2009 OPEL AGILA power steering

1-4In brief
Adjusting manual exterior
mirrors: Swivel lever in
required direction
Exterior mirrors 3 2-8, heated exterior
mirrors 32-9, 8-5.
Adjusting power exterior
mirrors 3: Four-way switch
in driver’s door
Select corresponding mirror and
adjust.
Exterior mirrors 3 2-8, heated exterior
mirrors 3 2-9, 8-5.
To adjust steering wheel 3:
Pull lever forwards, adjust
height, push lever back and
engage
Adjust steering wheel only with
vehicle stationary and steering
column lock released.
Airbag system 3 3-13, further
information 3 5-1.

1-6In brief
1Side air vents .................... 3 8-5
2Door window defroster
vents ................................. 3 8-5
3Steering wheel mounted
remote control 3............... 3 7-2
4Parking lamps ................... 3 6-1
Turn signal lamps .............. 3 6-2
High beam......................... 3 6-2
Dipped beam ..................... 3 6-2
Headlamp flash ................. 3 6-2
Rear fog lamp ................... 3 6-3
5Central information display
for time and outside
temperature .............. 3 5-3, 5-4
Instrument cluster ............. 3 5-8
Speedometer .................... 3 5-5
Odometer ......................... 3 5-6
Fuel gauge ........................ 3 5-7
Service interval display 3 3 5-14
Transmission display 3..... 3 5-7
Trip computer 3.............. 3 5-146Driver’s airbag ................. 3 3-13
Horn .................................. 3 5-2
7Windscreen wiper/washer . 3 5-2
Rear window wiper/washer 3 5-3
8Tachometer ....................... 3 5-6
9Centre air vents ................. 3 8-4
10Hazard warning ................. 3 6-2
Control indicator for
front passenger airbag
deactivation 3................. 3
3-18
11Upper tray ......................... 3 4-2
12Infotainment system .......... 3 7-1
13Front passenger’s airbag 3 3-13
14Storage tray....................... 3 4-2
15Passenger airbag deactivation
switch 3........................... 3 3-17
16Glove box .......................... 3 4-1
17Climate controls................ 3 8-1
18Power outlet ...................... 3 5-4
Cigarette lighter 3............. 3 5-519Gearshift lever ........... 3 9-4, 9-6
20Storage tray
21Ignition switch................... 3 9-1
22Steering wheel adjustment 3 5-1
23Fuse box ...................... 3 10-12
24Bonnet release ............... 3 10-2
25Front fog lamps 3............. 3 6-3
Headlamp range
adjustment 3.................... 3 6-1
TCSS deactivation 3...... 3 9-11

5-1Instruments and controls
Instruments and
controlsSteering wheel adjustment
To adjust steering wheel 3, pull lever
forwards, adjust height, push lever
back and engage.
Adjust steering wheel only with
vehicle stationary and steering
column lock released.
Push the lever firmly backwards to
ensure that the steering wheel is
locked in position.
Steering wheel mounted
remote control 3
The functions of the Infotainment
system can be operated with the
buttons on the steering wheel.
Further information 3 7-2. Horn j .................................... 5-2
Windscreen wipers................ 5-2
Windscreen washer system .. 5-3
Rear window wiper/washer ... 5-3
Clock ..................................... 5-3
Outside temperature 3 .......... 5-4
Power outlets ........................ 5-4
Cigarette lighter ) 3 ............... 5-5
Ashtrays 3 ............................. 5-5
Warning lights, gauges and
indicators ............................ 5-5
Transmission display 3 ......... 5-7
Control indicators .................. 5-8
Warning chimes .................... 5-13
Service interval display 3 ...... 5-14
Engine oil life monitor 3......... 5-14
Trip computer 3 ..................... 5-14

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.

9-1 Driving and operating
Driving and
operatingStarting the vehicle
Driving hints
During the first 1000 km (600 miles),
drive your vehicle at various speeds.
Do not use full throttle. Never allow
the engine to labour at low revs.
Make good use of all gears. Depress
the accelerator pedal a maximum of
around three quarters of the available
pedal travel in all gears and drive
ranges.
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first 200 km (125 miles).
When the vehicle is driven for the first
time, wax and oil on the exhaust
system may evaporate, producing
smoke-like emissions which should
not be inhaled. Allow wax and oil to
evaporate while the vehicle is in the
open air.
Never coast with engine not running
as many units may then not function
(e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering, airbag system). Driving in
this manner is a danger to yourself
and others.Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Ignition positionsStarting the vehicle ............... 9-1
Transmission ........................ 9-3
Engine exhaust..................... 9-7
Brakes .................................. 9-9
Ride control systems ............ 9-10
Fuel ...................................... 9-12
LOCK = Ignition off
ACC = Steering unlocked,
ignition off
ON = Ignition on, with
diesel engine:
preheating
START = Start (transmission in
neutral)

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

10-15Vehicle 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