OPEL AGILA 2009 Owner's Manual

2-6Keys, doors and windows
Close tailgate by pushing it down so it
latches securely. Ensure tailgate is
fully closed before driving.
Emergency tailgate release
If the central locking system 3 cannot
be operated with the remote control,
the tailgate can be opened from
inside the vehicle.
Fold rear seats forward to allow
access to the tailgate (3 3-3) and
push up on emergency lever using a
suitable screwdriver to open the
tailgate.Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system 3
All doors are secured against
opening and must be unlocked with
the vehicle key. Unlocking is not
possible in any other way, so keep
spare key in a safe place.
To lock:All doors and the tailgate must be
closed.
Press button e on remote control
twice within 3 seconds:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
rear of vehicle twice within
3 seconds.
Interior locks on all doors are
positioned such that doors cannot be
opened.
To unlock:
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle. The doors
cannot be unlocked from inside.

2-7 Keys, doors and windows
To unlock driver’s door only: Press
buttonc on remote control:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
- or -
Turn key in driver’s door lock towards
front of vehicle once.
To unlock entire vehicle: Press
buttonc on remote control twice:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice
with each press.
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
front of vehicle twice.Immobiliser 3
The system checks whether the
vehicle may be started using the key
that has been inserted. If the key is
recognised as "authorised", the
vehicle can be started. The check is
carried out via a transponder housed
in the key.
The immobiliser is automatically
activated when the key is turned to
the LOCK position and removed from
the ignition switch.The theft-deterrent control indicator
starts flashing after the key is turned
to positions LOCK or ACC, or
removed from the ignition switch.
Fault
If control indicator o or A flashes
after the ignition is switched on, there
may be a fault in the immobiliser
system. If the engine cannot be
started:
„Turn key to LOCK position and
remove,
„wait approx. 2 seconds,
„then repeat starting procedure.

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.

3-1Seats, restraints and interior
Seats, restraints
and interiorHead restraints
Head restraint position
For maximum protection, the middle
of the head restraint should be at eye
level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position for
extremely small persons.
Height adjustment
To adjust head restraint height, press
catch, adjust height to suit then
release the catch.
Removal
Press catch. Pull up and remove the
head restraint.
Stow head restraints securely in
luggage compartment. Head restraints ..................... 3-1
Front seats ............................ 3-2
Rear seats ............................ 3-3
Seat belts .............................. 3-5
Child restraints ...................... 3-9
Airbag system ....................... 3-13
9 Warning
Only drive with head restraints
correctly adjusted.

3-2 Seats, restraints and interior
Front seats
Seat position
Adjust driver’s seat such that, with the
driver sitting upright, the steering
wheel is held in the area of its upper
spokes with the driver’s arms slightly
bent.
Slide front passenger’s seat as far
back as it will go.The seatbacks must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum
tilting angle approx. 25°).
Longitudinal seat
adjustment
To adjust, pull the handle on the front
seat, slide the seat and release the
handle.Ensure seat audibly latches into
position before driving.
Reclining seatbacks
To adjust, raise the release lever,
move seatback to suit seating
position and release lever to lock
seatback in position.
Do not lean on the seatback whilst
adjusting it.
9 Warning
Only drive with the seats correctly
adjusted.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats whilst driving,
as they could move
uncontrollably.

3-3Seats, restraints and interior
Adjusting seat height 3
To adjust, operate lever on side of
seat.
Lever pumping action
Rear seats
Folding rear seatbacks
The luggage compartment can be
enlarged by folding the rear
seatbacks onto the seat cushions.
Ensure front seats are not in reclined
position and push rear seat head
restraints all the way down.
When folding the rear seatbacks,
ensure the seat belts are unbuckled.Route outboard rear seat belts,
including the latch plates, through
their respective belt holders (as
illustrated), ensuring they are not
twisted at any point.
Upwards: Raises seat
Downwards: Lowers seat
9 Warning
When adjusting the rear
seatbacks, use caution; beware
of moving parts.

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.