tailgate OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

1-1 In brief
In brief
The most important information
for your first journey.
To unlock and open the
vehicle: Press button c on
remote control 3 or unlock
with the key, pull door
handle
Door locks 3 2-3, 5-12, keys 3 2-1,
immobiliser 3 2-7, radio remote
control 3 2-1, central locking system
3 2-3, anti-theft locking system 3 2-6.
To unlock and open the
tailgate: Press button c on
remote control 3 or unlock
with the key, operate button
below the handle
Tailgate 3 2-5, radio remote control 3
2-1, central locking system 3 2-3.

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.

2-3 Keys, doors and windows
Door locks
The front doors may be manually
locked and unlocked using the key.
On vehicles with central locking
system 3, the entire vehicle can be
unlocked by turning the key twice in
the driver’s door lock.
The tailgate is unlocked when the
driver’s door is opened.To lock or unlock doors from inside
the vehicle, press the interior lock.
To lock front doors from outside the
vehicle, press the interior lock and
keep exterior door handle raised
when closing the door.
Central locking system 3
For front doors, rear doors and
tailgate.
To lock:
Press button e on remote control:
„Hazard warning lamps flash once.
All doors and the tailgate are locked.
Always ensure that the doors,
bonnet, tailgate and windows are
properly closed before locking the
vehicle.

2-4Keys, doors and windows
To unlock driver’s door only:
Press button c on remote control
once:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
To unlock entire vehicle:
Press button c on remote control
twice:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice
with each press.
If no door is opened within approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle has
been unlocked via the remote control,
the vehicle is relocked automatically.The vehicle can also be manually
locked and unlocked by turning the
key in the driver’s door lock.
Central locking switch m
Use the central locking switch to lock
or unlock the doors and tailgate from
inside the vehicle.Press the front part of the switch to
lock or the rear part of the switch to
unlock all doors and tailgate.
Safety locks
To engage lock, open door and move
lock lever to lower position. Door
cannot then be opened from inside.
9 Warning
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked or unlocked via
the remote control if the key is in
the ignition switch.
9 Warning
Use the safety locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.

2-5 Keys, doors and windows
To disengage safety lock, raise lock
lever.
Lockout protection
To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out, the driver’s
door cannot be locked when it is
open.
Doors
Tailgate
To open
The tailgate can be opened by
operating the button below the handle
and lifting the tailgate.
If the tailgate is open when the
ignition is switched on, control
indicator
9 illuminates in the
instrument cluster.To close
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing the luggage
compartment.
9 Warning
Do not drive with tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust
gases could penetrate the vehicle
interior.

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.

4-3Storage compartments
Sunglasses storage
compartment 3
To open, pull cover down.
To close, push cover back up.
Luggage compartment
Notes on loading the vehicle
„Heavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed as
far forward as possible. If objects
are to be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
„Secure heavy objects in luggage
compartment using lashing eyes 3.
If heavy loads slip when the vehicle
is braked heavily or driven around a
bend, handling of the vehicle may
change.„No objects should be placed on the
luggage compartment cover or the
instrument panel.
„Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the rear
seatbacks, or if the rear seatbacks
have been folded down, above the
upper edge of the front seatbacks.
„Loads must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gearshift lever or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
„Bulky objects should not be
transported with the tailgate open
or ajar, otherwise poisonous
exhaust fumes may enter the
vehicle.
„The payload is the difference
between the permissible Gross
Vehicle Weight (vehicle
identification plate 312-1) and the
EC kerb weight.
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight and in some cases also the

4-4 Storage compartments
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight,
which means that the payload will
also change slightly.
According to EC Directive, the
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
includes assumed weights for
driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90% full).
Note the weights given on the
vehicle identification plate.
„The maximum permissible roof
load is 35 kg.
The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.
Vehicle speeds in excess of
120 km/h (75 mph) are not
recommended with a full roof load.
Driving hints 3 9-1.
Vehicle weights 312-7.Luggage compartment
under floor storage 3
To access the under floor storage,
pull up floor carpet using the central
strap located near the tailgate latch
and hang the string on the hook
provided.If necessary, the under floor storage
compartment can be removed from
the luggage compartment.
To remove, pull up by handle near the
tailgate latch.
To install, fit compartment into
brackets behind outboard rear
seatbacks, then push down near side
of compartment into clips on both
sides of luggage compartment.
Do not allow objects to protrude
above the top of the under floor
storage.

5-12 Instruments and controls
„Depress clutch,
„Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission 3 to N),
„Switch off ignition.
Check engine oil level. If the oil level
is low, top up using the specified
engine oil 3 10-3, 11-6, 12-3.
If the oil level is normal, seek the
assistance of a workshop to have the
vehicle’s lubricating system checked.
I Engine oil life monitor 3
For engines with diesel particle filter.
Will flash in red when engine oil and
filter require changing.
Engine oil life monitor 3 3 5-14.o
Theft-deterrent
Will start flashing slowly in red after
the key is turned to positions LOCK or
ACC, or removed from the ignition
switch.
o Immobiliser
Control indicator o (or A for diesel
engines) illuminates when the ignition
is switched on, and extinguishes
when the engine is started.
If either control indicator flashes after
the ignition is switched on, there may
be a fault in the immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 3 2-7.
> Front fog lamps 3
Control indicator in button >, located
on the lower instrument panel,
illuminates when front fog lamps are
switched on 3 6-3.
r Rear fog lamp
Will illuminate in yellow when the rear
fog lamp is switched on 3 6-3.
P High beam
Will illuminate in blue when the high
beam is on and when headlamp flash
is operated 3 6-2.
q Headlamp range
adjustment 3
Will illuminate during driving to
indicate a fault that requires
immediate attention. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information 3 6-1.
9 Door ajar 3
Will illuminate in red when a door or
the tailgate is open.
A Service vehicle soon
(for diesel engines) 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
ignition is switched on.
If it flashes when the ignition is
switched on, there may be a fault in
the immobiliser system; the engine
cannot be started (3 “o Immobiliser“,
3 2-7).
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably greater force will be
required for braking and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle
has come to a standstill,
otherwise the steering column
lock could engage unexpectedly.

6-4 Lighting
Interior lighting
Courtesy lamps
Move switch position:In the DOOR position, front interior
lamps and the luggage compartment
lamp function as courtesy lamps and
illuminate when the doors or tailgate
are opened. If doors or tailgate
remain opened, lamps remain
illuminated for approx. 15 minutes.
Once all doors and the tailgate are
closed, the courtesy lamps dim
gradually after approx. 15 seconds.
Lamps dim immediately when key is
inserted in ignition.
When key is removed from ignition,
courtesy lamps illuminate for approx.
15 seconds before dimming
gradually.
Depending on equipment version,
opening certain doors may not cause
courtesy lamps to illuminate, even
while the switch is in the DOOR
position. Doors which cause courtesy
lamps to illuminate are identified by a
switch in the door opening 3.
The tailgate always causes courtesy
lamps to illuminate when the interior
lamp switch is in the DOOR position.
Luggage compartment lamp
Illuminates when a door or the
tailgate is opened. OFF = Interior lamps remain
off.
DOOR = Interior lamps
illuminate when a
door or the tailgate is
opened.
ON = Interior lamps remain
on.
Caution
To prevent the battery from
becoming discharged, do not leave
the interior lamp switch in the ON
position when leaving the vehicle.