ESP OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

0-2Introduction
Introduction
Your vehicle is an intelligent
combination of forward-looking
technology, impressive safety,
environmental friendliness and
economy.
It now lies with you to drive your
vehicle safely and ensure that it
performs perfectly. This Owner's
Manual provides you with all the
necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws of the country that you
are travelling through. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When instructed to seek the
assistance of a workshop, we
recommend that you consult an Opel
Service Partner. All Opel Service
Partners offer first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced mechanics, trained by Opel, work
according to specific Opel
instructions.
The Owner's Manual and the Service
and Warranty Booklet should always
be kept ready to hand in the glove
box.
Make use of the Owner's
Manual
„The "In brief" chapter will give you
an initial overview.
„The table of contents at the
beginning of the Owner’s Manual
and within the individual chapters
will show you where everything is.
„Its index will help you find what you
want.
„Yellow arrows in the illustrations
serve as points of reference or
indicate some action to be
performed.
„Black arrows in the illustrations
indicate a reaction or a second
action to be performed.„This Owner’s Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
„The Owner’s Manual uses the
internal engine codes. The
corresponding sales designations
are found in the chapter
"Technical data".
„Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions
always relate to the direction of
travel.
9 Danger, 9 Warning, Caution
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregard of these instructions
may endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregard of these
instructions may result in injuries.

1-4In brief
Adjusting manual exterior
mirrors: Swivel lever in
required direction
Exterior mirrors 3 2-8, heated exterior
mirrors 32-9, 8-5.
Adjusting power exterior
mirrors 3: Four-way switch
in driver’s door
Select corresponding mirror and
adjust.
Exterior mirrors 3 2-8, heated exterior
mirrors 3 2-9, 8-5.
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.
Airbag system 3 3-13, further
information 3 5-1.

2-8Keys, doors and windows
If the control indicator fails to
extinguish, try to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop to rectify
the cause of the fault.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. Therefore, after leaving the
vehicle, always lock it 3 2-3.Exterior mirrors
Convex mirrors
As exterior mirrors are convex,
objects are closer than they appear.
Use interior mirror to judge size and
distance of objects.
Manual mirrors
Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in
required direction.
Power mirrors 3
Adjust with the four-way switch in
driver’s door: Turn selector switch to
left or right; four-way outer part of
switch adjusts corresponding mirror.
The mirror glass swivels in the same
direction as the activation of the four-
way switch.
Return the selector switch to the
central position to prohibit further
adjustment.

3-3Seats, restraints and interior
Adjusting seat height 3
To adjust, operate lever on side of
seat.
Lever pumping action
Rear seats
Folding rear seatbacks
The luggage compartment can be
enlarged by folding the rear
seatbacks onto the seat cushions.
Ensure front seats are not in reclined
position and push rear seat head
restraints all the way down.
When folding the rear seatbacks,
ensure the seat belts are unbuckled.Route outboard rear seat belts,
including the latch plates, through
their respective belt holders (as
illustrated), ensuring they are not
twisted at any point.
Upwards: Raises seat
Downwards: Lowers seat
9 Warning
When adjusting the rear
seatbacks, use caution; beware
of moving parts.

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.

3-9Seats, 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.

3-13Seats, 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.

5-10 Instruments and controls
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The vehicle’s brake
system may remain operational
without ABS regulation.
If it illuminates during driving along
with brake system control indicator
R, there is a serious fault in the
brake system. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately, to have the
system checked.
Further information 3 9-9.
2 Power steering
Will illuminate in yellow when ignition
is switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is switched on, stays lit or
illuminates during driving, there is a
fault in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
TCSS OFF Traction Control
Support System off 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
When the TCSS OFF switch (located
on the lower instrument panel) is
pressed, the control indicator
illuminates. The traction control
aspect of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®) is switched off.
With ESP® active, if wheels are
slipping on wet, snowy or icy roads,
the traction control aspect of ESP
®
may switch off automatically and the
control indicator will illuminate. It will
extinguish automatically when
prevailing road conditions improve.
Further information 3 9-11.
R Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) active 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it stays lit or illuminates during
driving, there may be a fault with
ESP
®. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.If it flashes 5 times per second when
the engine is running, the system has
come into action. The engine output
may be reduced (the sound of the
engine changes) and the vehicle may
be braked automatically to a small
degree.
If it remains illuminated whilst driving,
there may be a fault with ESP
®. The
vehicle’s brake system remains
operational without ESP
® regulation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
If the vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
ESP
® is deactivated and the control
indicator flashes once per second.
Reactivate ESP
® by driving in a
straight line at over 15 km/h (9 mph)
for a few seconds until flashing
ceases.
Further information 3 9-10.
ESP
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) fault 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.

5-11Instruments and controls
If it stays lit or illuminates during
driving, there is a fault with ESP®.
The vehicle’s brake system remains
operational without ESP
® regulation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
Further information 3 9-10.
W Engine coolant
temperature
Will illuminate briefly in red when
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates or flashes when the
engine is running: stop vehicle and
switch off engine. Coolant
temperature is too high; danger of
engine damage. Check coolant level.
Further information 3 10-4.
N Preheating for diesel
engines 3
Will illuminate during engine
preheating.
Preheating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
If it illuminates during driving or if the
engine cannot be started, seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Starting the engine 3 9-2.
Z Exhaust emissions
Will illuminate in yellow when ignition
is switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it illuminates when the engine is
running: fault in emission control
system. The permitted emission
limits may be exceeded. Fuel
economy and vehicle driveability may
be impaired. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Diesel engines: The engine stops and
control indicator Z illuminates if the
fuel level is too low. If the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3
10-7.
Vehicles with electric throttle body
system 3: If the battery has been
disconnected, the system must be
recalibrated upon reconnection of the
battery. Hold ignition key in ON
position for 5 seconds without
running the engine. Control indicator
Z remains illuminated after the
engine is started if the procedure is
not successful.
I Engine oil pressure
Will illuminate in red when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after
engine is started.
If it illuminates during driving; engine
oil pressure may be dangerously low,
interrupting engine lubrication and
resulting in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels:
„Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles,
9 Warning
Allow engine to cool down before
removing coolant filler cap.

5-13Instruments and controls
If it illuminates when the engine is
running; there may be a fault in the
engine electronics: interrupt your
journey and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If regeneration of the diesel particle
filter is not successful or possible (3
5-13 “8 Diesel particle filter 3“), the
control indicator may illuminate and
the vehicle goes into limp home
mode: interrupt your journey and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Further information 3 9-7.
Y Low fuel
If it illuminates during driving; fuel
level is low: fill up fuel tank as soon
as possible.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3 9-8.
Diesel engines: The engine stops and
control indicator Z illuminates if the
fuel level is too low (3 5-11 “Z
Exhaust emissions”). If the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3
10-7.Refuelling 3 9-12, fuel tank capacity
3 12-5.
8 Diesel particle filter 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates during driving, the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning.
As soon as the road and traffic
situation permits it, increase speed to
more than 75 km/h (50 mph) for
approx. 30 minutes. The control
indicator extinguishes as soon as
cleaning is complete.
If regeneration of the diesel particle
filter is not successful or possible (3
5-12 “A Service vehicle soon 3“),
control indicator A may illuminate
and the vehicle goes into limp home
mode: interrupt your journey and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Further information 3 9-7.
O Turn signal lamps
The appropriate control indicator will
flash in green when the turn signal is
on. Rapid flash; failure of a turn signal
bulb or the corresponding fuse.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning lamps are active.
Turn signal lamps 3 6-2, bulb
replacement 3 10-7, fuses 3 10-11.
Warning chimes
While driving:
„when operating the turn signals.
„if driver’s seat belt is not engaged
and vehicle speed exceeds approx.
15 km/h (9 mph).
When the vehicle is parked and
driver’s door is opened:
„with exterior lamps switched on
(and ignition key removed).
„when the key is in the ignition
switch.
Seat belt warning chime 33-7.
Driving hints 3 9-1.