engine OPEL AGILA 2009 User Guide

5-9Instruments and controls
X Driver’s seat belt
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on if driver’s seat belt is not
engaged.
If vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9 mph) and driver’s seat belt is not
engaged, the control indicator will
flash for approx. 90 seconds along
with a warning chime and then
illuminate until driver’s seat belt is
fastened correctly.
Seat belts 3 3-5.
v Airbag systems, belt
tensioners
Will flash in red several times when
the ignition is switched on, then
extinguish.
If it does not flash when the ignition is
switched on, stays lit, illuminates or
flashes whilst driving, there is a fault
with the airbag systems or with the
belt tensioners. The systems might
not therefore be triggered in the event
of an accident. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
Belt tensioners 3 3-6, airbags 3 3-13.
p Charging system
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it stays lit after the ignition is
switched on or illuminates during
driving: stop vehicle and switch off
engine. The battery is not being
charged and the engine cooling may
be interrupted. The brake servo unit
may cease to be effective. Interrupt
your journey immediately.
Remove ignition key and check drive
belt condition and tensioning before
seeking the assistance of a
workshop.
s Service transmission 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it flashes, there is a fault in the
automatic transmission. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Automatic transmission 39-3.
R Brake system
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
Illuminates when engine is running if
parking brake is applied and/or fluid
level for brake hydraulics is too low.
Further information 3 9-9,
brake fluid level 3 10-6.
u Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
ignition is switched on.
At the same time, the system
performs a self-check. When the
control indicator extinguishes, the
system is ready for operation.
Caution
If it illuminates when the parking
brake is not applied: stop vehicle;
interrupt your journey immediately.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

5-10 Instruments and controls
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The vehicle’s brake
system may remain operational
without ABS regulation.
If it illuminates during driving along
with brake system control indicator
R, there is a serious fault in the
brake system. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately, to have the
system checked.
Further information 3 9-9.
2 Power steering
Will illuminate in yellow when ignition
is switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
TCSS OFF Traction Control
Support System off 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
When the TCSS OFF switch (located
on the lower instrument panel) is
pressed, the control indicator
illuminates. The traction control
aspect of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®) is switched off.
With ESP® active, if wheels are
slipping on wet, snowy or icy roads,
the traction control aspect of ESP
®
may switch off automatically and the
control indicator will illuminate. It will
extinguish automatically when
prevailing road conditions improve.
Further information 3 9-11.
R Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) active 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it stays lit or illuminates during
driving, there may be a fault with
ESP
®. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.If it flashes 5 times per second when
the engine is running, the system has
come into action. The engine output
may be reduced (the sound of the
engine changes) and the vehicle may
be braked automatically to a small
degree.
If it remains illuminated whilst driving,
there may be a fault with ESP
®. The
vehicle’s brake system remains
operational without ESP
® regulation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
If the vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
ESP
® is deactivated and the control
indicator flashes once per second.
Reactivate ESP
® by driving in a
straight line at over 15 km/h (9 mph)
for a few seconds until flashing
ceases.
Further information 3 9-10.
ESP
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) fault 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.

5-11Instruments and controls
If it stays lit or illuminates during
driving, there is a fault with ESP®.
The vehicle’s brake system remains
operational without ESP
® regulation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
Further information 3 9-10.
W Engine coolant
temperature
Will illuminate briefly in red when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates or flashes when the
engine is running: stop vehicle and
switch off engine. Coolant
temperature is too high; danger of
engine damage. Check coolant level.
Further information 3 10-4.
N Preheating for diesel
engines 3
Will illuminate during engine
preheating.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
If it illuminates during driving or if the
engine cannot be started, seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Starting the engine 3 9-2.
Z Exhaust emissions
Will illuminate in yellow when ignition
is switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it illuminates when the engine is
running: fault in emission control
system. The permitted emission
limits may be exceeded. Fuel
economy and vehicle driveability may
be impaired. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Diesel engines: The engine stops and
control indicator Z illuminates if the
fuel level is too low. If the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3
10-7.
Vehicles with electric throttle body
system 3: If the battery has been
disconnected, the system must be
recalibrated upon reconnection of the
battery. Hold ignition key in ON
position for 5 seconds without
running the engine. Control indicator
Z remains illuminated after the
engine is started if the procedure is
not successful.
I Engine oil pressure
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it illuminates during driving; engine
oil pressure may be dangerously low,
interrupting engine lubrication and
resulting in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels:
„Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles,
9 Warning
Allow engine to cool down before
removing coolant filler cap.

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.

5-13Instruments and controls
If it illuminates when the engine is
running; there may be a fault in the
engine electronics: interrupt your
journey and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If regeneration of the diesel particle
filter is not successful or possible (3
5-13 “8 Diesel particle filter 3“), the
control indicator may illuminate and
the vehicle goes into limp home
mode: interrupt your journey and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Further information 3 9-7.
Y Low fuel
If it illuminates during driving; fuel
level is low: fill up fuel tank as soon
as possible.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3 9-8.
Diesel engines: The engine stops and
control indicator Z illuminates if the
fuel level is too low (3 5-11 “Z
Exhaust emissions”). If the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3
10-7.Refuelling 3 9-12, fuel tank capacity
3 12-5.
8 Diesel particle filter 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates during driving, the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning.
As soon as the road and traffic
situation permits it, increase speed to
more than 75 km/h (50 mph) for
approx. 30 minutes. The control
indicator extinguishes as soon as
cleaning is complete.
If regeneration of the diesel particle
filter is not successful or possible (3
5-12 “A Service vehicle soon 3“),
control indicator A may illuminate
and the vehicle goes into limp home
mode: interrupt your journey and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Further information 3 9-7.
O Turn signal lamps
The appropriate control indicator will
flash in green when the turn signal is
on. Rapid flash; failure of a turn signal
bulb or the corresponding fuse.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning lamps are active.
Turn signal lamps 3 6-2, bulb
replacement 3 10-7, fuses 3 10-11.
Warning chimes
While driving:
„when operating the turn signals.
„if driver’s seat belt is not engaged
and vehicle speed exceeds approx.
15 km/h (9 mph).
When the vehicle is parked and
driver’s door is opened:
„with exterior lamps switched on
(and ignition key removed).
„when the key is in the ignition
switch.
Seat belt warning chime 33-7.
Driving hints 3 9-1.

5-14 Instruments and controls
Service interval display 3
In the case of vehicles with fixed
engine oil change and service
intervals, InSP appears in the
odometer display if the ignition is
switched on when servicing is
overdue: have the next service
carried out within one week or
500 km (300 miles). Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
After the service is complete, have
the display reset by a workshop.
Engine oil life monitor 3
Indicates when the engine oil and oil
filter require changing. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an oil change will be indicated
can vary considerably.
When the system has calculated that
oil life has been diminished, control
indicator
I flashes in the instrument
cluster when the engine is running.
Engine oil and oil filter need changing
immediately. Engine power may be decreased. For
the system to work properly, it must
be reset every time the engine oil and
oil filter are changed: seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Trip computer 3
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated
electronically.
To access trip computer vehicle data:
With the ignition switched on, press
the MODE button repeatedly 3 5-6
until instantaneous fuel consumption,
average fuel consumption (AVG.) or
fuel range (RANGE) appears in the
odometer display.

6-2 Lighting
Hazard warning lamps
To operate, press button ¨.
Turn signal lamps
To activate, move lever up or down:
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its rest position. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
Tap signal: briefly move lever to
resistance point. The turn signal then
flashes three times when changing
lanes.
Headlamp high beam
To switch from dipped beam to high
beam, push lever forwards.
To switch back to dipped beam, pull
lever back towards steering wheel.
Control indicator P illuminates in the
instrument cluster when high beam is
on.
Headlamp flash
To activate the headlamp flash, pull
lever towards steering wheel. High
beam is engaged for the duration of
activation. „Driver only and load in
luggage compartment=2
1)Vehicles with automatic transmission
and all diesel engines: set to position 1.
Lever up = Right turn
Lever down = Left turn

8-3 Climate controls
For simultaneous warming of the
footwell, set air distribution rotary
knob to J.
Switch on air conditioning 3 to
improve defrosting efficiency when
position J or V is selected.
Air recirculation mode 3
During ’normal’ operation, the
heating, ventilation and air
conditioning system 3 uses outside
air. To prevent fumes or unpleasant
odours from entering the vehicle
when in stationary traffic and when
rapid heating or cooling of the
passenger compartment is required, press button 4; control indicator in
the button illuminates and air is
recirculated.
Press button 4 again to turn air
recirculation mode off; control
indicator in the button extinguishes
and outside air is drawn into the
vehicle.
Air conditioning system 3
Operational only with engine running
and with the fan switched on:
Control indicator in the button
illuminates when air conditioning is
enabled and extinguishes when the
system is switched off.
Cooling switches off automatically at
low outside temperatures.
Switch off cooling when not required,
in order to save fuel.
9 Warning
Air recirculation mode should only
be used for brief periods, due to
gradual deterioration in air quality
and an increase in humidity,
causing windows to mist up.
Driving with air recirculation mode
on for extended periods may
cause vehicle occupants to feel
drowsy.
Press button n (or A/C) = On
Press button again = Off

8-4Climate controls
Even with air conditioning on, if
temperature rotary knob is set to
warm, the vehicle will still produce
warm air in the passenger
compartment.
To improve efficiency of the air
conditioning, always close the
windows, to prevent chilled air from
escaping.
In very high temperatures, before
starting the engine, allow hot air to
escape from the vehicle by opening
the windows and switching on the
fan.
When the air conditioning system is
switched on, open adjustable side air
vents so that the evaporator does not
ice up due to lack of air movement.
When cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is switched on,
condensation forms, which is
expelled from the underside of the
vehicle.
To ensure continuously efficient
performance and prolong the life of
the air conditioning system, it must be switched on for a few minutes once a
week, irrespective of the weather and
time of year.
Malfunctions in the system must not
be rectified by the owner: seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Maximum cooling
Open windows briefly and switch fan
on so that warm air can escape
rapidly.
„Press button n (or A/C)
(to switch on air conditioning
system).
„Activate air recirculation mode 4.„Set air distribution rotary knob to M.
„Turn temperature rotary knob all
the way to blue area for cooling.
„Set fan to 4.
Air vents
Centre air vents
The air flow can be directed as
desired by tilting the slats up, down
and sideways using the central
adjuster.
The air supply is increased by
switching on the fan.

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