lock OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

1-1 In brief
In brief
The most important information
for your first journey.
To unlock and open the
vehicle: Press button c on
remote control 3 or unlock
with the key, pull door
handle
Door locks 3 2-3, 5-12, keys 3 2-1,
immobiliser 3 2-7, radio remote
control 3 2-1, central locking system
3 2-3, anti-theft locking system 3 2-6.
To unlock and open the
tailgate: Press button c on
remote control 3 or unlock
with the key, operate button
below the handle
Tailgate 3 2-5, radio remote control 3
2-1, central locking system 3 2-3.

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.

1-10In brief
Parking the vehicle:
„Apply the parking brake firmly
without actuating the release
button. On a downhill or uphill
slope, apply as firmly as possible.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating forces.
„Push key into ignition switch before
turning to LOCK position and
removing (vehicles with automatic
transmission3: depress foot brake
and shift into P). Turn steering
wheel until lock is felt to engage
(anti-theft protection).
„If the vehicle is parked on a level
surface or a hill, select 1st gear
before switching the ignition off,
(vehicles with automatic
transmission3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels away from kerb if
parked on an uphill slope.
„If the vehicle is parked on a
downhill slope, select reverse gear
before switching the ignition off,
(vehicles with automatic
transmission3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels towards kerb.„Lock doors and tailgate by pressing
buttone on the radio remote
control3. Press buttone twice
within 3 seconds to activate the
anti-theft locking system3.
Advice when parking:
„Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
„Close the windows.
„The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 310-1.
Radio remote control3 32-1,
central locking system 32-3.

2-1 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windowsKeys and locks
Keys
The key number is specified on the
keys or on a key number tag 3.
Remove key number tag from keys
and make a note of the number.
The key is a constituent of the
immobiliser 3. In case of loss,
replacement keys can be ordered
from your Opel Service Partner by
quoting the key number.
Ordering keys from an Opel Service
Partner guarantees problem-free
operation of the immobiliser 3.
Keep spare key in a safe place.
Locks 3 10-30.
Radio remote control 3
The remote control is used to
operate:
„Central locking system,
„Anti-theft locking system 3.
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. The range may be
reduced due to environmental
conditions or shadowing and
reflection of the radio waves.
Treat the remote control unit with
care: it should be protected against
moisture, kept out of direct sunlight
and should not be operated
unnecessarily. Keys and locks ..................... 2-1
Doors .................................... 2-5
Vehicle security .................... 2-6
Exterior mirrors ..................... 2-8
Interior mirror ........................ 2-9
Windows ............................... 2-10

2-2Keys, doors and windows
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
this may be due to the following
reasons:
„The remote control is out of range.
„The battery voltage of the remote
control is too low. Change the
battery in the remote control unit.
„Interference from higher power
radio waves from other sources.
Lock or unlock the doors manually
using the key or central locking switch
3 2-3, 2-4.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
rectify the cause of the fault.
Changing battery in remote
control unit
Replace the battery (CR 1620 or
equivalent) in accordance with the
chapter “Service and maintenance”
311-2 or when the range of the
remote control starts to become
reduced.
Remove screw on key cover and
remove the transmitter.
Prise apart both halves of transmitter
with a suitable screwdriver.Replace battery, ensuring the new
battery is installed correctly with
positive (+) side facing the positive
(+) terminal.
Reattach both halves of transmitter
and reinstall in holder, ensuring it
engages correctly.
Replace cover and tighten screw.
Battery disposal
Batteries are not to be treated as
household waste. They should be
disposed of at a designated collection
point for recycling.

2-3 Keys, doors and windows
Door locks
The front doors may be manually
locked and unlocked using the key.
On vehicles with central locking
system 3, the entire vehicle can be
unlocked by turning the key twice in
the driver’s door lock.
The tailgate is unlocked when the
driver’s door is opened.To lock or unlock doors from inside
the vehicle, press the interior lock.
To lock front doors from outside the
vehicle, press the interior lock and
keep exterior door handle raised
when closing the door.
Central locking system 3
For front doors, rear doors and
tailgate.
To lock:
Press button e on remote control:
„Hazard warning lamps flash once.
All doors and the tailgate are locked.
Always ensure that the doors,
bonnet, tailgate and windows are
properly closed before locking the
vehicle.

2-4Keys, doors and windows
To unlock driver’s door only:
Press button c on remote control
once:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
To unlock entire vehicle:
Press button c on remote control
twice:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice
with each press.
If no door is opened within approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle has
been unlocked via the remote control,
the vehicle is relocked automatically.The vehicle can also be manually
locked and unlocked by turning the
key in the driver’s door lock.
Central locking switch m
Use the central locking switch to lock
or unlock the doors and tailgate from
inside the vehicle.Press the front part of the switch to
lock or the rear part of the switch to
unlock all doors and tailgate.
Safety locks
To engage lock, open door and move
lock lever to lower position. Door
cannot then be opened from inside.
9 Warning
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked or unlocked via
the remote control if the key is in
the ignition switch.
9 Warning
Use the safety locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.

2-5 Keys, doors and windows
To disengage safety lock, raise lock
lever.
Lockout protection
To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out, the driver’s
door cannot be locked when it is
open.
Doors
Tailgate
To open
The tailgate can be opened by
operating the button below the handle
and lifting the tailgate.
If the tailgate is open when the
ignition is switched on, control
indicator
9 illuminates in the
instrument cluster.To close
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing the luggage
compartment.
9 Warning
Do not drive with tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust
gases could penetrate the vehicle
interior.

2-6Keys, doors and windows
Close tailgate by pushing it down so it
latches securely. Ensure tailgate is
fully closed before driving.
Emergency tailgate release
If the central locking system 3 cannot
be operated with the remote control,
the tailgate can be opened from
inside the vehicle.
Fold rear seats forward to allow
access to the tailgate (3 3-3) and
push up on emergency lever using a
suitable screwdriver to open the
tailgate.Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system 3
All doors are secured against
opening and must be unlocked with
the vehicle key. Unlocking is not
possible in any other way, so keep
spare key in a safe place.
To lock:All doors and the tailgate must be
closed.
Press button e on remote control
twice within 3 seconds:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
rear of vehicle twice within
3 seconds.
Interior locks on all doors are
positioned such that doors cannot be
opened.
To unlock:
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle. The doors
cannot be unlocked from inside.

2-7 Keys, doors and windows
To unlock driver’s door only: Press
buttonc on remote control:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
- or -
Turn key in driver’s door lock towards
front of vehicle once.
To unlock entire vehicle: Press
buttonc on remote control twice:
„Hazard warning lamps flash twice
with each press.
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
front of vehicle twice.Immobiliser 3
The system checks whether the
vehicle may be started using the key
that has been inserted. If the key is
recognised as "authorised", the
vehicle can be started. The check is
carried out via a transponder housed
in the key.
The immobiliser is automatically
activated when the key is turned to
the LOCK position and removed from
the ignition switch.The theft-deterrent control indicator
starts flashing after the key is turned
to positions LOCK or ACC, or
removed from the ignition switch.
Fault
If control indicator o or A flashes
after the ignition is switched on, there
may be a fault in the immobiliser
system. If the engine cannot be
started:
„Turn key to LOCK position and
remove,
„wait approx. 2 seconds,
„then repeat starting procedure.