OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

-1-1 Contents
ContentsIn brief ......................................... 1-1
Keys, doors and windows .......... 2-1
Seats, restraints and interior ....... 3-1
Storage compartments................ 4-1
Instruments and controls............. 5-1
Lighting ....................................... 6-1
Infotainment system .................... 7-1
Climate controls .......................... 8-1
Driving and operating .................. 9-1
Vehicle care .............................. 10-1
Service and maintenance ......... 11-1
Technical data........................... 12-1
Index ........................................ 13-1

0-1 Introduction
Introduction
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it easily accessible. This information is available under the chapters
“Service and maintenance” and "Technical data" as well as on the identification plate.
FuelDesignation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressureTyre size with up to 3 persons with full load
Summer tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear
WeightsPermissible Gross
Vehicle Weight
– EC kerb
weight
= Payload

0-2Introduction
Introduction
Your vehicle is an intelligent
combination of forward-looking
technology, impressive safety,
environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your
vehicle safely and ensure that it
performs perfectly. This Owner's
Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws of the country that you
are travelling through. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When instructed to seek the
assistance of a workshop, we
recommend that you consult an Opel
Service Partner. All Opel Service
Partners offer first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced mechanics, trained by Opel, work
according to specific Opel
instructions.
The Owner's Manual and the Service
and Warranty Booklet should always
be kept ready to hand in the glove
box.
Make use of the Owner's
Manual
„The "In brief" chapter will give you
an initial overview.
„The table of contents at the
beginning of the Owner’s Manual
and within the individual chapters
will show you where everything is.
„Its index will help you find what you
want.
„Yellow arrows in the illustrations
serve as points of reference or
indicate some action to be
performed.
„Black arrows in the illustrations
indicate a reaction or a second
action to be performed.„This Owner’s Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
„The Owner’s Manual uses the
internal engine codes. The
corresponding sales designations
are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
„Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions
always relate to the direction of
travel.
9 Danger, 9 Warning, Caution
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregard of these instructions
may endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregard of these
instructions may result in injuries.

0-3 Introduction
Symbols
The asterisk 3 signifies equipment
not fitted to all vehicles (model
variants, engine options, models
specific to one country, optional
equipment, genuine parts and
accessories).
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means “see page”.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving
Adam Opel GmbH
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to vehicle
damage.

0-4 Introduction

1-1 In brief
In brief
The most important information
for your first journey.
To unlock and open the
vehicle: Press button c on
remote control 3 or unlock
with the key, pull door
handle
Door locks 3 2-3, 5-12, keys 3 2-1,
immobiliser 3 2-7, radio remote
control 3 2-1, central locking system
3 2-3, anti-theft locking system 3 2-6.
To unlock and open the
tailgate: Press button c on
remote control 3 or unlock
with the key, operate button
below the handle
Tailgate 3 2-5, radio remote control 3
2-1, central locking system 3 2-3.

1-2In brief
Longitudinal seat
adjustment: Pull handle,
slide seat, release handle
Seats 3 3-2.
Reclining seatbacks: Raise
release lever
Move seatback to suit seating
position.
Do not lean on seatback whilst
adjusting it.
Seats 3 3-2.
Adjusting seat height 3:
Raise or lower lever
Lever pumping action
Seats 3 3-2.
Upwards: Raises seat
Downwards: Lowers seat

1-3 In brief
Adjusting head restraint
height: Press catch, adjust
height, then release
Head restraints 3 3-1.
Fitting seat belt: Pull belt out
evenly from retractor, guide
over shoulder and engage in
buckle
The seat belt must not be twisted at
any point. The lap belt must lie snugly
against the body.
The seatbacks must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum
tilting angle approx. 25°).
To release seat belt, press red button
on belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 3-5 to 3-8, airbag system
3 3-13, seat position 3 3-2.
To adjust interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing
Swivel lever on underside of mirror
housing to reduce dazzle at night.
Take care when driving with interior
mirror adjusted for night vision. Rear
view may be slightly distorted in this
position.
Further information 3 2-9.

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.

1-5 In brief