key OPEL AGILA 2009 User Guide

2-8Keys, doors and windows
If the control indicator fails to
extinguish, try to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop to rectify
the cause of the fault.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. Therefore, after leaving the
vehicle, always lock it 3 2-3.Exterior mirrors
Convex mirrors
As exterior mirrors are convex,
objects are closer than they appear.
Use interior mirror to judge size and
distance of objects.
Manual mirrors
Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in
required direction.
Power mirrors 3
Adjust with the four-way switch in
driver’s door: Turn selector switch to
left or right; four-way outer part of
switch adjusts corresponding mirror.
The mirror glass swivels in the same
direction as the activation of the four-
way switch.
Return the selector switch to the
central position to prohibit further
adjustment.

2-9 Keys, doors and windows
Folding mirrors
For the safety of pedestrians, the
exterior mirrors will swing out of their
normal mounting position in the event
of an accident-like impact.
Reposition the mirror by applying
slight pressure to the mirror housing.
Heated mirrors 3
The heating operates in conjunction
with the heated rear window using
button Ü.
Heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors 3 8-5.
Interior mirror
Manual mirror
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.

2-10Keys, doors and windows
Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be operated
with the crank.
Power windows 3
Operational with key in ignition switch
position ON.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door
windows are operated via two
switches located in the driver’s door.
For incremental operation, briefly pull
or press the appropriate switch.
For automatic opening of the driver’s
door window, press the switch down
fully and release it. Pull up the switch
to stop the window movement.
9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power windows.
There is a risk of injury,
particularly for children, and a
danger that articles could become
trapped.
If there are children on the front
passenger’s seat, press the z
switch in the driver’s door to
deactivate power window
operation.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Before leaving the vehicle,
remove the ignition key in order to
prevent unauthorized operation.

2-11 Keys, doors and windows
An additional switch is located in the
front passenger’s door.
In the event of difficulty due to frost or
the like, pull the relevant window
switch several times until the window
is closed.
Child safety system
Press the z switch in driver’s door to
deactivate front passenger’s door
power window operation when a child
is occupying the seat.
Press switch again to activate power
window operation.
Sun visors
Use the sun visor to protect from
glare by pulling it up, down or
swivelling it to the side.
Depending on equipment version,
sun visors also have vanity mirrors 3.

3-4 Seats, restraints and interior
Unlatch detachable connector on
centre rear seat belt by inserting the
ignition key in the slot on the
connector and allow the belt to
retract.Insert latch plate into the slit on the
belt webbing and insert detached
connector latch plate in roof holder
slot to the rear of the belt webbing.To fold outboard rear seatbacks
separately 3, pull seatback release
lever downwards, fold seatback
forwards and down onto seat
cushion.

3-17Seats, restraints and interior
When triggered, the airbags inflate in
milliseconds. The risk of injury to the
head in the event of a side impact is
substantially reduced.
Passenger airbag
deactivation switch 3
The front and side airbags for the
front passenger’s seat must be
deactivated if a child restraint
system3 is to be fitted on the front
passenger’s seat. The curtain airbag
system3, the belt tensioners and all
driver’s airbag systems remain active
when the front passenger’s airbag
systems are deactivated. The front
passenger’s airbag systems are
active in the as-delivered condition.
The deactivation switch is located on
the side of the instrument panel on
the front passenger’s side of the
vehicle.
Control indicator* illuminates in the
instrument panel when the front and
side airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat have been
deactivated.
The setting selected remains stored
when the ignition is switched on.
Deactivation
With the vehicle stationary and the
ignition switched off:
„Insert ignition key in airbag
deactivation switch and turn to the
OFF position.
9 Warning
Do not place any objects between
the airbag systems and the
vehicle occupants.
Only use hooks on the handles in
the roof to hang light articles of
clothing or coat hangers. Do not
place objects in the pockets of the
hanging items.

3-18 Seats, restraints and interior
„Switch on ignition; control
indicator*
flashes in the
instrument panel then remains
illuminated, to display the current
status.
Airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat are deactivated.
Activation
The airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat must be activated
when the child restraint system has
been removed and the seat is
occupied.Activate the airbag systems with the
vehicle stationary and the ignition
switched off:
„Insert ignition key in airbag
deactivation switch and turn to the
ON position.
„Switch on ignition; control
indicator*
flashes in the
instrument panel then
extinguishes, to display the current
status.
Airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat are reactivated.

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.

5-11Instruments 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.

5-12 Instruments and controls
„Depress clutch,
„Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission 3 to N),
„Switch off ignition.
Check engine oil level. If the oil level
is low, top up using the specified
engine oil 3 10-3, 11-6, 12-3.
If the oil level is normal, seek the
assistance of a workshop to have the
vehicle’s lubricating system checked.
I Engine oil life monitor 3
For engines with diesel particle filter.
Will flash in red when engine oil and
filter require changing.
Engine oil life monitor 3 3 5-14.o
Theft-deterrent
Will start flashing slowly in red after
the key is turned to positions LOCK or
ACC, or removed from the ignition
switch.
o Immobiliser
Control indicator o (or A for diesel
engines) illuminates when the ignition
is switched on, and extinguishes
when the engine is started.
If either control indicator flashes after
the ignition is switched on, there may
be a fault in the immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 3 2-7.
> Front fog lamps 3
Control indicator in button >, located
on the lower instrument panel,
illuminates when front fog lamps are
switched on 3 6-3.
r Rear fog lamp
Will illuminate in yellow when the rear
fog lamp is switched on 3 6-3.
P High beam
Will illuminate in blue when the high
beam is on and when headlamp flash
is operated 3 6-2.
q Headlamp range
adjustment 3
Will illuminate during driving to
indicate a fault that requires
immediate attention. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information 3 6-1.
9 Door ajar 3
Will illuminate in red when a door or
the tailgate is open.
A Service vehicle soon
(for diesel engines) 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
ignition is switched on.
If it flashes when the ignition is
switched on, there may be a fault in
the immobiliser system; the engine
cannot be started (3 “o Immobiliser“,
3 2-7).
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably greater force will be
required for braking and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle
has come to a standstill,
otherwise the steering column
lock could engage unexpectedly.