OPEL AGILA 2009 Service Manual

3-15Seats, restraints and interior
Side airbag system 3
The side airbags are identified by the
words SRS AIRBAG on the outboard
side of the front seatbacks and on the
B-pillar.The side 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.9 Warning
The three-point seat belt must
always be correctly fitted 33-5.
The front airbag system serves to
supplement the three-point seat
belts.

3-16 Seats, restraints and interior
When triggered, the airbags inflate in
milliseconds. The risk of injury to the
upper body and pelvis in the event of
a side impact is thereby substantially
reduced.
Note
Only install seat covers to the front
seats that have been approved for
your vehicle with side airbags.
Curtain airbag system 3
The curtain airbag system is
identified by the words SRS AIRBAG
on the roof frame.The curtain 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.
9 Warning
Do not place objects or parts of
your body in the area in which the
airbag inflates.

3-17Seats, restraints and interior
When triggered, the airbags inflate in
milliseconds. The risk of injury to the
head in the event of a side impact is
substantially reduced.
Passenger airbag
deactivation switch 3
The front and side airbags for the
front passenger’s seat must be
deactivated if a child restraint
system3 is to be fitted on the front
passenger’s seat. The curtain airbag
system3, the belt tensioners and all
driver’s airbag systems remain active
when the front passenger’s airbag
systems are deactivated. The front
passenger’s airbag systems are
active in the as-delivered condition.
The deactivation switch is located on
the side of the instrument panel on
the front passenger’s side of the
vehicle.
Control indicator* illuminates in the
instrument panel when the front and
side airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat have been
deactivated.
The setting selected remains stored
when the ignition is switched on.
Deactivation
With the vehicle stationary and the
ignition switched off:
„Insert ignition key in airbag
deactivation switch and turn to the
OFF position.
9 Warning
Do not place any objects between
the airbag systems and the
vehicle occupants.
Only use hooks on the handles in
the roof to hang light articles of
clothing or coat hangers. Do not
place objects in the pockets of the
hanging items.

3-18 Seats, restraints and interior
„Switch on ignition; control
indicator*
flashes in the
instrument panel then remains
illuminated, to display the current
status.
Airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat are deactivated.
Activation
The airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat must be activated
when the child restraint system has
been removed and the seat is
occupied.Activate the airbag systems with the
vehicle stationary and the ignition
switched off:
„Insert ignition key in airbag
deactivation switch and turn to the
ON position.
„Switch on ignition; control
indicator*
flashes in the
instrument panel then
extinguishes, to display the current
status.
Airbag systems for the front
passenger’s seat are reactivated.

4-1Storage compartments
Storage
compartmentsInterior stowage
Glove box
To open, pull handle.
To close, push lid until it latches into
position.
Cup holders
Located in the front and rear of the
centre console between the front
seats. Interior stowage .................... 4-1
Luggage compartment .......... 4-3
Roof rack system 3 ............... 4-6

4-2 Storage compartments
The front and rear cup holders are a
fixed size.
Instrument panel storage
The instrument panel upper tray is
located above the centre air vents.
To open, lift front edge of lid.
To close, push lid down until it latches
into position.The front passenger’s tray is located
above the glove box, for storing
maps, newspapers etc.
9 Warning
Do not place glasses, CDs, CD
cases or flammable items, e.g.
cigarette lighter, in the instrument
panel upper tray when parked in
direct sunlight or in hot weather,
as the tray can become very hot.

4-3Storage compartments
Sunglasses storage
compartment 3
To open, pull cover down.
To close, push cover back up.
Luggage compartment
Notes on loading the vehicle
„Heavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed as
far forward as possible. If objects
are to be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
„Secure heavy objects in luggage
compartment using lashing eyes 3.
If heavy loads slip when the vehicle
is braked heavily or driven around a
bend, handling of the vehicle may
change.„No objects should be placed on the
luggage compartment cover or the
instrument panel.
„Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the rear
seatbacks, or if the rear seatbacks
have been folded down, above the
upper edge of the front seatbacks.
„Loads must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gearshift lever or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
„Bulky objects should not be
transported with the tailgate open
or ajar, otherwise poisonous
exhaust fumes may enter the
vehicle.
„The payload is the difference
between the permissible Gross
Vehicle Weight (vehicle
identification plate 312-1) and the
EC kerb weight.
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight and in some cases also the

4-4 Storage compartments
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight,
which means that the payload will
also change slightly.
According to EC Directive, the
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
includes assumed weights for
driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90% full).
Note the weights given on the
vehicle identification plate.
„The maximum permissible roof
load is 35 kg.
The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.
Vehicle speeds in excess of
120 km/h (75 mph) are not
recommended with a full roof load.
Driving hints 3 9-1.
Vehicle weights 312-7.Luggage compartment
under floor storage 3
To access the under floor storage,
pull up floor carpet using the central
strap located near the tailgate latch
and hang the string on the hook
provided.If necessary, the under floor storage
compartment can be removed from
the luggage compartment.
To remove, pull up by handle near the
tailgate latch.
To install, fit compartment into
brackets behind outboard rear
seatbacks, then push down near side
of compartment into clips on both
sides of luggage compartment.
Do not allow objects to protrude
above the top of the under floor
storage.

4-5Storage compartments
Luggage compartment
cover
Do not place heavy objects on the
cover. Loose objects should be
secured safely in the luggage
compartment before driving.
To remove the luggage compartment
cover, pull either side of the cover
from the retaining lugs.The luggage compartment cover can
be stowed in the under floor storage
compartment 3.
Warning triangle ¨ 3 and
first aid kit +
3
Your warning triangle and first aid kit
can be accommodated below the
floor cover in the luggage
compartment.

4-6 Storage compartments
Roof rack system 3
For reasons of safety and to avoid
damaging the roof, we recommend
that you use roof rack systems
approved for your vehicle.
Fasten the roof rack to the roof rails
following the instructions that
accompany the system, ensuring that
the roof load is evenly distributed
over the side or cross rails. Loads
must not be placed on the roof
surface.
To prevent damage or loss, check
frequently that roof loads are securely
fastened.
Driving with a roof load affects the
vehicle’s centre of gravity: drive
carefully in crosswinds and do not
drive at high speeds.
Driving hints 3 9-1.