mirror OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

1-3 In brief
Adjusting head restraint
height: Press catch, adjust
height, then release
Head restraints 3 3-1.
Fitting seat belt: Pull belt out
evenly from retractor, guide
over shoulder and engage in
buckle
The seat belt must not be twisted at
any point. The lap belt must lie snugly
against the body.
The seatbacks must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum
tilting angle approx. 25°).
To release seat belt, press red button
on belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 3-5 to 3-8, airbag system
3 3-13, seat position 3 3-2.
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.
Further information 3 2-9.

1-4In brief
Adjusting manual exterior
mirrors: Swivel lever in
required direction
Exterior mirrors 3 2-8, heated exterior
mirrors 32-9, 8-5.
Adjusting power exterior
mirrors 3: Four-way switch
in driver’s door
Select corresponding mirror and
adjust.
Exterior mirrors 3 2-8, heated exterior
mirrors 3 2-9, 8-5.
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.
Airbag system 3 3-13, further
information 3 5-1.

2-1 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windowsKeys and locks
Keys
The key number is specified on the
keys or on a key number tag 3.
Remove key number tag from keys
and make a note of the number.
The key is a constituent of the
immobiliser 3. In case of loss,
replacement keys can be ordered
from your Opel Service Partner by
quoting the key number.
Ordering keys from an Opel Service
Partner guarantees problem-free
operation of the immobiliser 3.
Keep spare key in a safe place.
Locks 3 10-30.
Radio remote control 3
The remote control is used to
operate:
„Central locking system,
„Anti-theft locking system 3.
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. The range may be
reduced due to environmental
conditions or shadowing and
reflection of the radio waves.
Treat the remote control unit with
care: it should be protected against
moisture, kept out of direct sunlight
and should not be operated
unnecessarily. Keys and locks ..................... 2-1
Doors .................................... 2-5
Vehicle security .................... 2-6
Exterior mirrors ..................... 2-8
Interior mirror ........................ 2-9
Windows ............................... 2-10

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.

2-11 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.

8-1 Climate controls
Climate controlsClimate control system
Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are
combined into one unit that is
designed to provide comfort
regardless of the season, weather or
outside temperature.
Button for cooling n (or A/C) is only
present in version with air
conditioning system3.
Heating and ventilation
controls
TemperatureHeating and ventilation
controls............................... 8-1
Air vents ............................... 8-4
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3 .... 8-5
Air intake .............................. 8-6
Pollen filter............................ 8-6
To red = Warm
To blue = Cold

8-5 Climate controls
Side air vents
To open and close side air vents, turn
horizontal knurled wheel to the left or
right.
Open side air vents when air
distribution rotary knob is set to
position M or L.
The air flow can be directed up and
down by tilting the slats up and down
using the central adjuster. Air flow is
directed sideways by turning the
horizontal knurled wheel to the left or
right.Depending upon the position of the
temperature rotary knob, cold or
heated air will be directed into the
vehicle via these air vents.
The air supply is increased by
switching on the fan.
Door window defroster vents
Air distribution rotary knob set to
lorV; cooled or heated air will be
directed onto the windscreen and
onto the door windows (mainly in the
area of the exterior mirrors).
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors3
Operational only with engine running.
Control indicator in the button
illuminates when heating is
operational and extinguishes when
heating is switched off.
Turn off heating as soon as vision is
clear.
Rear window and exterior mirror
heating is switched off automatically
after approx. 15 minutes.
To avoid discharging the battery, do
not operate when you are just starting
the vehicle, or if there is a build up of
snow or ice.
Do not use sharp instruments or
abrasive cleaners on rear window or
exterior mirrors, and avoid scratching
or damaging their heating elements.
Press button Ü=On
Press button Ü again = Off

9-2Driving and operating
To release the steering column lock,
turn ignition key to position ACC and
rotate steering wheel slightly.
Before starting-off, check:
„Tyre pressures and condition.
„Engine oil level and fluid levels in
engine compartment 3 10-3.
„All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and license plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
„Objects are securely located and
will not be thrown forward in the
event of sudden braking.
„Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
„All gauges and control indicators.
„Brake operation.
Starting the engine
With manual transmission in neutral,
depress clutch and foot brake,
(automatic transmission 3 in P or N),
do not accelerate.
Petrol engines: Turn key to START
and release it.
Diesel engines: Turn key to ON,
when preheating control indicator N
extinguishes, turn key to START and
release it.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
Key returns automatically to ON
position when released.Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
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
transmission 3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels away from kerb if
parked on an uphill slope.

10-13Vehicle care
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Engine compartment fuse
box
Petrol engines
The fuse box is located next to the
battery in the engine compartment.
To open, disengage cover and tilt
upwards. No. Circuit
1-
2Ignition coils
3Reversing lamp
4Instrument cluster
5Accessory socket, cigarette
lighter, power exterior mirror
6Infotainment system
7Power window
8Wipers/washer
9Power steering
10Airbag system
11ABS, ESP
12Tail lamp
13-
14Door lock
15Diesel engine
16Starter motor
17-
18Heater fan
19Rear fog lamp
20Infotainment system
21Heated rear window
22Horn, hazard warning
23Manual transmission
24Power windows No. Circuit
9 Danger
Switch off ignition before opening
the engine compartment fuse
box.