light OPEL AGILA 2009 User Guide

5-1Instruments and controls
Instruments and
controlsSteering wheel adjustment
To adjust steering wheel 3, pull lever
forwards, adjust height, push lever
back and engage.
Adjust steering wheel only with
vehicle stationary and steering
column lock released.
Push the lever firmly backwards to
ensure that the steering wheel is
locked in position.
Steering wheel mounted
remote control 3
The functions of the Infotainment
system can be operated with the
buttons on the steering wheel.
Further information 3 7-2. Horn j .................................... 5-2
Windscreen wipers................ 5-2
Windscreen washer system .. 5-3
Rear window wiper/washer ... 5-3
Clock ..................................... 5-3
Outside temperature 3 .......... 5-4
Power outlets ........................ 5-4
Cigarette lighter ) 3 ............... 5-5
Ashtrays 3 ............................. 5-5
Warning lights, gauges and
indicators ............................ 5-5
Transmission display 3 ......... 5-7
Control indicators .................. 5-8
Warning chimes .................... 5-13
Service interval display 3 ...... 5-14
Engine oil life monitor 3......... 5-14
Trip computer 3 ..................... 5-14

5-5Instruments and controls
Cigarette lighter ) 3
With ignition switch in positions ACC
or ON, push the cigarette lighter in all
the way and release it.
Heating up ceases once element is
glowing; cigarette lighter pops up
automatically. Withdraw lighter.
Ashtrays 3
Portable ashtrayThe portable ashtray can be fitted in
the front or rear cup holder in the
centre console.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates the vehicle speed.
9 Warning
To be used only for ash and not
for combustible rubbish.

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)

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

6-3Lighting
Front fog lamps > 3
The front fog lamps can only be
switched on when the ignition is on
and the light switch is in position 8
or P.
Follow the regulations of the country
in which you are driving when using
front fog lamps.
Rear fog lamp r
The rear fog lamp can only be
switched on when the ignition is on
and the light switch is in position P.
.
Reversing lamps
Illuminate when reverse gear is
engaged and ignition is switched on.
Headlamps when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical dipped beam
increases the field of vision on the
near side of the lane.
When driving in countries which drive
on the opposite side of the road, this
causes glare for oncoming traffic.
To avoid glare, the headlamp pattern
should be adjusted to the horizontal
position.
Have the headlamps adjusted by a
workshop.
On =
Press button >; control
indicator illuminates in
button.
Off = Press button > again;
control indicator
extinguishes in button.
On =
Turn adjustment band
tor; control indicatorr
illuminates in instrument
cluster.
Off = Turn adjustment band
to OFF; control indicator
r extinguishes.

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.

9-2Driving and operating
To release the steering column lock,
turn ignition key to position ACC and
rotate steering wheel slightly.
Before starting-off, check:
„Tyre pressures and condition.
„Engine oil level and fluid levels in
engine compartment 3 10-3.
„All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and license plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
„Objects are securely located and
will not be thrown forward in the
event of sudden braking.
„Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
„All gauges and control indicators.
„Brake operation.
Starting the engine
With manual transmission in neutral,
depress clutch and foot brake,
(automatic transmission 3 in P or N),
do not accelerate.
Petrol engines: Turn key to START
and release it.
Diesel engines: Turn key to ON,
when preheating control indicator N
extinguishes, turn key to START and
release it.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
Key returns automatically to ON
position when released.Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
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
transmission 3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels away from kerb if
parked on an uphill slope.

9-5 Driving and operating
Stopping the vehicle
Engage parking brake and move
selector lever to position P. It will not
be possible to turn the ignition key to
the LOCK position unless the selector
lever is in positionP.
Rocking the vehicle
If it becomes necessary to rock the
vehicle to free it from water, ice, sand,
mud, snow or a dip, observe the
following:
Move the selector lever between R
and a forward gear in a repeat pattern
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal when the vehicle is
in gear.
Do not spin the wheels or race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.
Manoeuvring the vehicle
To manoeuvre the vehicle back and
forth during attempts to park or in
garage entrances, the creeping
movement can be utilized by
releasing the foot brake.
Never actuate the accelerator and
brake pedals simultaneously.
Fault
If there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, control
indicator
s flashes. The transmission
no longer shifts automatically.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
rectify the cause of the fault.
Interruption of power supply
If the vehicle battery is flat, the
selector lever cannot be moved out of
position P.
Start the vehicle using jump leads 3
10-26.

9-9 Driving and operating
Brakes
Foot brake
The brake system comprises two
separate brake circuits.
If one brake circuit should fail, the
vehicle can still be braked with the
second remaining circuit.
If this happens, the brake pedal must
be fully depressed with greater pedal
pressure. The distance required for
braking will be greater. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
In order to utilise the full pedal travel,
particularly in the event of a brake
circuit fault, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals 3 9-1.
With the engine stopped, the brake
servo assistance is discontinued after
the brake pedal has been depressed
once or twice. The braking effect is
not reduced, but increased foot
pressure will be necessary. Take
extra care if the vehicle is being
towed.
Brake system control indicator 3 5-9.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) u
The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking during heavy braking.
It starts to regulate braking pressure
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency
to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during heavy braking,
e.g. on bends or when swerving to
avoid an obstacle. Even in the case of
extreme braking, ABS makes it
possible to drive round obstacles
without releasing the foot brake.
ABS control indicator 3 5-9.
Fault
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
Always apply the parking brake firmly
without actuating the release button.
Apply as fully as possible on uphill or
downhill inclines.
To release the parking brake, press
and hold the button, pull the lever up
slightly and lower lever while holding
the button in.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Brake system control indicator 3 5-9.
Caution
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may lock during heavy
braking. This may cause the vehicle
to swerve.

9-13 Driving and operating
The tank flap is opened by pulling up
the release lever located on the
outboard side of the driver’s seat.The fuel filler neck is located on the
left rear side of the vehicle.
To open fuel filler cap: turn it anti-
clockwise.
Fuel consumption,
CO
2emissions
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed
by 2004/3/EG) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
The directive is oriented to actual
driving practices: Urban driving is
rated at approx.
1/3 and extra-urban
driving with approx. 2/3 (urban and
extra-urban consumption). Cold
starts and acceleration phases are
also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
2 emission is
also a constituent of the directive.The figures given must not be taken
as a guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
All values are based on the EU base
model with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption
as specified by directive 2004/3/EG
takes account of the vehicle’s kerb
weight, ascertained in accordance
with these regulations. Optional
extras may result in slightly higher
fuel consumption and CO
2emission
levels than those quoted.
Fuel consumption, CO
2emissions
312-4.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.