OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

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.

10-2 Vehicle care
Bonnet
To open the bonnet, pull release
lever/ located on the driver’s side of
the vehicle, below the instrument
panel.Locate the safety catch on the
underside of the bonnet, push the
catch to the left and lift the bonnet. To hold the bonnet in the open
position, disengage the support rod
from its retaining clip.
Air intake 3 8-6.

10-3Vehicle care
To close, lift bonnet slightly, release
the support rod from the hole and
press it back into its retaining clip.
Lower the bonnet gradually, allowing
it to drop from a height of approx.
30 cm.
Check that the bonnet is locked in
position before driving, by pulling at
its front edge. If it is not engaged,
repeat closing procedure.
Engine oil
Information on engine oil is in the
chapter “Service and maintenance”
311-6.
We recommend the engine oil level is
checked before starting a long trip.
The engine oil level must be checked
with the vehicle horizontal and with
the engine (which must be at
operating temperature) switched off.
Wait a few minutes before checking
the level to allow the normal oil
accumulation in the engine to drain
back into the oil pan.
Pull out dipstick from the tube, wipe it
clean and re-insert it as far as it will
go. After pulling the dipstick out again, check the engine oil level,
ensuring it is between the lower and
upper (MIN and MAX) marks.
The illustrations show checking the
engine oil in the K 10 B and K 12 B
petrol engines and the diesel engines
respectively.
Top up if the engine oil level has
dropped to the "add oil" lower mark
(MIN mark).

10-4 Vehicle care
When replenishing, attempt to use
the same type of engine oil as used at
the last oil change.
The engine oil level must not go
above the upper (MAX) mark on the
dipstick.
Capacities 3 12-5.
Engine oil life monitor 3 3 5-14.
Engine coolant
Antifreeze and corrosion
protection
The antifreeze provides freeze
protection down to -28 °C.
Coolant level
The illustrations show the LOW and
FULL coolant level marks in the
petrol and diesel engines
respectively.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be drained
or syphoned out.
Caution
Use only approved antifreeze.
9 Warning
Allow engine to cool down before
removing coolant filler cap. If
steam is visible, move away from
the vehicle until the engine is
cool.
Remove coolant filler cap
carefully so that pressure can
escape slowly.

10-5Vehicle care
If it falls below the LOW mark when
the system is cold, the coolant must
be replenished.
Top up coolant level to the FULL
mark, using a 50/50 mixture of
antifreeze and distilled water. Ensure
that the coolant level does not go
over the FULL mark.
If no antifreeze is available, top up
with distilled water and have the
concentration checked and more
antifreeze added as necessary.
When closing, tighten coolant filler
cap and ensure that the cap is
returned to its original position (with
the arrows on the cap and the tank
aligned correctly).Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid
Fill only with clean water and washer
fluid with antifreeze.
Windscreen/rear window
wipers
Replacing windscreen wipers
Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip
towards wiper arm and detach wiper
blade.
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.

10-6 Vehicle care
Replacing rear window wiper
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade
as shown in illustration and remove.
Brakes
Brake pads worn to their minimum
thickness may generate a grinding
noise. It is possible to continue
driving.
Have your brake pads replaced as
soon as possible.
Do not brake unnecessarily hard
during the first 200 km (125 miles)
after new brakes have been fitted.Brake/clutch fluid level
The brake fluid level in the reservoir
must not be higher than the MAX
mark or lower than the MIN mark.
Use only approved high performance
brake fluid.Extreme cleanliness is important,
since brake fluid contamination can
lead to brake system malfunctions.
After correcting the brake fluid level,
seek the assistance of a workshop to
rectify the cause of the fluid loss.
Battery
The battery is maintenance-free.
Batteries are not to be treated as
household waste. They should be
disposed of at a designated collection
point for recycling.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect battery from
on-board power supply by detaching
negative terminal.
Ensure that the ignition is switched off
before reconnecting the battery.
Control indicator Z illuminates in the
instrument cluster then extinguishes
after the engine is started when the
system has been correctly calibrated.
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Do not allow it to
contact eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces; direct contact
may cause injuries and damage.

10-7Vehicle care
Diesel fuel system, bleeding
It is possible to restart the engine if
the tank has been run dry.
With vehicle stationary, turn key to
ignition switch position ON for more
than 5 seconds, then turn to START.
If engine does not start, wait
approx.15 seconds before repeating
starting procedure.
If the engine will still not start, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb, switch off
ignition and relevant switch.
Only hold new bulbs at base! Do not
touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
Replacement bulb must be in
accordance with data on base of
defective bulb. Do not exceed
wattage given on bulb base.
Headlamps
Battery removal
Diesel engines: for headlamp bulb
replacement on the battery side, it is
necessary to first disconnect and
remove the battery then remove the
coolant expansion tank and fuse box.
1. Switch off ignition and exterior
lamps.
2. Open bonnet and disconnect
battery by detaching negative (-)
terminal followed by positive (+)
terminal.3. Unscrew the retaining bolt using a
suitable tool and remove battery,
coolant expansion tank and fuse
box.
When reinstalling the battery,
reconnect the positive (+) terminal
first and then the negative (-)
terminal.

10-8 Vehicle care
High beam and dipped beam
1. Remove headlamp protective
cover.
2. Detach plug connector from bulb.
3. Push retaining spring wire clip
forward and unhook it.
4. Remove bulb from reflector
housing and pull bulb straight out of
socket.
5. Insert new bulb by pushing in and
install in reflector housing.
6. Engage spring wire clip, and
reattach plug connector to bulb.7. Replace headlamp protective
cover.
Parking lamps
1. Remove headlamp protective
cover.
2. Remove parking lamp socket from
reflector housing.
3. Remove bulb (2) from socket by
pulling straight out.
4. Insert new bulb by pushing in.
5. Install parking lamp socket in
reflector housing.
6. Replace headlamp protective
cover.
Front turn signal lamps
1. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
and remove from reflector housing.
2. Push bulb (1) into socket slightly,
rotate anti-clockwise and remove.
3. Insert new bulb and install bulb
holder in reflector housing by
rotating clockwise.
Front fog lamps 3
Access the rear of the fog lamp from
behind the front bumper.
1. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
and remove from reflector housing.

10-9Vehicle care
2. Remove bulb from socket by
pulling straight out.
3. Insert new bulb by pushing in.
4. Insert bulb holder in reflector
housing, rotate clockwise and
engage in position.
If the bulb is inaccessible, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Rear combination lamps
1. Open tailgate.
2. Remove both screws on rear
combination lamp assembly.
3. Pull lamp assembly away from
vehicle, towards the rear.4. Push bulb into socket slightly,
rotate anti-clockwise and remove.
5. Insert new bulb.
6. Replace lamp assembly in original
position, ensuring the upper and
lower lugs are seated correctly.
7. Replace both screws on rear
combination lamp assembly and
close tailgate.
License plate lamps
1. Remove bulb holder by twisting it
and pulling it away from the vehicle.
2. Remove bulb by pulling straight
out.3. Install new bulb by pushing in.
4. Replace bulb holder in original
position.
Luggage compartment lamp
1. Using a suitable screwdriver
covered by a cloth, pry lens away
from aperture.
2. Remove bulb by pulling straight
out.
3. Insert new bulb by pushing in.
4. Reinstall lens in aperture.

10-10 Vehicle care
Sidemarker lamps
As the bulb is built-in the lamp
assembly, the lamp assembly must
be replaced.
1. Slide lamp assembly towards rear
of vehicle.
2. Remove lamp assembly and
replace.
3. Install new lamp assembly in
aperture.
Centre high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL)
1. Open tailgate and remove both
bolts on underside of tailgate.
2. Close tailgate.
3. Remove lamp assembly from
tailgate.4. Pinch both prongs on bulb holder
together simultaneously and
remove bulb holder from lamp
assembly.
5. Remove bulbs by pulling them
straight out.
6. Insert new bulbs by pushing them
in.
7. Replace bulb holder in lamp
assembly and install lamp
assembly in tailgate.
8. Open tailgate and replace bolts
removed earlier.