2009 OPEL AGILA battery

2-2Keys, doors and windows
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
this may be due to the following
reasons:
„The remote control is out of range.
„The battery voltage of the remote
control is too low. Change the
battery in the remote control unit.
„Interference from higher power
radio waves from other sources.
Lock or unlock the doors manually
using the key or central locking switch
3 2-3, 2-4.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
rectify the cause of the fault.
Changing battery in remote
control unit
Replace the battery (CR 1620 or
equivalent) in accordance with the
chapter “Service and maintenance”
311-2 or when the range of the
remote control starts to become
reduced.
Remove screw on key cover and
remove the transmitter.
Prise apart both halves of transmitter
with a suitable screwdriver.Replace battery, ensuring the new
battery is installed correctly with
positive (+) side facing the positive
(+) terminal.
Reattach both halves of transmitter
and reinstall in holder, ensuring it
engages correctly.
Replace cover and tighten screw.
Battery disposal
Batteries are not to be treated as
household waste. They should be
disposed of at a designated collection
point for recycling.

5-4 Instruments and controls
Outside temperature 3
The outside temperature is shown in
the odometer display when the
ignition is switched on.If outside temperature drops to near
freezing point (0 °C), the symbol:
illuminates in the odometer display as
a warning for icy road surfaces.
Power outlets
Located on the instrument panel,
below the climate control switches.Operational with ignition switch in
positions ACC or ON.
Pull the cap out to use the accessory
socket, and replace it when not in
use.
The use of non-authorised
accessories may cause damage to
the socket.
Use of accessory sockets while the
engine is not running will discharge
the battery.
The maximum power requirement of
electrical accessories must not
exceed 120 watts.
Do not connect any current delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Connected electrical accessories
must comply with the EC standard in
terms of electromagnetic
compatibility requirements laid down
in DIN VDE 40 839, otherwise vehicle
malfunctions may occur. Release Ö for approx. 5 seconds to
set minute display.
Hour display flashes.
Press Ö to set hours.
Release Ö for approx. 5 seconds to
set hour display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy, even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0°C.

5-9Instruments and controls
X Driver’s seat belt
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on if driver’s seat belt is not
engaged.
If vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9 mph) and driver’s seat belt is not
engaged, the control indicator will
flash for approx. 90 seconds along
with a warning chime and then
illuminate until driver’s seat belt is
fastened correctly.
Seat belts 3 3-5.
v Airbag systems, belt
tensioners
Will flash in red several times when
the ignition is switched on, then
extinguish.
If it does not flash when the ignition is
switched on, stays lit, illuminates or
flashes whilst driving, there is a fault
with the airbag systems or with the
belt tensioners. The systems might
not therefore be triggered in the event
of an accident. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
Belt tensioners 3 3-6, airbags 3 3-13.
p Charging system
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it stays lit after the ignition is
switched on or illuminates during
driving: stop vehicle and switch off
engine. The battery is not being
charged and the engine cooling may
be interrupted. The brake servo unit
may cease to be effective. Interrupt
your journey immediately.
Remove ignition key and check drive
belt condition and tensioning before
seeking the assistance of a
workshop.
s Service transmission 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it flashes, there is a fault in the
automatic transmission. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Automatic transmission 39-3.
R Brake system
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
Illuminates when engine is running if
parking brake is applied and/or fluid
level for brake hydraulics is too low.
Further information 3 9-9,
brake fluid level 3 10-6.
u Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
ignition is switched on.
At the same time, the system
performs a self-check. When the
control indicator extinguishes, the
system is ready for operation.
Caution
If it illuminates when the parking
brake is not applied: stop vehicle;
interrupt your journey immediately.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

5-10 Instruments and controls
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The vehicle’s brake
system may remain operational
without ABS regulation.
If it illuminates during driving along
with brake system control indicator
R, there is a serious fault in the
brake system. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately, to have the
system checked.
Further information 3 9-9.
2 Power steering
Will illuminate in yellow when ignition
is switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
TCSS OFF Traction Control
Support System off 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
When the TCSS OFF switch (located
on the lower instrument panel) is
pressed, the control indicator
illuminates. The traction control
aspect of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®) is switched off.
With ESP® active, if wheels are
slipping on wet, snowy or icy roads,
the traction control aspect of ESP
®
may switch off automatically and the
control indicator will illuminate. It will
extinguish automatically when
prevailing road conditions improve.
Further information 3 9-11.
R Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) active 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it stays lit or illuminates during
driving, there may be a fault with
ESP
®. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.If it flashes 5 times per second when
the engine is running, the system has
come into action. The engine output
may be reduced (the sound of the
engine changes) and the vehicle may
be braked automatically to a small
degree.
If it remains illuminated whilst driving,
there may be a fault with ESP
®. The
vehicle’s brake system remains
operational without ESP
® regulation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
If the vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
ESP
® is deactivated and the control
indicator flashes once per second.
Reactivate ESP
® by driving in a
straight line at over 15 km/h (9 mph)
for a few seconds until flashing
ceases.
Further information 3 9-10.
ESP
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) fault 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.

5-11Instruments and controls
If it stays lit or illuminates during
driving, there is a fault with ESP®.
The vehicle’s brake system remains
operational without ESP
® regulation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
Further information 3 9-10.
W Engine coolant
temperature
Will illuminate briefly in red when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates or flashes when the
engine is running: stop vehicle and
switch off engine. Coolant
temperature is too high; danger of
engine damage. Check coolant level.
Further information 3 10-4.
N Preheating for diesel
engines 3
Will illuminate during engine
preheating.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
If it illuminates during driving or if the
engine cannot be started, seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Starting the engine 3 9-2.
Z Exhaust emissions
Will illuminate in yellow when ignition
is switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it illuminates when the engine is
running: fault in emission control
system. The permitted emission
limits may be exceeded. Fuel
economy and vehicle driveability may
be impaired. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Diesel engines: The engine stops and
control indicator Z illuminates if the
fuel level is too low. If the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3
10-7.
Vehicles with electric throttle body
system 3: If the battery has been
disconnected, the system must be
recalibrated upon reconnection of the
battery. Hold ignition key in ON
position for 5 seconds without
running the engine. Control indicator
Z remains illuminated after the
engine is started if the procedure is
not successful.
I Engine oil pressure
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it illuminates during driving; engine
oil pressure may be dangerously low,
interrupting engine lubrication and
resulting in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels:
„Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles,
9 Warning
Allow engine to cool down before
removing coolant filler cap.

5-16 Instruments and controls
If control indicator Y illuminates in the
instrument cluster, refuel
immediately, regardless of the value
shown in the range display.
Setting units of measure
You can select which units of
measure are to be used for fuel
consumption figures.
With the vehicle stationary and with
instantaneous consumption showing
in the display, press and hold the
MODE button for approx. 2 seconds
to toggle between L/100km and
km/L.
Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the battery voltage
has dropped too low, the values
stored in the trip computer will be lost.

6-4 Lighting
Interior lighting
Courtesy lamps
Move switch position:In the DOOR position, front interior
lamps and the luggage compartment
lamp function as courtesy lamps and
illuminate when the doors or tailgate
are opened. If doors or tailgate
remain opened, lamps remain
illuminated for approx. 15 minutes.
Once all doors and the tailgate are
closed, the courtesy lamps dim
gradually after approx. 15 seconds.
Lamps dim immediately when key is
inserted in ignition.
When key is removed from ignition,
courtesy lamps illuminate for approx.
15 seconds before dimming
gradually.
Depending on equipment version,
opening certain doors may not cause
courtesy lamps to illuminate, even
while the switch is in the DOOR
position. Doors which cause courtesy
lamps to illuminate are identified by a
switch in the door opening 3.
The tailgate always causes courtesy
lamps to illuminate when the interior
lamp switch is in the DOOR position.
Luggage compartment lamp
Illuminates when a door or the
tailgate is opened. OFF = Interior lamps remain
off.
DOOR = Interior lamps
illuminate when a
door or the tailgate is
opened.
ON = Interior lamps remain
on.
Caution
To prevent the battery from
becoming discharged, do not leave
the interior lamp switch in the ON
position when leaving the vehicle.

7-3Infotainment system
To search for the next or previous
radio station:
Press and hold the hbutton (higher
frequency) or gbutton (lower
frequency).
To select the next or previous preset
station:
Briefly press the hbutton (next
stored station) or gbutton (previous
stored station).
With CD mode active, to select the
next or previous track:
Press the hbutton (next track) or
gbutton (previous track).
Theft-deterrent feature
The Infotainment system is fitted with
an electronic security system for anti-
theft protection, ensuring the system
is useless to a thief.
You can set up a 4-digit security ID to
prevent theft. Once the ID is set up,
the unit is inoperable without this ID
when the unit is removed or the
battery is disconnected.
The Infotainment system is
programmed with the default code
‘0000’ in the as-delivered state.Setting 4-digit security ID
To set a user ID, proceed as follows:
The user ID is now required when the
Infotainment system is switched on
after the unit has been removed or
the battery has been disconnected. 1. Briefly press the bVOLUME
rotary knobf to switch the
Infotainment system off.
2. Press and hold the numbered
button 30 and button 4d
simultaneously and press the
bVOLUME rotary knobf.
“SEC” appears in the display.
3. Press the h button j and
numbered button 1e
simultaneously.
“- - - -” appears in the display.4. Press numbered button 1e
repeatedly to increase the value
for the first user ID digit.
Likewise, numbered buttons
2b, 30 and 4d
correspond to the second, third
and fourth digits of the user ID.
Set each user ID digit by
pressing the corresponding
numbered button repeatedly
until your chosen user ID is
complete.
5. Press and hold the PTY
button8 for approx.
2 seconds to enter your chosen
user ID.
“SEC” appears again in the
display and the Infotainment
system is switched off
automatically.