washer fluid OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

5-3Instruments and controls
Windscreen washer system
To activate, pull lever towards
steering wheel. Washer fluid is
sprayed onto the windscreen.
In vehicles with timed interval wipe
position INT 3, the wipers switch on
automatically at low speed if they are
not already activated.
Rear window wiper/washer
To activate wiper and washer, rotate
end of lever:
Washer fluid is sprayed on to rear
window when the end of the lever is
turned to position
f. When the lever
is released, it will spring back to the
ON/OFF position.Further information 3 10-5, 10-30,
10-31.
Clock
The time is shown in the odometer
display when the ignition is switched
on.
Correcting time
To set the clock, press and hold the
Öbutton for approx. 2 seconds; clock
display now in setting mode. f=Washer
ON = Wiper on
INT = Timed interval wipe 3
OFF = Wiper off
f=Washer
Minute display flashes.
Press Ö to set minutes.

10-1Vehicle care
Vehicle care General information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of ‘Opel
genuine parts and accessories’
expressly released for your vehicle
type. Do not make any changes to the
vehicle’s electrical systems.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available at
www.opel.com.
Vehicle checks
Bonnet .................................. 10-2
Engine oil .............................. 10-3
Engine coolant ...................... 10-4
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ........................ 10-5
Windscreen/rear window
wipers ................................. 10-5
Brakes ................................... 10-6
Battery .................................. 10-6
Diesel fuel system, bleeding . 10-7
Bulb replacement .................. 10-7
Fuses .................................... 10-11
Wheels .................................. 10-15
Tyre repair kit 3 ..................... 10-18
Wheel changing .................... 10-22
Jump starting 3 ..................... 10-26
Towing .................................. 10-28
Interior care........................... 10-29
Exterior care ......................... 10-30
9 Warning
Only carry out engine
compartment checks when the
ignition is switched off.
The cooling fan can start to
operate unexpectedly, even when
the ignition is switched off.
9 Danger
Electronic ignition systems
generate very high voltages. Do
not touch the ignition system; high
voltage can be fatal.

10-5Vehicle care
If it falls below the LOW mark when
the system is cold, the coolant must
be replenished.
Top up coolant level to the FULL
mark, using a 50/50 mixture of
antifreeze and distilled water. Ensure
that the coolant level does not go
over the FULL mark.
If no antifreeze is available, top up
with distilled water and have the
concentration checked and more
antifreeze added as necessary.
When closing, tighten coolant filler
cap and ensure that the cap is
returned to its original position (with
the arrows on the cap and the tank
aligned correctly).Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid
Fill only with clean water and washer
fluid with antifreeze.
Windscreen/rear window
wipers
Replacing windscreen wipers
Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip
towards wiper arm and detach wiper
blade.
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.

11-2 Service and maintenance
Service schedule
⊕Additional operations.o Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.
Service operations by year 1)
km ( x 1000)1)
miles ( x 1000)1)
1)Whichever occurs first.
1
15
102
30
203
45
304
60
405
75
506
90
60
Controls, lighting, signalling equipment and airbags: visual checkxxxxxx
Remote control batteries: replace every 2 years
Windscreen wipers, windscreen washer system: check, correctxxxxxx
Coolant level and antifreeze: check, correct
Hoses: check for tightness and secure seatingxxxxxx
Coolant: change every 3 years/45,000 km/30,000 miles
Brake fluid level: check, correct x x x
Battery terminals: check for secure connections and battery eyexxxxxx
Pollen filter: replace x x x
oMore often for when dust, sand or pollen is in the air agreement with customer
oAir cleaner element: inspect - petrol engines only xxxxxx
Air cleaner element: replace - petrol and diesel engines x x
⊕Spark plugs: replace every 7 years/105,000 km/70,000 miles

12-2Technical data
For example, if the front axle load is
being fully utilized, the rear axle can
only bear a load that is equal to the
Gross Vehicle Weight minus the front
axle load.
The visible VIN may also be stamped
on a plate and affixed to the
instrument panel on the driver’s side,
visible through the windscreen.
Depending on version, the VIN may
be affixed to the cowl panel in the
engine compartment above the
windscreen washer fluid reservoir,
visible with the bonnet open.Engine number
Engine identifier code and engine
number: stamped on the engine
cylinder block.

12-5 Technical data
Capacities
(approx. in litres)
Engine K 10 B K 12 B D 13 A
Engine coolant 4.4 4.5 5.9
Fuel tank 45 45 45
Engine oil with filter change 3.9 3.9 3.2
Engine oil between MIN and MAX
on dipstick1.0 1.0 1.0
Washer fluid reservoir for windscreen
and rear window washer system2.5 2.5 2.5

13-5 Index
Central locking system .... 2-1, 2-3
RDS (Radio Data System) ......... 7-7
Rear fog lamp
............................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Rear seats
................................. 3-3
Folding seatbacks .................. 3-3
Restoring rear seatbacks
....... 3-5
Rear window
washer system
.................. 5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............ 10-5
Capacities
............................ 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir .......... 10-5
Rear window wiper
........... 5-3, 10-6
Refuelling
................................. 9-12
Fuel filler cap ........................ 9-12
Remote control
Central locking system
.... 2-1, 2-3
Replacement keys ..................... 2-1
Reversing lamps
........................ 6-3
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Ride control systems ............... 9-10
Roof rack
............................ 4-4, 4-6
Running-in
................................. 9-1
Brakes .................................... 9-9
S
Safeguard against
unauthorised use
................ 7-3, 9-1Safety
...................................... 10-1
Safety accessories ............. 3-9, 4-5
Safety locks
............................... 2-4
Seat adjustment
......................... 3-2
Seat belt reminder ..................... 5-9
Seat belts
........................ 3-5, 10-29
Driver’s seat belt reminder
3-7, 5-9
Height adjustment .................. 3-8
Seat height adjustment
.............. 3-3
Seat position
.............................. 3-2
Seats ......................................... 3-2
Adjustment
............................. 3-2
Selector lever
............................. 9-4
Self-help
Automatic transmission
.......... 9-5
Remote control
....................... 2-2
Service ..................................... 11-1
Service interval display
............ 5-14
Service intervals
............. 11-1, 11-2
Additional operations ............ 11-5
Interim service
...................... 11-1
Main service
......................... 11-1
Severe operating conditions .11-5
Side airbags
............................. 3-15
Sidemarker lamps
Bulb replacement
............... 10-10
Spare keys
................................. 2-1
Spare wheel
........................... 10-24
Speedometer ............................. 5-5Starting the engine
.................... 9-2
Steam-jet cleaners ...... 10-30, 10-31
Steering column lock
................. 9-1
Steering wheel adjustment
........ 5-1
Steering wheel
remote control
..................... 5-1, 7-2
Storage compartments
.............. 4-1
Sun visors ................................ 2-11
Sunglasses storage
compartment
.............................. 4-3
T
Tachometer
............................... 5-6
Tail lamps
Bulb replacement
................. 10-9
Tailgate
...................................... 2-5
Tank
Fuel gauge
............................. 5-7
Technical data
......................... 12-1
Telephone, see
Mobile telephones
................... 7-10
Temperature
.............................. 8-1
Temporary spare wheel
......... 10-24
The first 1000 km ....................... 9-1
Tightening torque
................... 10-24
Tools
...................................... 10-25
Top-Tether ............................... 3-11
Towing
........................ 10-28, 10-29
Traction Control Support
System (TCSS)
........................ 9-11

13-6Index
Transmission display ..........5-7, 9-3
Trip computer ........................... 5-14
Trip odometer
............................. 5-6
Turn signal lamps
....................... 6-2
Bulb replacement .................. 10-8
Tyre chains
............................ 10-17
Tyre condition
........................ 10-17
Tyre pressure ................10-16, 12-8
Tyre repair kit
......................... 10-18
U
Units of measure
...................... 5-16
Unleaded fuel
..................9-12, 12-3
V
Vehicle care
............................. 10-1
Vehicle checks
......................... 10-1
Vehicle dimensions
.................. 12-6
Vehicle Identification
Number
...........................12-1, 12-2
Vehicle keys, see Key
................ 2-1
Vehicle tools ........................... 10-25
Vehicle weights
........................ 12-7
Ventilation
...........................8-1, 8-4
W
Warning chimes
....................... 5-13
Warning triangle
......................... 4-5
Washer fluid reservoir .............. 10-5
Washing the vehicle
............... 10-30
Weights
.................................... 12-7
Wheel condition ..................... 10-17Wheel covers
......................... 10-17
Wheels, tyres ......................... 10-15
Windows
...........................2-10, 8-5
Demisting and defrosting
........ 8-2
Windscreen washer
system
...............................5-3, 10-5
Antifreeze protection
............. 10-5
Capacities ............................. 12-5
Washer fluid reservoir
........... 10-5
Windscreen wipers
............5-2, 10-5
Winter operation
Coolant, antifreeze
............... 10-4
Fuel for diesel engines
......... 9-12
Heating ............................8-1, 8-3
Locks
.................................. 10-30
Tyre chains
......................... 10-17
Window demisting and
defrosting
................................ 8-2
Winter tyres
........................ 10-15