2009 OPEL AGILA wheel

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.

10-15Vehicle care
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Wheels
Tyres
Factory-fitted tyres are matched to
the chassis and offer optimum driving
comfort and safety.
Winter tyres 3
Tyres of size 165/70 R 14 and
185/60 R 15 may be used as winter
tyres.
Winter tyres improve safety at
temperatures below 7
°C and should
therefore be fitted on all the wheels.
Depending on national regulations, a
notice indicating the maximum
permissible speed for the tyres must
be affixed within the driver's field of
vision.
The maximum permissible speed
varies from country to country on
account of national regulations.
Ensure that winter tyres are inflated
to the correct pressure specified by
the tyre manufacturer. No. Circuit
1Starter motor
2Air conditioning compressor
3Fuel pump
4Fuel injection
5Heater fan
6Radiator fan
7Power steering control
module
8ABS, ESP
9ABS, ESP
10Brake lamp switch
11Headlamp (right)
12Headlamp (left)
13Front fog lamps
14Ignition switch
15Ignition switch, power
windows, wipers, starter No. Circuit

10-17Vehicle care
Tyre condition
Drive over edges slowly and at a right
angle if possible. When parking,
ensure that the tyres are not pressed
against the edge of the kerb.
Check tyres regularly for damage
(foreign bodies, punctures, cuts,
cracks, bulges in sidewalls). Check
wheels for damage. In the event of
damage or abnormal wear, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Different tyre and wheel
types
If tyres of a different size to those
fitted at the factory are used (this
includes winter tyres), the electronic speedometer may possibly need to
be reprogrammed, to ensure that the
speed displayed is correct.
Wheel covers 3
Wheel covers and tyres that are
approved for the vehicle and comply
with all of the relevant wheel and tyre
combination requirements must be
used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used
are not approved, make sure that the
tyres do not have a beaded edge.
Remove wheel covers before fitting
tyre chains, to avoid damaging the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains 3
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
drive wheels (front axle). They must
be fitted to the tyres symmetrically in
order to achieve a concentric fit.
Use fine mesh chains that add no
more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including
chain lock).
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds of up to 50 km/h (30 mph) or
up to the tyre chain manufacturer’s
recommended maximum speed,
whichever is lower.
9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading
to tread separation and even to
tyre blow-out at high speeds.
Caution
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and render
the vehicle unroadworthy.

10-18 Vehicle care
Tyre chains must not be used on the
temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit 3
Minor damage to the tyre tread can
be temporarily repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres. Damaged areas bigger
than 4 mm and damage at the tyre
rim cannot be repaired using the tyre
repair kit.
Never use the liquid sealant on more
than one tyre at a time.The tyre repair kit is stowed beneath
the floor carpet in the luggage
compartment 3 4-4.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
1. If you have a flat tyre: Shake
sealant bottle, remove cap and
screw filler hose on to bottle, to
pierce inner cap.

10-22 Vehicle care
Wheel changing
In order to reduce the chance of
possible injuries, make the following
preparations and note the procedure:
„Park on a level, firm and non-
slippery surface.
„Switch on hazard warning lamps
and apply parking brake. Engage
reverse gear (automatic
transmission 3 in P).
„Take the spare wheel from under
the luggage compartment floor
cover 3 10-24.
„Before raising the vehicle, turn front
wheels to straight-ahead position.
„Never change more than one
wheel at a time.
„Block wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed, by
placing wedge blocks or equivalent
in front and behind the wheel.
„Use jack only when changing
wheels.
„If the ground on which the vehicle is
parked is soft, a solid board (max.
1 cm thick) should be placed under the jack. Using a thicker board
could lead to damage of the jack
and the vehicle.
„Do not raise the vehicle more than
is necessary to change a wheel.
„No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
„Never start or run the engine or
crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
„Before screwing on the wheel bolts
when changing a wheel, apply a
light coating of grease to the cone
of each wheel bolt.
1. Prise off the wheel cover 3.
2. Slacken the wheel bolts by one
turn each using the wheel bolt
wrench, putting the wrench on
as far as possible.
3. The location of front and rear
jacking bars may be indicated
by notches on the bottom edge
of the vehicle, under the doors.

10-23Vehicle care
4. Attach the jack handle to the
wheel bolt wrench (as shown in
illustration) and insert hook end
of jack handle through jack eye.
Before positioning the jack, set it
to the necessary height by
rotating the jack handle
clockwise using the attached
wheel bolt wrench.5. Position jack at the front or rear
jacking point located nearest to
the wheel concerned so that the
jack claw spans the vertical
base. Make sure it is properly
positioned, ensuring the jacking
bar fits securely into the jack
head groove.
The jack base must be on the
ground directly below the jacking
point in a manner that prevents it
from slipping.6. Rotate jack handle clockwise
using the attached wheel bolt
wrench to raise vehicle.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel
is just clear of the ground.
7. Unscrew wheel bolts completely
by turning anti-clockwise and
wipe clean with a cloth.
Put wheel bolts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.

10-24 Vehicle care
Temporary spare wheel
The temporary spare wheel is
designed for use on your vehicle only.
Do not attempt to use the spare tyre
on a different wheel, or use a different
tyre on the spare wheel, as they will
not fit.
Ensure the temporary spare wheel is
inflated to the correct tyre pressure 3
12-8.The temporary spare wheel is located
in the luggage compartment and is
secured with a screw-in retainer.
To access the spare wheel, open
tailgate and pull up luggage
compartment floor carpet using the
central strap located near the tailgate
latch and hang the string on the hook
provided 3 4-4.
If equipped, remove the under floor
storage compartment 3 from the
luggage compartment by pulling it up
by the handle located near the
tailgate latch, to access the spare
wheel 3 4-4. 8. Remove wheel and install
spare wheel.
9. Screw on wheel bolts and
tighten slightly by hand until
wheel is held against the hub.
10. Apply a light coating of grease
to the cone of each wheel bolt.
Do not grease the threads.
11. Rotate jack handle anti-
clockwise using the attached
wheel bolt wrench to lower
vehicle to the ground.
12. Tighten wheel bolts to the
correct torque (85 Nm) in a
cross wise sequence, putting
the wheel bolt wrench on as far
as possible.
13. Stow replaced wheel in
luggage compartment.
14. Stow the warning triangle 3
and jacking equipment 3 4-5,
10-25.

10-25Vehicle care
Remove the retainer by rotating it
anti-clockwise, and remove spare
wheel from the spare wheel well.
General information
If you use winter tyres 3, the spare
wheel may still be fitted with a
summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre, the
vehicle's driveability may be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Obtain a replacement for the faulty
tyre as soon as possible, and have
the wheel balanced and fitted to the
vehicle.
„Using a temporary spare wheel
may change the driving behaviour
of the vehicle, particularly if using
winter tyres3. Replace defective
tyre as quickly as possible, balance
wheel and fit to vehicle.
„Fit only one temporary spare
wheel.
„Do not drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
„Take curves slowly.„Do not use the temporary spare
wheel for a lengthy period.
„Replace temporary spare wheel
with full specification wheel without
delay.
„When temporary spare wheel is
fitted, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The temporary spare
wheel may get caught on the rails,
causing damage to the tyre, wheel
and other vehicle parts.
„Tyre chains are not permitted on
the temporary spare wheel.
„If tyre chains are necessary after a
front wheel puncture, fit the
temporary spare wheel to the rear
and a rear wheel to the front. Check
tyre pressure and adjust if
necessary 3 12-8.Tools
To access the jack, vehicle tools and
tyre repair kit 3 (3 10-18), open
tailgate and pull up luggage
compartment floor carpet using the
central strap located near the tailgate
latch and hang the string on the hook
provided 3 4-4.
The jack and vehicle tools are located
below the spare wheel.
If equipped, remove the under floor
storage compartment 3 from the
luggage compartment by pulling it up
by the handle located near the
tailgate latch 3 4-4.