lock OPEL AGILA 2009 Owner's Guide

10-13Vehicle care
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Engine compartment fuse
box
Petrol engines
The fuse box is located next to the
battery in the engine compartment.
To open, disengage cover and tilt
upwards. No. Circuit
1-
2Ignition coils
3Reversing lamp
4Instrument cluster
5Accessory socket, cigarette
lighter, power exterior mirror
6Infotainment system
7Power window
8Wipers/washer
9Power steering
10Airbag system
11ABS, ESP
12Tail lamp
13-
14Door lock
15Diesel engine
16Starter motor
17-
18Heater fan
19Rear fog lamp
20Infotainment system
21Heated rear window
22Horn, hazard warning
23Manual transmission
24Power windows No. Circuit
9 Danger
Switch off ignition before opening
the engine compartment fuse
box.

10-17Vehicle care
Tyre condition
Drive over edges slowly and at a right
angle if possible. When parking,
ensure that the tyres are not pressed
against the edge of the kerb.
Check tyres regularly for damage
(foreign bodies, punctures, cuts,
cracks, bulges in sidewalls). Check
wheels for damage. In the event of
damage or abnormal wear, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Different tyre and wheel
types
If tyres of a different size to those
fitted at the factory are used (this
includes winter tyres), the electronic speedometer may possibly need to
be reprogrammed, to ensure that the
speed displayed is correct.
Wheel covers 3
Wheel covers and tyres that are
approved for the vehicle and comply
with all of the relevant wheel and tyre
combination requirements must be
used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used
are not approved, make sure that the
tyres do not have a beaded edge.
Remove wheel covers before fitting
tyre chains, to avoid damaging the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains 3
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
drive wheels (front axle). They must
be fitted to the tyres symmetrically in
order to achieve a concentric fit.
Use fine mesh chains that add no
more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including
chain lock).
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds of up to 50 km/h (30 mph) or
up to the tyre chain manufacturer’s
recommended maximum speed,
whichever is lower.
9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading
to tread separation and even to
tyre blow-out at high speeds.
Caution
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and render
the vehicle unroadworthy.

10-22 Vehicle care
Wheel changing
In order to reduce the chance of
possible injuries, make the following
preparations and note the procedure:
„Park on a level, firm and non-
slippery surface.
„Switch on hazard warning lamps
and apply parking brake. Engage
reverse gear (automatic
transmission 3 in P).
„Take the spare wheel from under
the luggage compartment floor
cover 3 10-24.
„Before raising the vehicle, turn front
wheels to straight-ahead position.
„Never change more than one
wheel at a time.
„Block wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed, by
placing wedge blocks or equivalent
in front and behind the wheel.
„Use jack only when changing
wheels.
„If the ground on which the vehicle is
parked is soft, a solid board (max.
1 cm thick) should be placed under the jack. Using a thicker board
could lead to damage of the jack
and the vehicle.
„Do not raise the vehicle more than
is necessary to change a wheel.
„No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
„Never start or run the engine or
crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
„Before screwing on the wheel bolts
when changing a wheel, apply a
light coating of grease to the cone
of each wheel bolt.
1. Prise off the wheel cover 3.
2. Slacken the wheel bolts by one
turn each using the wheel bolt
wrench, putting the wrench on
as far as possible.
3. The location of front and rear
jacking bars may be indicated
by notches on the bottom edge
of the vehicle, under the doors.

10-23Vehicle care
4. Attach the jack handle to the
wheel bolt wrench (as shown in
illustration) and insert hook end
of jack handle through jack eye.
Before positioning the jack, set it
to the necessary height by
rotating the jack handle
clockwise using the attached
wheel bolt wrench.5. Position jack at the front or rear
jacking point located nearest to
the wheel concerned so that the
jack claw spans the vertical
base. Make sure it is properly
positioned, ensuring the jacking
bar fits securely into the jack
head groove.
The jack base must be on the
ground directly below the jacking
point in a manner that prevents it
from slipping.6. Rotate jack handle clockwise
using the attached wheel bolt
wrench to raise vehicle.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel
is just clear of the ground.
7. Unscrew wheel bolts completely
by turning anti-clockwise and
wipe clean with a cloth.
Put wheel bolts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.

10-24 Vehicle care
Temporary spare wheel
The temporary spare wheel is
designed for use on your vehicle only.
Do not attempt to use the spare tyre
on a different wheel, or use a different
tyre on the spare wheel, as they will
not fit.
Ensure the temporary spare wheel is
inflated to the correct tyre pressure 3
12-8.The temporary spare wheel is located
in the luggage compartment and is
secured with a screw-in retainer.
To access the spare wheel, open
tailgate and pull up luggage
compartment floor carpet using the
central strap located near the tailgate
latch and hang the string on the hook
provided 3 4-4.
If equipped, remove the under floor
storage compartment 3 from the
luggage compartment by pulling it up
by the handle located near the
tailgate latch, to access the spare
wheel 3 4-4. 8. Remove wheel and install
spare wheel.
9. Screw on wheel bolts and
tighten slightly by hand until
wheel is held against the hub.
10. Apply a light coating of grease
to the cone of each wheel bolt.
Do not grease the threads.
11. Rotate jack handle anti-
clockwise using the attached
wheel bolt wrench to lower
vehicle to the ground.
12. Tighten wheel bolts to the
correct torque (85 Nm) in a
cross wise sequence, putting
the wheel bolt wrench on as far
as possible.
13. Stow replaced wheel in
luggage compartment.
14. Stow the warning triangle 3
and jacking equipment 3 4-5,
10-25.

10-25Vehicle care
Remove the retainer by rotating it
anti-clockwise, and remove spare
wheel from the spare wheel well.
General information
If you use winter tyres 3, the spare
wheel may still be fitted with a
summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre, the
vehicle's driveability may be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Obtain a replacement for the faulty
tyre as soon as possible, and have
the wheel balanced and fitted to the
vehicle.
„Using a temporary spare wheel
may change the driving behaviour
of the vehicle, particularly if using
winter tyres3. Replace defective
tyre as quickly as possible, balance
wheel and fit to vehicle.
„Fit only one temporary spare
wheel.
„Do not drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
„Take curves slowly.„Do not use the temporary spare
wheel for a lengthy period.
„Replace temporary spare wheel
with full specification wheel without
delay.
„When temporary spare wheel is
fitted, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The temporary spare
wheel may get caught on the rails,
causing damage to the tyre, wheel
and other vehicle parts.
„Tyre chains are not permitted on
the temporary spare wheel.
„If tyre chains are necessary after a
front wheel puncture, fit the
temporary spare wheel to the rear
and a rear wheel to the front. Check
tyre pressure and adjust if
necessary 3 12-8.Tools
To access the jack, vehicle tools and
tyre repair kit 3 (3 10-18), open
tailgate and pull up luggage
compartment floor carpet using the
central strap located near the tailgate
latch and hang the string on the hook
provided 3 4-4.
The jack and vehicle tools are located
below the spare wheel.
If equipped, remove the under floor
storage compartment 3 from the
luggage compartment by pulling it up
by the handle located near the
tailgate latch 3 4-4.

10-26 Vehicle care
Rotate jack shaft anti-clockwise and
remove jack from storage bracket.
To stow the jack after use, place it in
its storage bracket and turn jack shaft
clockwise until jack is held securely in
place.Jump starting 3
Do not start with quick charger, to
prevent damage to electronic
components.
Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
„A discharged battery can freeze at
temperatures of 0 °C. Defrost the
battery in a warm room before
connecting the jump leads.
„Do not allow battery fluid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event of
direct contact.„Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
„Use auxiliary battery with same
voltage (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah)
must not be considerably less than
that of the discharged battery.
Voltage and capacity information
can be found on the batteries.
„Use jump leads with insulated
terminals and a width of at least
16 mm
2 (25 mm2 for diesel
engines).
„Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
„Switch off all unnecessary
electrical consumers. Infotainment
system may be damaged if
switched on while jump starting.
„Do not lean over the battery during
jump starting procedure.
„Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
„The vehicles should not touch while
jump starting.
„Apply parking brake.
9 Warning
This must be done with extreme
care. Any deviation from the
following instructions could lead
to personal injury or damage
resulting from battery explosion,
as well as to damage to the
electrical systems in both
vehicles.

10-27Vehicle care
„Manual transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission 3 in P.
Connect the leads in the order shown
in the illustration:
1. Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive terminal 1 of the
battery providing the jump start
(identified by “+” sign on battery
case or terminal).
2. Connect the other end of the first
jump lead to the positive terminal 2
of the discharged battery (“+” sign). 3. Connect one end of the second
jump lead to the negative terminal 3
of the battery providing the jump
start (identified by "-" sign on
battery case or terminal).
4. Connect the other end of the
second jump lead 4 to ground on
the vehicle with the discharged
battery, e.g. on the engine block.
„Do not connect leads to negative
terminal of discharged battery.
„The last connection point should be
as far away from the discharged
battery as possible.
„Route leads so they cannot catch
on rotating parts in engine
compartment.
„Start the engine of the vehicle
providing the jump start.„After 5 minutes, start the other
engine. Start attempts should be
made at intervals of 1 minute and
should not last longer than
15 seconds.
„After starting, allow both engines to
idle for approx. 3 minutes with
leads connected.
„In order to avoid excess voltage in
the electrical system, before
removing a lead, switch on an
electrical consumer (e.g. lamps,
heated rear window) in the vehicle
receiving the jump start.
„Operate discharged vehicle for
approx. 20 minutes to allow for
recharging.
„Reverse above sequence exactly
when removing leads.
9 Warning
Care must be taken to ensure that
the leads do not inadvertently
contact metal surfaces within the
compartment area.

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.