2009 OPEL AGILA engine

10-13Vehicle care
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Engine compartment fuse
box
Petrol engines
The fuse box is located next to the
battery in the engine compartment.
To open, disengage cover and tilt
upwards. No. Circuit
1-
2Ignition coils
3Reversing lamp
4Instrument cluster
5Accessory socket, cigarette
lighter, power exterior mirror
6Infotainment system
7Power window
8Wipers/washer
9Power steering
10Airbag system
11ABS, ESP
12Tail lamp
13-
14Door lock
15Diesel engine
16Starter motor
17-
18Heater fan
19Rear fog lamp
20Infotainment system
21Heated rear window
22Horn, hazard warning
23Manual transmission
24Power windows No. Circuit
9 Danger
Switch off ignition before opening
the engine compartment fuse
box.

10-14 Vehicle care
Do not store any objects behind the
cover.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.Diesel engines
The fusebox is located behind the
rear of the battery.
To open, disengage cover and lift
upwards.
No. Circuit
1Heater fan
2Fuel injection
3Air conditioning compressor
4Automatic transmission
5Brake lamp switch
6ABS, ESP
7Starter motor
8-
9Power steering control
module
10Ignition switch
11Radiator fan
12-
13ABS, ESP
14-
15Engine electrics
16Front fog lamps
17Headlamp (left)
18Headlamp (right) No. Circuit

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.

10-26 Vehicle care
Rotate jack shaft anti-clockwise and
remove jack from storage bracket.
To stow the jack after use, place it in
its storage bracket and turn jack shaft
clockwise until jack is held securely in
place.Jump starting 3
Do not start with quick charger, to
prevent damage to electronic
components.
Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
„A discharged battery can freeze at
temperatures of 0 °C. Defrost the
battery in a warm room before
connecting the jump leads.
„Do not allow battery fluid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event of
direct contact.„Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
„Use auxiliary battery with same
voltage (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah)
must not be considerably less than
that of the discharged battery.
Voltage and capacity information
can be found on the batteries.
„Use jump leads with insulated
terminals and a width of at least
16 mm
2 (25 mm2 for diesel
engines).
„Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
„Switch off all unnecessary
electrical consumers. Infotainment
system may be damaged if
switched on while jump starting.
„Do not lean over the battery during
jump starting procedure.
„Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
„The vehicles should not touch while
jump starting.
„Apply parking brake.
9 Warning
This must be done with extreme
care. Any deviation from the
following instructions could lead
to personal injury or damage
resulting from battery explosion,
as well as to damage to the
electrical systems in both
vehicles.

10-27Vehicle care
„Manual transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in P.
Connect the leads in the order shown
in the illustration:
1. Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive terminal 1 of the
battery providing the jump start
(identified by “+” sign on battery
case or terminal).
2. Connect the other end of the first
jump lead to the positive terminal 2
of the discharged battery (“+” sign). 3. Connect one end of the second
jump lead to the negative terminal 3
of the battery providing the jump
start (identified by "-" sign on
battery case or terminal).
4. Connect the other end of the
second jump lead 4 to ground on
the vehicle with the discharged
battery, e.g. on the engine block.
„Do not connect leads to negative
terminal of discharged battery.
„The last connection point should be
as far away from the discharged
battery as possible.
„Route leads so they cannot catch
on rotating parts in engine
compartment.
„Start the engine of the vehicle
providing the jump start.„After 5 minutes, start the other
engine. Start attempts should be
made at intervals of 1 minute and
should not last longer than
15 seconds.
„After starting, allow both engines to
idle for approx. 3 minutes with
leads connected.
„In order to avoid excess voltage in
the electrical system, before
removing a lead, switch on an
electrical consumer (e.g. lamps,
heated rear window) in the vehicle
receiving the jump start.
„Operate discharged vehicle for
approx. 20 minutes to allow for
recharging.
„Reverse above sequence exactly
when removing leads.
9 Warning
Care must be taken to ensure that
the leads do not inadvertently
contact metal surfaces within the
compartment area.

10-28 Vehicle care
Towing
Towing the vehicle
Towing from the front is permissible
in emergency situations only.
For fixing of the front towing eye,
remove the towing eye socket cover
by pressing the lower part of the
cover.
The towing eye attachment is stored
below the spare wheel in the luggage
compartment 3 10-25.Screw in towing eye attachment
clockwise until it is firmly in place. If
necessary, use jack handle to tighten.
Attach a tow rope 3 - or better still a
tow rod 3 - to the front towing eye.
The front towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering
the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition (3 9-1) to
release the steering column lock and
to permit operation of the brake
lamps and windscreen wipers.
Manual transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in N.More brake pedal pressure is
necessary when braking since the
brake servo unit is operative only
when the engine is running.
Considerably greater steering force is
necessary since this unit is operative
only when the engine is running.
To prevent entry of exhaust fumes
from towing vehicle, switch on air
recirculation mode (3 8-3) and close
the windows.
Do not tow the vehicle with a tow
rope3 or tow rod 3 for extended
periods, to avoid causing damage to
the vehicle. Only tow in this manner
on hard-surfaced roads.
Vehicles with manual or automatic
transmission3 can be towed from
the front, provided the front axle is
raised off the ground and the parking
brake is released.
Caution
Drive slowly and avoid jerky
movements. Impermissible tractive
forces could damage the vehicles.

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.

11-1Service and maintenance
Service and
maintenanceScheduled
maintenance
Service intervals
Interim Service
Due every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
or 1 year, whichever occurs first.
Main Service
Due every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
or 2 years, whichever occurs first.
The service intervals are based on
average operating conditions. For
severe operating conditions 311-5.
Service interval display 35-14.
Engine oil life monitor 35-14.Confirmations
Confirmation of Service is recorded in
the spaces provided in the Service
and Warranty Booklet. The date and
kilometre/mileage reading is
completed with the stamp and
signature of the Servicing Workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when you come to sell
the vehicle. Scheduled maintenance ....... 11-1
Service schedule .................. 11-2
Additional servicing ............... 11-5
Recommended fluids and
lubricants ............................ 11-5