engine OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

0-1 Introduction
Introduction
Vehicle specific data
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“Service and maintenance” and "Technical data" as well as on the identification plate.
FuelDesignation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressureTyre size with up to 3 persons with full load
Summer tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear
WeightsPermissible Gross
Vehicle Weight
– EC kerb
weight
= Payload

0-2Introduction
Introduction
Your vehicle is an intelligent
combination of forward-looking
technology, impressive safety,
environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your
vehicle safely and ensure that it
performs perfectly. This Owner's
Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws of the country that you
are travelling through. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When instructed to seek the
assistance of a workshop, we
recommend that you consult an Opel
Service Partner. All Opel Service
Partners offer first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced mechanics, trained by Opel, work
according to specific Opel
instructions.
The Owner's Manual and the Service
and Warranty Booklet should always
be kept ready to hand in the glove
box.
Make use of the Owner's
Manual
„The "In brief" chapter will give you
an initial overview.
„The table of contents at the
beginning of the Owner’s Manual
and within the individual chapters
will show you where everything is.
„Its index will help you find what you
want.
„Yellow arrows in the illustrations
serve as points of reference or
indicate some action to be
performed.
„Black arrows in the illustrations
indicate a reaction or a second
action to be performed.„This Owner’s Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
„The Owner’s Manual uses the
internal engine codes. The
corresponding sales designations
are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
„Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions
always relate to the direction of
travel.
9 Danger, 9 Warning, Caution
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregard of these instructions
may endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregard of these
instructions may result in injuries.

0-3 Introduction
Symbols
The asterisk 3 signifies equipment
not fitted to all vehicles (model
variants, engine options, models
specific to one country, optional
equipment, genuine parts and
accessories).
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means “see page”.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving
Adam Opel GmbH
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to vehicle
damage.

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.

2-7 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.

5-1Instruments and controls
Instruments and
controlsSteering wheel adjustment
To adjust steering wheel 3, pull lever
forwards, adjust height, push lever
back and engage.
Adjust steering wheel only with
vehicle stationary and steering
column lock released.
Push the lever firmly backwards to
ensure that the steering wheel is
locked in position.
Steering wheel mounted
remote control 3
The functions of the Infotainment
system can be operated with the
buttons on the steering wheel.
Further information 3 7-2. Horn j .................................... 5-2
Windscreen wipers................ 5-2
Windscreen washer system .. 5-3
Rear window wiper/washer ... 5-3
Clock ..................................... 5-3
Outside temperature 3 .......... 5-4
Power outlets ........................ 5-4
Cigarette lighter ) 3 ............... 5-5
Ashtrays 3 ............................. 5-5
Warning lights, gauges and
indicators ............................ 5-5
Transmission display 3 ......... 5-7
Control indicators .................. 5-8
Warning chimes .................... 5-13
Service interval display 3 ...... 5-14
Engine oil life monitor 3......... 5-14
Trip computer 3 ..................... 5-14

5-4 Instruments and controls
Outside temperature 3
The outside temperature is shown in
the odometer display when the
ignition is switched on.If outside temperature drops to near
freezing point (0 °C), the symbol:
illuminates in the odometer display as
a warning for icy road surfaces.
Power outlets
Located on the instrument panel,
below the climate control switches.Operational with ignition switch in
positions ACC or ON.
Pull the cap out to use the accessory
socket, and replace it when not in
use.
The use of non-authorised
accessories may cause damage to
the socket.
Use of accessory sockets while the
engine is not running will discharge
the battery.
The maximum power requirement of
electrical accessories must not
exceed 120 watts.
Do not connect any current delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Connected electrical accessories
must comply with the EC standard in
terms of electromagnetic
compatibility requirements laid down
in DIN VDE 40 839, otherwise vehicle
malfunctions may occur. Release Ö for approx. 5 seconds to
set minute display.
Hour display flashes.
Press Ö to set hours.
Release Ö for approx. 5 seconds to
set hour display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy, even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0°C.

5-6 Instruments and controls
Odometer
The odometer indicates how far the
vehicle has been driven.
Trip odometer
There are two independent trip
odometers which indicate how far the
vehicle has been driven since the last
reset.
Press the MODE button repeatedly
until A or B appears on the left of the
odometer display. To reset a trip odometer, press and
hold the MODE button for approx.
2 seconds while the relevant trip
odometer is displayed.
Odometer display brightness
To change brightness level, switch on
headlamps and press the MODE
button repeatedly until the squares
that indicate the brightness level
appear in the odometer display. Then
press and hold the MODE button to
cycle through brightness levels.Four squares indicates maximum
brightness, while one square
indicates the minimum brightness
level.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed.
Caution
Pointer in warning zone; maximum
permissible engine speed
exceeded, danger to engine.

5-7Instruments and controls
Fuel gauge
Indicates fuel level when the ignition
is on (F indicates full, E indicates
empty).
When fuel gauge indicates that fuel
supply is low (one segment on the
gauge is illuminated), fill up fuel tank
as soon as possible. If control
indicator
Y illuminates in the
instrument cluster, refuel
immediately.
Never let the fuel tank become
empty. Diesel engines: if the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system
310-7.Because of the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank, the amount of
fuel required to fill the tank may be
less than the specified tank capacity.
Refuelling 39-12.
Transmission display 3
Display of the selected gear or mode
with automatic transmission.Automatic transmission 39-3.
P Park position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Automatic mode
3, 2, L Selected gear