear seat passenger. It can save
your life!
9 Warning
Improper handling (e.g. removal
or installation) can activate the
belt tensioners.