seat adjustment OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

1-2In brief
Longitudinal seat
adjustment: Pull handle,
slide seat, release handle
Seats 3 3-2.
Reclining seatbacks: Raise
release lever
Move seatback to suit seating
position.
Do not lean on seatback whilst
adjusting it.
Seats 3 3-2.
Adjusting seat height 3:
Raise or lower lever
Lever pumping action
Seats 3 3-2.
Upwards: Raises seat
Downwards: Lowers seat

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.

3-8 Seats, restraints and interior
Seat belt height adjustment
Height adjustment of front seat belt
upper anchorage points.
„Do not adjust height whilst driving.
„Pull out lock knob and slide
adjuster up or down to desired
position.
„Ensure sliding height adjuster
latches into position.
Removing the belt
To remove the belt, press the red
release button on the belt buckle; the
belt will retract automatically.
Guide the belt as it retracts, to
prevent personal injury and damage
to interior surfaces.
Seat belt use during
pregnancy
Seat belt care
Periodically inspect all parts of the
belt system for damage and to make
sure they are functioning properly.
Have damaged parts replaced. After
an accident, belts and triggered belt
tensioners must be replaced by new
ones.
Do not perform any alterations on the
belts, their anchorages, the automatic
retractors or the belt buckles.
Make sure that belts are not
damaged or trapped by sharp-edged
objects.
9 Warning
On pregnant women in particular,
the lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
in order to prevent pressure on
the abdomen.

6-1Lighting
LightingExterior lighting
Exterior lamps controls
Rotate end of lever:
In positions 8 and P, the tail lamps,
license plate lamps and instrument
panel lamps are also on.
Headlamp range
adjustmentq
Correct adjustment reduces dazzle
for other road users.
With dipped beam on, adjust
headlamp range to suit vehicle load: Exterior lighting ..................... 6-1
Interior lighting ...................... 6-4
P= Dipped beam or
high beam
8= Parking lamps
OFF = Off
„Driver only
=0
„Front seats occupied
=0
„All seats occupied
=1
„All seats occupied and load
in luggage compartment=2
1)

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

13-3 Index
Engine oil ........................ 10-3, 11-6
Additives ............................... 11-6
Topping up
.................. 10-3, 11-6
Viscosity
............................... 11-6
Engine oil level and
consumption
............................ 10-3
Engine oil life monitor
.............. 5-14
Engine oil pressure .................. 5-11
Engine speed
............................. 5-6
Engine wash
.......................... 10-32
Environmental protection ....... 10-30
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program)
.................................. 9-10
Exhaust gases ........................... 9-8
Exhaust system
......................... 9-8
Exterior care
.......................... 10-30
Exterior lamps ............................ 6-1
Exterior mirrors
.......................... 2-8
F
Fan
............................................ 8-2
Filling station
Capacities
............................ 12-5
Engine oil level ..................... 10-3
Fuel
............................. 9-12, 12-3
Opening the bonnet
.............. 10-2
Tyre pressure ....................... 12-8
Vehicle data
......................... 12-1
Windscreen washer system
. 10-5
First aid kit ................................. 4-5Flat tyre
.................................. 10-24
Foot brake ................................. 9-9
Front airbags
........................... 3-13
Front fog lamps
.......................... 6-3
Bulb replacement ................. 10-8
Front passenger’s airbag
......... 3-13
Deactivation
......................... 3-17
Front turn signal lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-8
Fuel
.......................................... 9-12
Fuel consumption ........... 9-13, 12-4
Fuel filler cap
........................... 9-13
Fuel gauge
................................. 5-7
Fuse extractor ........................ 10-12
Fuses
..................................... 10-11
G
Gears
......................................... 9-6
Generator, see Charging system
5-9
Glove box
.................................. 4-1
Gross Vehicle Weight ..... 9-12, 12-7
H
Hand brake, see Parking brake
.9-9
Hazard warning lamps ............... 6-2
Head restraints
.......................... 3-1
Headlamp flash
.......................... 6-2
Headlamp range adjustment ..... 6-1Headlamps
................................ 6-1
Bulb replacement ................. 10-7
Driving abroad
........................ 6-3
Front fog lamps
...................... 6-3
Warning chime ..................... 5-13
Heated exterior mirrors
.............. 8-5
Heated rear window
................... 8-5
Heating ...................................... 8-1
Exterior mirrors
....................... 8-5
Rear window
.......................... 8-5
Height adjustment
Head restraints
....................... 3-1
Seat belts
............................... 3-8
Steering wheel ....................... 5-1
High beam
................................. 6-2
Bulb replacement
................. 10-7
High-pressure cleaners 10-30, 10-31
Horn
........................................... 5-2
I
Identification plate
.................... 12-1
Ignition switch
............................ 9-1
Ignition system
........................... 9-2
Immobiliser ................................ 2-7
Infotainment system
.................. 7-1
Instrument cluster
...................... 5-8
Instrument panel ........................ 1-5
Instruments
................................ 5-1
Interior care
........................... 10-29

13-5 Index
Central locking system .... 2-1, 2-3
RDS (Radio Data System) ......... 7-7
Rear fog lamp
............................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear seats
................................. 3-3
Folding seatbacks .................. 3-3
Restoring rear seatbacks
....... 3-5
Rear window
washer system
.................. 5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............ 10-5
Capacities
............................ 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir .......... 10-5
Rear window wiper
........... 5-3, 10-6
Refuelling
................................. 9-12
Fuel filler cap ........................ 9-12
Remote control
Central locking system
.... 2-1, 2-3
Replacement keys ..................... 2-1
Reversing lamps
........................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Ride control systems ............... 9-10
Roof rack
............................ 4-4, 4-6
Running-in
................................. 9-1
Brakes .................................... 9-9
S
Safeguard against
unauthorised use
................ 7-3, 9-1Safety
...................................... 10-1
Safety accessories ............. 3-9, 4-5
Safety locks
............................... 2-4
Seat adjustment
......................... 3-2
Seat belt reminder ..................... 5-9
Seat belts
........................ 3-5, 10-29
Driver’s seat belt reminder
3-7, 5-9
Height adjustment .................. 3-8
Seat height adjustment
.............. 3-3
Seat position
.............................. 3-2
Seats ......................................... 3-2
Adjustment
............................. 3-2
Selector lever
............................. 9-4
Self-help
Automatic transmission
.......... 9-5
Remote control
....................... 2-2
Service ..................................... 11-1
Service interval display
............ 5-14
Service intervals
............. 11-1, 11-2
Additional operations ............ 11-5
Interim service
...................... 11-1
Main service
......................... 11-1
Severe operating conditions .11-5
Side airbags
............................. 3-15
Sidemarker lamps
Bulb replacement
............... 10-10
Spare keys
................................. 2-1
Spare wheel
........................... 10-24
Speedometer ............................. 5-5Starting the engine
.................... 9-2
Steam-jet cleaners ...... 10-30, 10-31
Steering column lock
................. 9-1
Steering wheel adjustment
........ 5-1
Steering wheel
remote control
..................... 5-1, 7-2
Storage compartments
.............. 4-1
Sun visors ................................ 2-11
Sunglasses storage
compartment
.............................. 4-3
T
Tachometer
............................... 5-6
Tail lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Tailgate
...................................... 2-5
Tank
Fuel gauge
............................. 5-7
Technical data
......................... 12-1
Telephone, see
Mobile telephones
................... 7-10
Temperature
.............................. 8-1
Temporary spare wheel
......... 10-24
The first 1000 km ....................... 9-1
Tightening torque
................... 10-24
Tools
...................................... 10-25
Top-Tether ............................... 3-11
Towing
........................ 10-28, 10-29
Traction Control Support
System (TCSS)
........................ 9-11