OPEL AGILA 2009 Owner's Guide

3-5Seats, restraints and interior
To fold rear bench seat 3, pull both
outboard seatback release levers
downwards simultaneously, fold
seatback forwards and down onto
seat cushion.
Do not allow passengers to sit on
folded seatbacks, or place any
unrestrained loads on them.
Restoring rear seatbacks
Raise seatback and push back to its
original position. Ensure seatback
latches into place by pushing top of
seatback and pulling it forwards
again.Pull detached connector latch plate of
centre rear seat belt from roof holder
slot and insert in connector, with the
arrows aligned. Ensure the latch plate
and connector audibly engage.
Release outboard rear seat belts
from their respective belt holders.
Seat belts
Three-point seat belt
The front and rear seats are equipped
with three-point seat belts with
automatic retractors and locking
devices, allowing freedom of body
movement when the vehicle moves at
a constant speed, although the
spring-tensioned belts are always a
snug fit.
The belt has a “vehicle sensitive
retractor” which is designed to lock
during heavy acceleration or
deceleration in any direction.

3-6 Seats, restraints and interior
In the event of an accident, persons
not wearing seat belts endanger their
fellow occupants and themselves.
Control indicator X for driver’s seat
belt reminder 35-9.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time. They are
only suitable for children aged up to
12 years or smaller than 150 cm if
used in conjunction with a child
restraint 3.
Belt force limiters
Load limiters on the front seats
reduce the impact on the seat
occupant’s body from a tensioning
belt, in the event of frontal collisions
or rear impacts of a certain severity.
The belt force is controlled, to reduce
the risk of belt-inflicted injury.
Belt tensioners
The seat belt systems on the front
seats incorporate belt tensioners
housed in the belt buckles and seat
belt retractors.
In the event of frontal collisions or
rear impacts of a certain severity, belt
buckles and seat belt retractors
tighten the seat belts; the shoulder
and lap belts are instantaneously
tightened to fit the occupant’s body
more snugly.The belt tensioners actuate only once
and must be replaced after activation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
„The belt tensioners only actuate
once, indicated by continuous
illumination of control indicator v in
the instrument cluster 35-9.
Deployed belt tensioners must be
replaced. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
„Accessories not released for your
vehicle type and other objects must
not be fixed or placed within the
action zone of the belt tensioners,
as they may result in injury if the
belt tensioners are triggered.
9 Warning
Always wear your seat belt, also
in urban traffic and when you are
a rear seat passenger. It can save
your life!
9 Warning
Improper handling (e.g. removal
or installation) can activate the
belt tensioners.

3-7Seats, restraints and interior
How to wear seat belts
properly
Pull the belt out evenly from the
retractor and guide it over the
shoulder, making certain that it is not
twisted at any point. The belt must not
rest against your neck or arm.
The seatback must not be tilted back
too far (the recommended maximum
tilting angle is approx. 25°).Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
Seat belt buckles are designed such
that latch plates cannot be inserted in
the incorrect buckle.
The lap belt must not be twisted and
must fit snugly across the body.
Tension the belt frequently whilst
driving by tugging the diagonal part of
the belt.The centre rear seat belt position has
a twin buckle arrangement. Engage
the smaller latch plate (1) into the
correct buckle, then pull the belt
across and audibly engage into the
buckle marked CENTER (2).
Control indicator X for driver’s seat
belt reminder 3 5-9.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against
hard or fragile objects in the
pockets of your clothing. Do not
place any objects (e.g. handbags)
between the belt and your body.

3-8 Seats, restraints and interior
Seat belt height adjustment
Height adjustment of front seat belt
upper anchorage points.
„Do not adjust height whilst driving.
„Pull out lock knob and slide
adjuster up or down to desired
position.
„Ensure sliding height adjuster
latches into position.
Removing the belt
To remove the belt, press the red
release button on the belt buckle; the
belt will retract automatically.
Guide the belt as it retracts, to
prevent personal injury and damage
to interior surfaces.
Seat belt use during
pregnancy
Seat belt care
Periodically inspect all parts of the
belt system for damage and to make
sure they are functioning properly.
Have damaged parts replaced. After
an accident, belts and triggered belt
tensioners must be replaced by new
ones.
Do not perform any alterations on the
belts, their anchorages, the automatic
retractors or the belt buckles.
Make sure that belts are not
damaged or trapped by sharp-edged
objects.
9 Warning
On pregnant women in particular,
the lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
in order to prevent pressure on
the abdomen.

3-9Seats, restraints and interior
Child restraints
Child restraint systems 3
When a child restraint system is
being used, pay attention to the
following usage and installation
instructions and also those supplied
with the child restraint system.
The country in which you are driving
could require the use of child restraint
systems at specific seats. Follow all
local and national regulations.Selecting the right system
Your child should be transported
facing rearwards in the vehicle for as
long as possible. It is appropriate to
change the system when the child’s
head can no longer be properly
supported at eye height. The child’s
cervical vertebrae are still very weak
and in an accident they suffer less
stress in the semi-prone rearward
position than when sitting upright.
„Children under 12 years or under
150 cm tall should only travel in an
appropriate child safety seat.
„Never carry a child whilst travelling
in the vehicle. The child will
become too heavy to hold in the
event of a collision.
„When transporting children, use a
child restraint system that is
suitable for the child's weight, age
and height.
„Ensure that the child restraint
system to be installed is compatible
with the vehicle type.
„Ensure that the mounting location
of the child restraint system within
the vehicle is correct.„Only allow children to enter and exit
the vehicle at the side facing away
from the traffic.
„When the child restraint system is
not in use, secure the seat with a
seat belt or remove it from the
vehicle.
„A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
„Opel produce a range of child
restraint systems. We recommend
you consult an Opel Service
Partner.
9 Warning
When using a child restraint
system on the front passenger’s
seat, the airbag systems for the
front passenger’s seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering
of the airbags poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-
facing child restraint systems are
used on the front passenger’s
seat.

3-10 Seats, restraints and interior
Child restraint installation locations
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
U = Suitable for ’universal’ category child restraints, attached with the vehicle seat belt, approved for use in this mass group. Mass group Front passenger’s seat Outboard rear
seatsCentre rear seat
airbags
activatedairbags
deactivated
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months X U
1)
1)Only if front passenger’s seat airbag systems are deactivated 3 3 3-17.
Seat height 3 must be in its uppermost position 3 3-3.
Group 0 and 0+: Front passenger’s seat must be in its rearmost position 3 3-2.
Group I: When attaching child restraints by means of three-point seat belts, seat belt must run forwards from the anchorage point 3 3-8.
U2)
2)Seat location with ISOFIX mountings available 3 3-11.
X
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 18 months X U
1) U2)X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 1 to 4 years X U
1) U2)X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years X X U X
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years X X U X

3-11Seats, restraints and interior
ISOFIX child restraint
systems 3
Lower ISOFIX mountings
The ISOFIX mountings located
between the seatback and seat
cushion are used for mounting
ISOFIX child restraint systems on the
outboard rear seats.
The instructions accompanying the
ISOFIX child restraint system are to
be expressly followed.
Only ISOFIX child restraint systems
approved for the vehicle may be
used.
Top-Tether child restraint
mountings
The Top-Tether mountings located
on the rear of the seatbacks are
designed to hold child restraints
which come equipped with a top-
tether mounting strap only.
Please be sure to follow the
instructions provided with the child
restraint system.
ISOFIX child restraint classes
The ISOFIX size class is shown on a
label attached to the child restraint
system.
A = Forward-facing child
restraint for children of
maximum size in the weight
class 9 to 18 kg.
B = Forward-facing child
restraint for smaller children
in the weight class 9 to
18 kg.
B1 = Forward-facing child
restraint for smaller children
in the weight class 9 to
18 kg.
C = Rear-facing child restraint
for children of maximum
size in the weight class up
to 13 kg.
D = Rear-facing child restraint
for smaller children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.
E = Rear-facing child restraint
for young children in the
weight class up to 13 kg.

3-12 Seats, restraints and interior
Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the ‘specific-vehicle’, ‘restricted’ or ‘semi-universal’ categories. The
ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group.
- = No ISOFIX mounting locations available at this location.Mass group ISOFIX size
classFixture Front
passenger’s seatOutboard rear
seatsCentre rear
seat
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months E ISO/R1 - IL -
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 18 months E ISO/R1 - IL -
DISO/R2 - IL -
CISO/R3 - IL -
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 1 to 4 years D ISO/R2 - IL -
CISO/R3 - IL -
B ISO/F2 - IL, IUF
1)
1)Head restraint must be in its uppermost locking position or removed and stowed securely in luggage compartment.
-
B1 ISO/F2X - IL, IUF
2)
2)Head restraint must be removed and stowed securely in luggage compartment.
-
A ISO/F3 - IL, IUF
1)-

3-13Seats, restraints and interior
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of several
individual systems.
When triggered, the driver’s and front
passenger’s airbags inflate to form
safety cushions for the driver and
front passenger.
When triggered, the side airbag
inflates to form a safety cushion for
the driver and/or front passenger in
the respective door area.
When triggered, the curtain airbag
inflates to provide a safety barrier in
the head area on the respective side
of the vehicle.
No impairment of view will occur, as
airbags inflate and deflate so quickly
that they are often not noticed in an
accident.„The airbag system and belt
tensioner control electronics can be
found in the centre console area. In
order to avoid malfunctions, do not
store magnetic objects in this area.
„Do not stick or place anything on
the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seatbacks in the vicinity
of the airbags and seat areas or
cover them with other materials.
„Each airbag can be triggered only
once. Once triggered, an airbag
must be replaced immediately.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
„Do not perform any modifications to
the components of the airbag
system, as this will render the
vehicle unroadworthy.
„We recommend having the
steering wheel, the instrument
panel, all panelling parts, the door
seals, handles and the front seats
removed by a workshop.
Control indicator for airbag systems
35-9.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system is identified
by the words AIRBAG and SRS
AIRBAG on the steering wheel and
above the glove box respectively.
9 Warning
The systems can be triggered
abruptly and cause injury if they
are handled improperly.

3-14 Seats, restraints and interior
The front airbag system will be
triggered depending on the severity
of the accident, and within the range
shown in the illustration.
The ignition must be switched on.When triggered, the airbags inflate in
milliseconds. Forward movement of
the driver and front passenger is
checked and the risk of injuries to the
upper body and head are thereby
substantially reduced.9 Warning
The front airbag system provides
optimum protection when the
seat, seat belt, seatback and
head restraint are correctly
adjusted as described 33-1 to
3-5.
Do not place objects, children or
pets in the area in which the
airbags inflate.