instrument panel OPEL AGILA 2009 User Guide

10-11Vehicle care
Interior lamps
1. Using a suitable screwdriver
covered by a cloth, pry lens away
from roof lining.
2. Remove bulb by pulling straight
out.
3. Insert new bulb, ensuring contact
springs hold the bulb securely.
4. Reinstall lens in roof lining by
pushing it back into original
position.
Instrument illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Electrical system
Fuses
Only install fuses of the specified
rating. Each fuse has its rating written
on it, in addition the fuses are colour
coded.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle: the instrument panel fuse
box is located on the left-hand side of
the vehicle below the instrument
panel and the engine compartment
fuse box is located next to the battery.
It is advisable to carry a full set of
fuses.
Spare fuses can be kept in the engine
compartment fuse box.
When replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.

10-12 Vehicle care
A defective fuse can be recognized
by its melted wire. A new fuse should
only be installed after the cause of the
trouble has been eliminated.
To help in replacing fuses, a fuse
extractor is located in the instrument
panel fuse box and in the engine
compartment fuse box.
Do not use tools that conduct
electricity when changing fuses.Instrument panel fuse box
Located on the left-hand side of the
vehicle, below the instrument panel.
To open the fuse box, push the cover
at both ends and remove.
Do not store any objects behind the
cover.

10-29Vehicle care
Vehicles with manual transmission
can also be towed from the front with
all four wheels on the ground. In this
case, the gearshift lever must be in
neutral with the parking brake
released and the key in ignition
switch position ACC, to permit
release of the steering column lock
before towing.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
attachment anti-clockwise and refit
the cover.Towing another vehicleInterior care
Interior and upholstery
Clean the vehicle interior regularly,
including the instrument panel facia,
using Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. To
remove stains, use a cleaner that is
suitable for both fabrics and vinyl.
Clean seat belts only with lukewarm
water or Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.
Caution
Never tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground, to avoid
causing damage to the automatic
transmission 3.
Caution
The rear lashing eye is designed for
shipping purposes only.
Towing another vehicle from the
rear is not permitted!
Caution
Open Velcro fasteners on clothing
could damage seat upholstery.
Make sure that Velcro fasteners are
closed.

12-2Technical data
For example, if the front axle load is
being fully utilized, the rear axle can
only bear a load that is equal to the
Gross Vehicle Weight minus the front
axle load.
The visible VIN may also be stamped
on a plate and affixed to the
instrument panel on the driver’s side,
visible through the windscreen.
Depending on version, the VIN may
be affixed to the cowl panel in the
engine compartment above the
windscreen washer fluid reservoir,
visible with the bonnet open.Engine number
Engine identifier code and engine
number: stamped on the engine
cylinder block.

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