change wheel OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

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5-10 Instruments and controls
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The vehicle’s brake
system may remain operational
without ABS regulation.
If it illuminates during driving along
with brake system control indicator
R, there is a serious fault in the
brake system. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately, to have the
system checked.
Further information 3 9-9.
2 Power steering
Will illuminate in yellow when ignition
is switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
TCSS OFF Traction Control
Support System off 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
When the TCSS OFF switch (located
on the lower instrument panel) is
pressed, the control indicator
illuminates. The traction control
aspect of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®) is switched off.
With ESP® active, if wheels are
slipping on wet, snowy or icy roads,
the traction control aspect of ESP
®
may switch off automatically and the
control indicator will illuminate. It will
extinguish automatically when
prevailing road conditions improve.
Further information 3 9-11.
R Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) active 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it stays lit or illuminates during
driving, there may be a fault with
ESP
®. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.If it flashes 5 times per second when
the engine is running, the system has
come into action. The engine output
may be reduced (the sound of the
engine changes) and the vehicle may
be braked automatically to a small
degree.
If it remains illuminated whilst driving,
there may be 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.
If the vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
ESP
® is deactivated and the control
indicator flashes once per second.
Reactivate ESP
® by driving in a
straight line at over 15 km/h (9 mph)
for a few seconds until flashing
ceases.
Further information 3 9-10.
ESP
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) fault 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.

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7-2 Infotainment system
9TA Traffic Announcement
03, RDM Radio: Preset station 3,
CD/MP3: Random playback
a6, TEXT Radio: Preset station 6,
MP3: Text display
b2, RPT Radio: Preset station 2,
CD/MP3: Repeat track
c5, DISC/FLD + Radio: Preset station 5,
MP3: Skip to next folder
d4, - DISC/FLD Radio: Preset station 4,
MP3: Skip to previous folder
e1, SCN Radio: Preset station 1,
CD: Scan tracks
fb VOLUME Press: Switching on and off,
Turn: Volume setting
gCD CD player mode
hFM/AM Switch between FM and AM wavebands
igRadio: Search downwards,
CD: Skip backwards,
MP3: Skip to previous file
jhRadio: Search upwards,
CD: Skip forwards,
MP3: Skip to next fileSteering wheel mounted
remote control 3
Infotainment system functions can be
operated with the buttons mounted
on the steering wheel.
To change the volume:
Press the < or] button.
To mute the Infotainment system:
Press the i button.
To change the mode:
Press the MODE button.
Pressing the MODE button also
switches the Infotainment system on.

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9-10Driving and operating
Brake assist
Rapid powerful application of the
brake pedal automatically applies
maximum brake force amplification to
achieve the shortest possible braking
distance under full braking (brake
assist).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full-on
braking is to continue. When the
brake pedal is released, the
maximum brake force amplification is
taken away.
Ride control systems
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP®) 3
The Electronic Stability Program
improves driving stability when
necessary, independently of the type
of road surface and the tyre grip. It
also prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
The system monitors vehicle
movements. As soon as the vehicle
starts to swerve (understeers/
oversteers), engine output is reduced
(the sound of the engine changes)
and individual wheels are specifically
braked. This considerably improves
the driving stability of the vehicle on
snow and ice and on wet or slippery
road surfaces.
ESP
® is ready for operation as soon
as the ignition is switched on and the
control indicators
R, ESP and TCSS OFF extinguish.
When the ESP® comes into action,
control indicator
R flashes rapidly in
the instrument cluster. Some noise or
vibration may be apparent.ESP active control indicator 3 5-10.
Interruption of power supply
If the vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
ESP
® is deactivated and control
indicator R flashes once per second.
Reactivate ESP® by driving in a
straight line at over 15 km/h (9 mph)
for a few seconds until flashing
ceases. Several seconds may lapse
before the control indicator
extinguishes, depending on road
conditions.
Caution
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks when
driving.
Traffic safety can only be achieved
by adopting a responsible driving
style.

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10-1Vehicle care
Vehicle care General information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of ‘Opel
genuine parts and accessories’
expressly released for your vehicle
type. Do not make any changes to the
vehicle’s electrical systems.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available at
www.opel.com.
Vehicle checks
Bonnet .................................. 10-2
Engine oil .............................. 10-3
Engine coolant ...................... 10-4
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ........................ 10-5
Windscreen/rear window
wipers ................................. 10-5
Brakes ................................... 10-6
Battery .................................. 10-6
Diesel fuel system, bleeding . 10-7
Bulb replacement .................. 10-7
Fuses .................................... 10-11
Wheels .................................. 10-15
Tyre repair kit 3 ..................... 10-18
Wheel changing .................... 10-22
Jump starting 3 ..................... 10-26
Towing .................................. 10-28
Interior care........................... 10-29
Exterior care ......................... 10-30
9 Warning
Only carry out engine
compartment checks when the
ignition is switched off.
The cooling fan can start to
operate unexpectedly, even when
the ignition is switched off.
9 Danger
Electronic ignition systems
generate very high voltages. Do
not touch the ignition system; high
voltage can be fatal.

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10-22 Vehicle care
Wheel changing
In order to reduce the chance of
possible injuries, make the following
preparations and note the procedure:
„Park on a level, firm and non-
slippery surface.
„Switch on hazard warning lamps
and apply parking brake. Engage
reverse gear (automatic
transmission 3 in P).
„Take the spare wheel from under
the luggage compartment floor
cover 3 10-24.
„Before raising the vehicle, turn front
wheels to straight-ahead position.
„Never change more than one
wheel at a time.
„Block wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed, by
placing wedge blocks or equivalent
in front and behind the wheel.
„Use jack only when changing
wheels.
„If the ground on which the vehicle is
parked is soft, a solid board (max.
1 cm thick) should be placed under the jack. Using a thicker board
could lead to damage of the jack
and the vehicle.
„Do not raise the vehicle more than
is necessary to change a wheel.
„No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
„Never start or run the engine or
crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
„Before screwing on the wheel bolts
when changing a wheel, apply a
light coating of grease to the cone
of each wheel bolt.
1. Prise off the wheel cover 3.
2. Slacken the wheel bolts by one
turn each using the wheel bolt
wrench, putting the wrench on
as far as possible.
3. The location of front and rear
jacking bars may be indicated
by notches on the bottom edge
of the vehicle, under the doors.

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10-25Vehicle care
Remove the retainer by rotating it
anti-clockwise, and remove spare
wheel from the spare wheel well.
General information
If you use winter tyres 3, the spare
wheel may still be fitted with a
summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre, the
vehicle's driveability may be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Obtain a replacement for the faulty
tyre as soon as possible, and have
the wheel balanced and fitted to the
vehicle.
„Using a temporary spare wheel
may change the driving behaviour
of the vehicle, particularly if using
winter tyres3. Replace defective
tyre as quickly as possible, balance
wheel and fit to vehicle.
„Fit only one temporary spare
wheel.
„Do not drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
„Take curves slowly.„Do not use the temporary spare
wheel for a lengthy period.
„Replace temporary spare wheel
with full specification wheel without
delay.
„When temporary spare wheel is
fitted, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The temporary spare
wheel may get caught on the rails,
causing damage to the tyre, wheel
and other vehicle parts.
„Tyre chains are not permitted on
the temporary spare wheel.
„If tyre chains are necessary after a
front wheel puncture, fit the
temporary spare wheel to the rear
and a rear wheel to the front. Check
tyre pressure and adjust if
necessary 3 12-8.Tools
To access the jack, vehicle tools and
tyre repair kit 3 (3 10-18), open
tailgate and pull up luggage
compartment floor carpet using the
central strap located near the tailgate
latch and hang the string on the hook
provided 3 4-4.
The jack and vehicle tools are located
below the spare wheel.
If equipped, remove the under floor
storage compartment 3 from the
luggage compartment by pulling it up
by the handle located near the
tailgate latch 3 4-4.

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11-3 Service and maintenance
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
Ribbed V-belt: visual check - petrol engines only x x
⊕ Replace every 6 years/90,000 km/60,000 miles
Ribbed V-belt and tensioner: visual check - diesel engines only x x x
⊕ Replace every 10 years/150,000 km/100,000 miles
⊕Valve clearances: check, adjust - petrol engines only x x x
Engine oil and oil filter: replace x x x x x x
oDiesel fuel filter: drain water x x x x x x
Diesel fuel filter: replace and bleed x x x
⊕Manual transmission: oil level check, correct x
Oil changexx
Parking brake cable: check, adjust x
Parking brake: check and adjust
Wheel mounting and suspension front and rear, brake lines, brake
pressure hoses, fuel lines, fuel tank and exhaust system: visual checkxxx
Corrosion protection: check and record in Service and Warranty Booklet annually
Front and rear wheel brakes: check visually x x x x x x

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11-4 Service and maintenance
⊕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
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
o⊕Automatic transmission fluid level: check correct x x x
Fluid hose: inspectx
Fluid: change every 165,000 km/110,000 miles
Engine, transmission, A/C compressor: check for leaks x x x x x x
oBrake drum: remove, clean, visual check x
Steering system boots, track rods, final drive: visual check x x
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check x x x
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correctxxxxxx
First aid kit: visual check every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust x x x
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate xxx
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicablexxxxxx
1)Whichever occurs first.

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13-2Index
Changing the battery
Remote control ....................... 2-2
Changing tyre/wheel type
...... 10-17
Changing wheels
................... 10-22
Charging system ........................ 5-9
Chassis number, see Vehicle
Identification Number
......12-1, 12-2
Child restraint systems ............... 3-9
Child safety locks
....................... 2-4
Cigarette lighter
.......................... 5-5
Cleaning ................................. 10-30
Climate controls
......................... 8-1
Clock
.......................................... 5-3
Clutch fluid ............................... 10-6
Clutch operation
..................9-2, 9-6
Cold starts
.................................. 9-8
Control indicators ....................... 5-5
ABS
........................................ 5-9
Airbags
................................... 5-9
Belt tensioners ........................ 5-9
Brake system
.......................... 5-9
Charging system
..................... 5-9
Diesel particle filter ........5-13, 9-7
Door ajar
........................2-5, 5-12
Driver’s seat belt
..............3-7, 5-9
Electronic Stability Program .5-10
Engine coolant temperature
.5-11
Engine electronics
................ 5-13
Engine oil change ........5-12, 5-14Engine oil pressure
............... 5-11
ESP .............................5-10, 9-11
Exhaust
................................. 5-11
Exhaust emissions
................ 5-11
Front fog lamps ..............5-12, 6-3
Fuel level
............. 5-7, 5-11, 5-13
Headlamp range adjustment
5-12
High beam .....................5-12, 6-2
Immobiliser
....................2-7, 5-12
Passenger airbag status
....... 3-18
Power steering ...................... 5-10
Preheating
............................ 5-11
Rear fog lamp
................5-12, 6-3
Service transmission .......5-9, 9-5
Service vehicle soon
............. 5-12
Theft-deterrent
...............2-7, 5-12
Traction Control Support
System off
....................5-10, 9-11
Turn signal lamps
................. 5-13
Coolant ............................10-4, 11-6
Coolant level
............................ 10-4
Coolant temperature
................ 5-11
Cooling ....................................... 8-3
Cooling fan
................ 9-3, 9-7, 10-1
Correcting time
........................... 5-3
Corrosion
protection
............ 10-4, 10-31, 11-6
Courtesy lamps
.......................... 6-4
Bulb replacement ................ 10-11Cup holders
................................4-1
Curtain airbags .........................3-16
D
Dashboard - see
Instrument panel
........................1-5
Data
..........................................12-1
Demisting and defrosting
...........8-2
Diesel .......................................9-12
Diesel fuel system
....................10-7
Diesel particle filter (DPF)
5-13, 9-7
Dimensions ..............................12-6
Dipped beam
..............................6-2
Bulb replacement
..................10-7
Display ............................... 5-6, 5-7
Door locks
..............................10-30
Doors
................................ 2-5, 5-12
Driver’s airbag ..........................3-13
Driving abroad
............................6-3
Driving hints
...............................9-1
E
Electric throttle body system
....5-11
Electrical system
....................10-11
Electronic Stability Program .....9-10
Emissions
....................... 9-13, 12-4
Engine braking assistance
.........9-4
Engine code ................... 12-2, 12-3
Engine coolant temperature
.....5-11
Engine data
..............................12-3