2009 OPEL AGILA key

9-6Driving and operating
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release selector lever as
follows:This procedure is for emergency use
only. If repeated use of this procedure
is necessary, or the procedure does
not work as described, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after declutching
before engaging gear. If the gear
does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear
selection.When driving, do not use the clutch
pedal as a foot rest; this will cause
substantial clutch wear.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch off engine then turn
key to ignition switch position
ACC or ON.
3. Remove cap concealing
release button and using a
suitable tool, push the button.
Then move selector lever.
On variants with SHIFT LOCK
button3, push button and
move selector lever.

10-7Vehicle care
Diesel fuel system, bleeding
It is possible to restart the engine if
the tank has been run dry.
With vehicle stationary, turn key to
ignition switch position ON for more
than 5 seconds, then turn to START.
If engine does not start, wait
approx.15 seconds before repeating
starting procedure.
If the engine will still not start, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb, switch off
ignition and relevant switch.
Only hold new bulbs at base! Do not
touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
Replacement bulb must be in
accordance with data on base of
defective bulb. Do not exceed
wattage given on bulb base.
Headlamps
Battery removal
Diesel engines: for headlamp bulb
replacement on the battery side, it is
necessary to first disconnect and
remove the battery then remove the
coolant expansion tank and fuse box.
1. Switch off ignition and exterior
lamps.
2. Open bonnet and disconnect
battery by detaching negative (-)
terminal followed by positive (+)
terminal.3. Unscrew the retaining bolt using a
suitable tool and remove battery,
coolant expansion tank and fuse
box.
When reinstalling the battery,
reconnect the positive (+) terminal
first and then the negative (-)
terminal.

10-20 Vehicle care
7. Unwrap accessory plug lead
from the compressor unit.
Insert plug into accessory
socket.
8. Turn ignition key to
position ACC.9. Switch compressor on/off
switch to position I(on).
10. Inflate the tyre to the correct
pressure 3 12-8.
If there is no reading, the air
compressor hose to tyre valve
connection may be faulty.
Re-check the connection.
If the required tyre pressure is
not obtained within 10 minutes,
rotate the tyre to evenly spread
the sealant and repeat the
procedure.
If the required tyre pressure is
still not obtained, the tyre is too
badly damaged. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If the tyre is overinflated,
reduce the pressure by
pressing the deflation button
on the compressor.
Do not operate the compressor
for more than 10 minutes, to
avoid overheating.
11. When the correct tyre pressure
has been reached, switch
compressor on/off switch to
position O(off).
12. Remove accessory plug from
the accessory socket, detach
air compressor hose from tyre
valve and replace valve cap.
13. Return air compressor hose
and accessory plug lead to
their original locations in the
compressor unit.

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.

13-4Index
Interior lamps ............................. 6-4
Bulb replacement ................ 10-11
Interior mirror
............................. 2-9
Interior stowage
......................... 4-1
Interruption of power supply ....... 9-5
Selector lever lock
.................. 9-5
ISOFIX
............................3-11, 3-12
J
Jack
........................................ 10-25
K
Key
............................................. 2-1
Locking doors
......................... 2-3
Removing
............................. 5-13
Replacement .......................... 2-1
Starting
............................9-1, 9-2
Steering column lock
.............. 9-1
Kickdown .................................... 9-4
L
Lashing eyes
.............................. 4-3
Leather trim ............................ 10-29
License plate lamps
Bulb replacement
.................. 10-9
Light switch ................................ 6-1
Lighting
...................................... 6-1
Driving abroad
........................ 6-3
Loading .............................4-3, 12-7
Locking doors
............................. 2-3
Locking from the inside
.............. 2-4
Locks ...................................... 10-30Luggage compartment
............... 2-5
Bulb replacement .................. 10-9
Cover
...................................... 4-5
Lighting
................................... 6-4
Loading ..........................4-3, 12-7
Under floor storage
................. 4-4
M
Main beam, see high beam
........ 6-2
Maintenance
............................ 11-1
Air conditioning
....................... 8-4
Antifreeze protection ............. 10-4
Brake fluid
............................. 10-6
Brakes
.................................... 9-9
Engine oil .............................. 10-3
Infotainment system
............. 7-10
Tyre pressure
..................... 10-16
Tyres ................................... 10-17
Windscreen wipers
............... 10-5
Manual transmission
.................. 9-6
Mirrors ......................... 2-8, 2-9, 8-5
Misted windows
.......................... 8-2
Mobile telephones
.................... 7-10
Muffler, see Exhaust system ...... 9-8
N
Neutral
................................9-4, 9-6
O
Octane numbers
...................... 12-3
Odometer
................................... 5-6
Display brightness .................. 5-6Oil
................................... 10-3, 11-6
Additives ...............................11-6
Topping up
.................. 10-3, 11-6
Viscosity
................................11-6
Oil level and consumption ........10-3
Oil life monitor
..........................5-14
Oil pressure
..............................5-11
Outside temperature ..................5-4
P
Paintwork damage
.................10-31
Parking .......................................9-2
Parking brake
.............................9-9
Parking lamps
Bulb replacement
..................10-8
Payload
....................................12-7
Pedals
........................................9-1
Performance .............................12-4
Petrol
.............................. 9-12, 12-3
Pollen filter
.................................8-6
Power mirrors .............................2-8
Power outlet
...............................5-4
Power steering
.........................5-10
Power windows ........................2-10
Child safety system
...............2-11
Preheating
........................ 5-11, 9-2
R
Radio
..........................................7-6
Radio equipment (CB)
..............7-10
Radio remote control

13-5 Index
Central locking system .... 2-1, 2-3
RDS (Radio Data System) ......... 7-7
Rear fog lamp
............................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear seats
................................. 3-3
Folding seatbacks .................. 3-3
Restoring rear seatbacks
....... 3-5
Rear window
washer system
.................. 5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............ 10-5
Capacities
............................ 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir .......... 10-5
Rear window wiper
........... 5-3, 10-6
Refuelling
................................. 9-12
Fuel filler cap ........................ 9-12
Remote control
Central locking system
.... 2-1, 2-3
Replacement keys ..................... 2-1
Reversing lamps
........................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Ride control systems ............... 9-10
Roof rack
............................ 4-4, 4-6
Running-in
................................. 9-1
Brakes .................................... 9-9
S
Safeguard against
unauthorised use
................ 7-3, 9-1Safety
...................................... 10-1
Safety accessories ............. 3-9, 4-5
Safety locks
............................... 2-4
Seat adjustment
......................... 3-2
Seat belt reminder ..................... 5-9
Seat belts
........................ 3-5, 10-29
Driver’s seat belt reminder
3-7, 5-9
Height adjustment .................. 3-8
Seat height adjustment
.............. 3-3
Seat position
.............................. 3-2
Seats ......................................... 3-2
Adjustment
............................. 3-2
Selector lever
............................. 9-4
Self-help
Automatic transmission
.......... 9-5
Remote control
....................... 2-2
Service ..................................... 11-1
Service interval display
............ 5-14
Service intervals
............. 11-1, 11-2
Additional operations ............ 11-5
Interim service
...................... 11-1
Main service
......................... 11-1
Severe operating conditions .11-5
Side airbags
............................. 3-15
Sidemarker lamps
Bulb replacement
............... 10-10
Spare keys
................................. 2-1
Spare wheel
........................... 10-24
Speedometer ............................. 5-5Starting the engine
.................... 9-2
Steam-jet cleaners ...... 10-30, 10-31
Steering column lock
................. 9-1
Steering wheel adjustment
........ 5-1
Steering wheel
remote control
..................... 5-1, 7-2
Storage compartments
.............. 4-1
Sun visors ................................ 2-11
Sunglasses storage
compartment
.............................. 4-3
T
Tachometer
............................... 5-6
Tail lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Tailgate
...................................... 2-5
Tank
Fuel gauge
............................. 5-7
Technical data
......................... 12-1
Telephone, see
Mobile telephones
................... 7-10
Temperature
.............................. 8-1
Temporary spare wheel
......... 10-24
The first 1000 km ....................... 9-1
Tightening torque
................... 10-24
Tools
...................................... 10-25
Top-Tether ............................... 3-11
Towing
........................ 10-28, 10-29
Traction Control Support
System (TCSS)
........................ 9-11

13-6Index
Transmission display ..........5-7, 9-3
Trip computer ........................... 5-14
Trip odometer
............................. 5-6
Turn signal lamps
....................... 6-2
Bulb replacement .................. 10-8
Tyre chains
............................ 10-17
Tyre condition
........................ 10-17
Tyre pressure ................10-16, 12-8
Tyre repair kit
......................... 10-18
U
Units of measure
...................... 5-16
Unleaded fuel
..................9-12, 12-3
V
Vehicle care
............................. 10-1
Vehicle checks
......................... 10-1
Vehicle dimensions
.................. 12-6
Vehicle Identification
Number
...........................12-1, 12-2
Vehicle keys, see Key
................ 2-1
Vehicle tools ........................... 10-25
Vehicle weights
........................ 12-7
Ventilation
...........................8-1, 8-4
W
Warning chimes
....................... 5-13
Warning triangle
......................... 4-5
Washer fluid reservoir .............. 10-5
Washing the vehicle
............... 10-30
Weights
.................................... 12-7
Wheel condition ..................... 10-17Wheel covers
......................... 10-17
Wheels, tyres ......................... 10-15
Windows
...........................2-10, 8-5
Demisting and defrosting
........ 8-2
Windscreen washer
system
...............................5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............. 10-5
Capacities ............................. 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir
........... 10-5
Windscreen wipers
............5-2, 10-5
Winter operation
Coolant, antifreeze
............... 10-4
Fuel for diesel engines
......... 9-12
Heating ............................8-1, 8-3
Locks
.................................. 10-30
Tyre chains
......................... 10-17
Window demisting and
defrosting
................................ 8-2
Winter tyres
........................ 10-15