OPEL AGILA 2009 User Guide

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

1-7 In brief
Exterior lamps controls:
Turn light switch:
Turn adjustment band:Press button:
Headlamp warning device 35-13,
further information 36-1, headlamp
range adjustment 36-1, fog lamps
36-3, headlamps when driving
abroad 3 6-3.
Headlamp flash, high beam
and dipped beam:
Further information 3 6-2. P= Dipped beam
or high beam
8= Parking lamps
OFF = Off
r= Rear fog lamp
OFF = Off
>= Front fog lamps 3
Headlamp
flash= Pull lever
towards steering
wheel
High beam = Push lever
forwards
Dipped beam = Pull lever back
towards steering
wheel

1-8In brief
Turn signal lamps:
Further information 3 6-2.
Hazard warning lamps: Horn: Press j
Airbag system 3 3-13, remote control
on steering wheel 3 3 5-1, 7-2. Upwards = Right turn
Downwards = Left turnOn = Press ¨
Off = Press ¨ again

1-9 In brief
Windscreen wipers:
Move lever up from position OFF:
Single swipe.
Windscreen wipers 3 5-2, further
information 3 10-5, 10-30, 10-31.
Windscreen washer system:
Pull lever towards steering
wheel
Windscreen washer system 3 5-3,
further information 3 10-5, 10-30,
10-31.
Rear window wiper and
washer systems: Rotate end
of lever
Rear window wiper/washer systems
35-3, further information 3 10-5, 10-
30, 10-31. MIST = Misting function
OFF = Off
INT = Timed interval wipe3
LO = Slow
HI = Fast
f= Washer
ON = Wiper on
INT = Timed interval wipe3
OFF = Wiper off
f= Washer

1-10In brief
Parking the vehicle:
„Apply the parking brake firmly
without actuating the release
button. On a downhill or uphill
slope, apply as firmly as possible.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating forces.
„Push key into ignition switch before
turning to LOCK position and
removing (vehicles with automatic
transmission3: depress foot brake
and shift into P). Turn steering
wheel until lock is felt to engage
(anti-theft protection).
„If the vehicle is parked on a level
surface or a hill, select 1st gear
before switching the ignition off,
(vehicles with automatic
transmission3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels away from kerb if
parked on an uphill slope.
„If the vehicle is parked on a
downhill slope, select reverse gear
before switching the ignition off,
(vehicles with automatic
transmission3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels towards kerb.„Lock doors and tailgate by pressing
buttone on the radio remote
control3. Press buttone twice
within 3 seconds to activate the
anti-theft locking system3.
Advice when parking:
„Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
„Close the windows.
„The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 310-1.
Radio remote control3 32-1,
central locking system 32-3.

2-1 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windowsKeys and locks
Keys
The key number is specified on the
keys or on a key number tag 3.
Remove key number tag from keys
and make a note of the number.
The key is a constituent of the
immobiliser 3. In case of loss,
replacement keys can be ordered
from your Opel Service Partner by
quoting the key number.
Ordering keys from an Opel Service
Partner guarantees problem-free
operation of the immobiliser 3.
Keep spare key in a safe place.
Locks 3 10-30.
Radio remote control 3
The remote control is used to
operate:
„Central locking system,
„Anti-theft locking system 3.
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. The range may be
reduced due to environmental
conditions or shadowing and
reflection of the radio waves.
Treat the remote control unit with
care: it should be protected against
moisture, kept out of direct sunlight
and should not be operated
unnecessarily. Keys and locks ..................... 2-1
Doors .................................... 2-5
Vehicle security .................... 2-6
Exterior mirrors ..................... 2-8
Interior mirror ........................ 2-9
Windows ............................... 2-10

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.

2-3 Keys, doors and windows
Door locks
The front doors may be manually
locked and unlocked using the key.
On vehicles with central locking
system 3, the entire vehicle can be
unlocked by turning the key twice in
the driver’s door lock.
The tailgate is unlocked when the
driver’s door is opened.To lock or unlock doors from inside
the vehicle, press the interior lock.
To lock front doors from outside the
vehicle, press the interior lock and
keep exterior door handle raised
when closing the door.
Central locking system 3
For front doors, rear doors and
tailgate.
To lock:
Press button e on remote control:
„Hazard warning lamps flash once.
All doors and the tailgate are locked.
Always ensure that the doors,
bonnet, tailgate and windows are
properly closed before locking the
vehicle.

2-4Keys, doors and windows
To unlock driver’s door only:
Press button c on remote control
once:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
To unlock entire vehicle:
Press button c on remote control
twice:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice
with each press.
If no door is opened within approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle has
been unlocked via the remote control,
the vehicle is relocked automatically.The vehicle can also be manually
locked and unlocked by turning the
key in the driver’s door lock.
Central locking switch m
Use the central locking switch to lock
or unlock the doors and tailgate from
inside the vehicle.Press the front part of the switch to
lock or the rear part of the switch to
unlock all doors and tailgate.
Safety locks
To engage lock, open door and move
lock lever to lower position. Door
cannot then be opened from inside.
9 Warning
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked or unlocked via
the remote control if the key is in
the ignition switch.
9 Warning
Use the safety locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.

2-5 Keys, doors and windows
To disengage safety lock, raise lock
lever.
Lockout protection
To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out, the driver’s
door cannot be locked when it is
open.
Doors
Tailgate
To open
The tailgate can be opened by
operating the button below the handle
and lifting the tailgate.
If the tailgate is open when the
ignition is switched on, control
indicator
9 illuminates in the
instrument cluster.To close
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing the luggage
compartment.
9 Warning
Do not drive with tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust
gases could penetrate the vehicle
interior.