wipers OPEL AGILA 2009 User Guide

10-31Vehicle care
Polishing
Polishing is necessary only if the
paint has become dull or if solid
deposits have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts should not be
treated with wax and polish.
Use Metallic Paintwork Wax on
vehicles with a metallic-effect paint
finish.
Plastic and rubber parts
For additional cleaning of plastic and
rubber parts, use a cleaner suitable
for vehicle interiors. Do not use any
other agent, and in particular do not
use solvents or petrol.
Windows and wiper blades
When cleaning the heated rear
window, make sure that the heating
element on the inside of the window
is not damaged. Never place stickers
on the inside of the rear window.Use a soft, lint-free cloth or chamois
leather, in conjunction with Window
Cleaning Spray and Insect Remover.
Do not use sharp instruments or
abrasive cleaners.
Windscreen Wash Solvent is suitable
for de-icing windows.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
commercially available sharp-edged
ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can
get under it and scratch the glass.
Wax, such as that used in car
washes, can cause streaks to form on
the windscreen when the wipers are
used.
Wiper blades can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and Windscreen Wash
Solvent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.Tyres and wheels
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners
on wheels and tyres.
Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning
agent to clean the wheels.Avoid using abrasive materials and
brushes that can damage the finish.
Wheels are painted and can be
treated with the same agents as the
body. For alloy wheels 3, we
recommend the use of Alloy Wheel
Preserver.
Paint damage
Repair small areas of paint damage
such as stone impacts, scratches etc.
before rust can form. If rust has
already formed, have the cause
remedied. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Underbody
Your vehicle has a factory-applied
PVC undercoating in the wheel
arches (including the longitudinal
members) which provides permanent
protection and needs no special
maintenance. The surfaces of the
vehicle underbody not covered by
PVC are provided with a durable
protective wax coating in critical
areas.

11-2 Service and maintenance
Service schedule
⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
Controls, lighting, signalling equipment and airbags: visual checkxxxxxx
Remote control batteries: replace every 2 years
Windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system: check, correctxxxxxx
Coolant level and antifreeze: check, correct
Hoses: check for tightness and secure seatingxxxxxx
Coolant: change every 3 years/45,000 km/30,000 miles
Brake fluid level: check, correct x x x
Battery terminals: check for secure connections and battery eyexxxxxx
Pollen filter: replace x x x
oMore often for when dust, sand or pollen is in the air agreement with customer
oAir cleaner element: inspect - petrol engines only xxxxxx
Air cleaner element: replace - petrol and diesel engines x x
⊕Spark plugs: replace every 7 years/105,000 km/70,000 miles

13-4Index
Interior lamps ............................. 6-4
Bulb replacement ................ 10-11
Interior mirror
............................. 2-9
Interior stowage
......................... 4-1
Interruption of power supply ....... 9-5
Selector lever lock
.................. 9-5
ISOFIX
............................3-11, 3-12
J
Jack
........................................ 10-25
K
Key
............................................. 2-1
Locking doors
......................... 2-3
Removing
............................. 5-13
Replacement .......................... 2-1
Starting
............................9-1, 9-2
Steering column lock
.............. 9-1
Kickdown .................................... 9-4
L
Lashing eyes
.............................. 4-3
Leather trim ............................ 10-29
License plate lamps
Bulb replacement
.................. 10-9
Light switch ................................ 6-1
Lighting
...................................... 6-1
Driving abroad
........................ 6-3
Loading .............................4-3, 12-7
Locking doors
............................. 2-3
Locking from the inside
.............. 2-4
Locks ...................................... 10-30Luggage compartment
............... 2-5
Bulb replacement .................. 10-9
Cover
...................................... 4-5
Lighting
................................... 6-4
Loading ..........................4-3, 12-7
Under floor storage
................. 4-4
M
Main beam, see high beam
........ 6-2
Maintenance
............................ 11-1
Air conditioning
....................... 8-4
Antifreeze protection ............. 10-4
Brake fluid
............................. 10-6
Brakes
.................................... 9-9
Engine oil .............................. 10-3
Infotainment system
............. 7-10
Tyre pressure
..................... 10-16
Tyres ................................... 10-17
Windscreen wipers
............... 10-5
Manual transmission
.................. 9-6
Mirrors ......................... 2-8, 2-9, 8-5
Misted windows
.......................... 8-2
Mobile telephones
.................... 7-10
Muffler, see Exhaust system ...... 9-8
N
Neutral
................................9-4, 9-6
O
Octane numbers
...................... 12-3
Odometer
................................... 5-6
Display brightness .................. 5-6Oil
................................... 10-3, 11-6
Additives ...............................11-6
Topping up
.................. 10-3, 11-6
Viscosity
................................11-6
Oil level and consumption ........10-3
Oil life monitor
..........................5-14
Oil pressure
..............................5-11
Outside temperature ..................5-4
P
Paintwork damage
.................10-31
Parking .......................................9-2
Parking brake
.............................9-9
Parking lamps
Bulb replacement
..................10-8
Payload
....................................12-7
Pedals
........................................9-1
Performance .............................12-4
Petrol
.............................. 9-12, 12-3
Pollen filter
.................................8-6
Power mirrors .............................2-8
Power outlet
...............................5-4
Power steering
.........................5-10
Power windows ........................2-10
Child safety system
...............2-11
Preheating
........................ 5-11, 9-2
R
Radio
..........................................7-6
Radio equipment (CB)
..............7-10
Radio remote control

13-6Index
Transmission display ..........5-7, 9-3
Trip computer ........................... 5-14
Trip odometer
............................. 5-6
Turn signal lamps
....................... 6-2
Bulb replacement .................. 10-8
Tyre chains
............................ 10-17
Tyre condition
........................ 10-17
Tyre pressure ................10-16, 12-8
Tyre repair kit
......................... 10-18
U
Units of measure
...................... 5-16
Unleaded fuel
..................9-12, 12-3
V
Vehicle care
............................. 10-1
Vehicle checks
......................... 10-1
Vehicle dimensions
.................. 12-6
Vehicle Identification
Number
...........................12-1, 12-2
Vehicle keys, see Key
................ 2-1
Vehicle tools ........................... 10-25
Vehicle weights
........................ 12-7
Ventilation
...........................8-1, 8-4
W
Warning chimes
....................... 5-13
Warning triangle
......................... 4-5
Washer fluid reservoir .............. 10-5
Washing the vehicle
............... 10-30
Weights
.................................... 12-7
Wheel condition ..................... 10-17Wheel covers
......................... 10-17
Wheels, tyres ......................... 10-15
Windows
...........................2-10, 8-5
Demisting and defrosting
........ 8-2
Windscreen washer
system
...............................5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............. 10-5
Capacities ............................. 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir
........... 10-5
Windscreen wipers
............5-2, 10-5
Winter operation
Coolant, antifreeze
............... 10-4
Fuel for diesel engines
......... 9-12
Heating ............................8-1, 8-3
Locks
.................................. 10-30
Tyre chains
......................... 10-17
Window demisting and
defrosting
................................ 8-2
Winter tyres
........................ 10-15