steering OPEL AGILA 2009 Owner's Manual

10-15Vehicle care
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Wheels
Tyres
Factory-fitted tyres are matched to
the chassis and offer optimum driving
comfort and safety.
Winter tyres 3
Tyres of size 165/70 R 14 and
185/60 R 15 may be used as winter
tyres.
Winter tyres improve safety at
temperatures below 7
°C and should
therefore be fitted on all the wheels.
Depending on national regulations, a
notice indicating the maximum
permissible speed for the tyres must
be affixed within the driver's field of
vision.
The maximum permissible speed
varies from country to country on
account of national regulations.
Ensure that winter tyres are inflated
to the correct pressure specified by
the tyre manufacturer. No. Circuit
1Starter motor
2Air conditioning compressor
3Fuel pump
4Fuel injection
5Heater fan
6Radiator fan
7Power steering control
module
8ABS, ESP
9ABS, ESP
10Brake lamp switch
11Headlamp (right)
12Headlamp (left)
13Front fog lamps
14Ignition switch
15Ignition switch, power
windows, wipers, starter No. Circuit

10-18 Vehicle care
Tyre chains must not be used on the
temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit 3
Minor damage to the tyre tread can
be temporarily repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres. Damaged areas bigger
than 4 mm and damage at the tyre
rim cannot be repaired using the tyre
repair kit.
Never use the liquid sealant on more
than one tyre at a time.The tyre repair kit is stowed beneath
the floor carpet in the luggage
compartment 3 4-4.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
1. If you have a flat tyre: Shake
sealant bottle, remove cap and
screw filler hose on to bottle, to
pierce inner cap.

10-28 Vehicle care
Towing
Towing the vehicle
Towing from the front is permissible
in emergency situations only.
For fixing of the front towing eye,
remove the towing eye socket cover
by pressing the lower part of the
cover.
The towing eye attachment is stored
below the spare wheel in the luggage
compartment 3 10-25.Screw in towing eye attachment
clockwise until it is firmly in place. If
necessary, use jack handle to tighten.
Attach a tow rope 3 - or better still a
tow rod 3 - to the front towing eye.
The front towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering
the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition (3 9-1) to
release the steering column lock and
to permit operation of the brake
lamps and windscreen wipers.
Manual transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in N.More brake pedal pressure is
necessary when braking since the
brake servo unit is operative only
when the engine is running.
Considerably greater steering force is
necessary since this unit is operative
only when the engine is running.
To prevent entry of exhaust fumes
from towing vehicle, switch on air
recirculation mode (3 8-3) and close
the windows.
Do not tow the vehicle with a tow
rope3 or tow rod 3 for extended
periods, to avoid causing damage to
the vehicle. Only tow in this manner
on hard-surfaced roads.
Vehicles with manual or automatic
transmission3 can be towed from
the front, provided the front axle is
raised off the ground and the parking
brake is released.
Caution
Drive slowly and avoid jerky
movements. Impermissible tractive
forces could damage the vehicles.

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.

10-32 Vehicle care
On vehicles which are washed
frequently in automatic car washes
with underbody washing facility, the
protective wax coating may be
impaired by dirt-dissolving additives.
Check the underbody after washing
and have it waxed if necessary.
Before the start of the cold weather
season, check the PVC coating and
protective wax coating and, if
necessary, have them restored to
perfect condition.
The underbody should be washed
following the end of the cold weather
season to remove any dirt adhering to
the underbody since this may also
contain salt. Check protective wax
coating and, if necessary, have it
restored to perfect condition.
Engine compartment
Areas of the engine compartment that
are painted in the same colour as the
vehicle must be looked after like any
other painted surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter
and preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and fluid reservoirs with
plastic sheets before washing the
engine.
When washing the engine with a
steam-jet cleaner, do not direct the
steam-jet at components of the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), the air
conditioning system 3 or the belt
drive and its components.
Protective wax that has been applied
is also removed during the engine
wash. For this reason, have the
engine, brake system components in
the engine compartment, axle
components with steering, body parts
and cavities thoroughly preserved
with protective wax after the wash.
An engine wash can be performed in
the spring in order to remove dirt that
has adhered to the engine
compartment, which may also have a
high salt content. Check protective
wax layer and make good if
necessary.

11-4 Service and maintenance
⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
o⊕Automatic transmission fluid level: check correct x x x
Fluid hose: inspectx
Fluid: change every 165,000 km/110,000 miles
Engine, transmission, A/C compressor: check for leaks x x x x x x
oBrake drum: remove, clean, visual check x
Steering system boots, track rods, final drive: visual check x x
Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check x x x
⊕Brake and clutch fluid: change every 2 years
Wheel fastening: loosen and tighten to torque
Tyre condition and pressures: check, correctxxxxxx
First aid kit: visual check every 2 years
Headlamp aiming: check, adjust x x x
Door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, lock striker, bonnet catch, tailgate
hinges and check links: lubricate xxx
Test drive, final check
Service interval display and oil life monitor: reset - if applicablexxxxxx
1)Whichever occurs first.

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

13-4Index
Interior lamps ............................. 6-4
Bulb replacement ................ 10-11
Interior mirror
............................. 2-9
Interior stowage
......................... 4-1
Interruption of power supply ....... 9-5
Selector lever lock
.................. 9-5
ISOFIX
............................3-11, 3-12
J
Jack
........................................ 10-25
K
Key
............................................. 2-1
Locking doors
......................... 2-3
Removing
............................. 5-13
Replacement .......................... 2-1
Starting
............................9-1, 9-2
Steering column lock
.............. 9-1
Kickdown .................................... 9-4
L
Lashing eyes
.............................. 4-3
Leather trim ............................ 10-29
License plate lamps
Bulb replacement
.................. 10-9
Light switch ................................ 6-1
Lighting
...................................... 6-1
Driving abroad
........................ 6-3
Loading .............................4-3, 12-7
Locking doors
............................. 2-3
Locking from the inside
.............. 2-4
Locks ...................................... 10-30Luggage compartment
............... 2-5
Bulb replacement .................. 10-9
Cover
...................................... 4-5
Lighting
................................... 6-4
Loading ..........................4-3, 12-7
Under floor storage
................. 4-4
M
Main beam, see high beam
........ 6-2
Maintenance
............................ 11-1
Air conditioning
....................... 8-4
Antifreeze protection ............. 10-4
Brake fluid
............................. 10-6
Brakes
.................................... 9-9
Engine oil .............................. 10-3
Infotainment system
............. 7-10
Tyre pressure
..................... 10-16
Tyres ................................... 10-17
Windscreen wipers
............... 10-5
Manual transmission
.................. 9-6
Mirrors ......................... 2-8, 2-9, 8-5
Misted windows
.......................... 8-2
Mobile telephones
.................... 7-10
Muffler, see Exhaust system ...... 9-8
N
Neutral
................................9-4, 9-6
O
Octane numbers
...................... 12-3
Odometer
................................... 5-6
Display brightness .................. 5-6Oil
................................... 10-3, 11-6
Additives ...............................11-6
Topping up
.................. 10-3, 11-6
Viscosity
................................11-6
Oil level and consumption ........10-3
Oil life monitor
..........................5-14
Oil pressure
..............................5-11
Outside temperature ..................5-4
P
Paintwork damage
.................10-31
Parking .......................................9-2
Parking brake
.............................9-9
Parking lamps
Bulb replacement
..................10-8
Payload
....................................12-7
Pedals
........................................9-1
Performance .............................12-4
Petrol
.............................. 9-12, 12-3
Pollen filter
.................................8-6
Power mirrors .............................2-8
Power outlet
...............................5-4
Power steering
.........................5-10
Power windows ........................2-10
Child safety system
...............2-11
Preheating
........................ 5-11, 9-2
R
Radio
..........................................7-6
Radio equipment (CB)
..............7-10
Radio remote control

13-5 Index
Central locking system .... 2-1, 2-3
RDS (Radio Data System) ......... 7-7
Rear fog lamp
............................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear seats
................................. 3-3
Folding seatbacks .................. 3-3
Restoring rear seatbacks
....... 3-5
Rear window
washer system
.................. 5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............ 10-5
Capacities
............................ 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir .......... 10-5
Rear window wiper
........... 5-3, 10-6
Refuelling
................................. 9-12
Fuel filler cap ........................ 9-12
Remote control
Central locking system
.... 2-1, 2-3
Replacement keys ..................... 2-1
Reversing lamps
........................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Ride control systems ............... 9-10
Roof rack
............................ 4-4, 4-6
Running-in
................................. 9-1
Brakes .................................... 9-9
S
Safeguard against
unauthorised use
................ 7-3, 9-1Safety
...................................... 10-1
Safety accessories ............. 3-9, 4-5
Safety locks
............................... 2-4
Seat adjustment
......................... 3-2
Seat belt reminder ..................... 5-9
Seat belts
........................ 3-5, 10-29
Driver’s seat belt reminder
3-7, 5-9
Height adjustment .................. 3-8
Seat height adjustment
.............. 3-3
Seat position
.............................. 3-2
Seats ......................................... 3-2
Adjustment
............................. 3-2
Selector lever
............................. 9-4
Self-help
Automatic transmission
.......... 9-5
Remote control
....................... 2-2
Service ..................................... 11-1
Service interval display
............ 5-14
Service intervals
............. 11-1, 11-2
Additional operations ............ 11-5
Interim service
...................... 11-1
Main service
......................... 11-1
Severe operating conditions .11-5
Side airbags
............................. 3-15
Sidemarker lamps
Bulb replacement
............... 10-10
Spare keys
................................. 2-1
Spare wheel
........................... 10-24
Speedometer ............................. 5-5Starting the engine
.................... 9-2
Steam-jet cleaners ...... 10-30, 10-31
Steering column lock
................. 9-1
Steering wheel adjustment
........ 5-1
Steering wheel
remote control
..................... 5-1, 7-2
Storage compartments
.............. 4-1
Sun visors ................................ 2-11
Sunglasses storage
compartment
.............................. 4-3
T
Tachometer
............................... 5-6
Tail lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Tailgate
...................................... 2-5
Tank
Fuel gauge
............................. 5-7
Technical data
......................... 12-1
Telephone, see
Mobile telephones
................... 7-10
Temperature
.............................. 8-1
Temporary spare wheel
......... 10-24
The first 1000 km ....................... 9-1
Tightening torque
................... 10-24
Tools
...................................... 10-25
Top-Tether ............................... 3-11
Towing
........................ 10-28, 10-29
Traction Control Support
System (TCSS)
........................ 9-11