Vauxhall Agila Owner's Manual

0 - 1Owner’s Manual Model Year 2012.5 Edition: May 2012 TS 1669-B-12VAUXHALL AgilaOwner’s Manual Model Year 2012.5 Edition: May 2012 TS 1669-B-12

In brief 9Exterior mirrorsSwivel lever in required direction.Exterior mirrors 3 24.Select the relevant exterior mirror andadjust.Electric adjustment 3

Vehicle care 992. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate anti-clockwise, remove andrenew bulb.3. Insert bulb holder in reflector,rotate clockwise to en

100 Vehicle care2. Close tailgate.3. Remove light assembly fromtailgate.4. Pinch both prongs on bulb holdertogether simultaneously andremove bulb hold

Vehicle care 1013. Insert new bulb, ensuring contactsprings hold the bulb securely.4. Install lens in headlining bypushing it back into originalpositi

102 Vehicle careA blown fuse can be recognised by itsmelted wire. Do not replace the fuseuntil the cause of the fault has beenremedied.Spare fuses can

Vehicle care 103Engine compartment fuseboxThe fuse box is located next to thebattery in the engine compartment.Disengage the cover and tilt upwardsto

104 Vehicle careInstrument panel fuse boxLocated on the driver's side of thevehicle, below the instrument panel.To open the fuse box, push the co

Vehicle care 105No. Circuit25 Accessory, LHD Stop-startsystem26 Infotainment system, LHD Stop-start system27 Accessory, RHD Stop-startsystem28 Infotai

106 Vehicle careWheels and tyresTyre condition, wheel conditionDrive over edges slowly and at rightangles if possible. Driving over sharpedges can cau

Vehicle care 107Incorrect tyre pressures will impairsafety, vehicle handling, comfort andfuel economy and will increase tyrewear.9 WarningIf the press

108 Vehicle care9 WarningUse of unsuitable tyres or wheelcovers could lead to suddenpressure loss and therebyaccidents.Tyre chainsTyre chains are only

10 In briefInstrument panel overview

Vehicle care 109The tyre repair kit is stowed beneaththe floor carpet in the loadcompartment.1. Screw the compressor air hose tothe connection on the

110 Vehicle care10 minutes. Tyre pressure3 129. When the correct pressureis obtained, switch off thecompressor.If the prescribed tyre pressure isnot o

Vehicle care 111Make the following preparations andobserve the following information: Park the vehicle on a level, firm andnon-slippery surface. The

112 Vehicle carePosition jack at the front or rearjacking point located nearest tothe wheel concerned so that thejack claw spans the vertical base.Mak

Vehicle care 113Use of a spare wheel that is smallerthan the other wheels or together withwinter tyres could affect driveability.Have the defective ty

114 Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.A vehicle with a discharged batterycan be started using jump leads andthe battery of anot

Vehicle care 1153. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the boosterbattery.4. Connect the other end of the blacklead to a vehicle groundi

116 Vehicle careThe towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 105.Screw in the towing eye as far as it willgo until it stops in a horizontalpositio

Vehicle care 117Appearance careExterior careLocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylindergrease. Use de-icing agent o

118 Vehicle careWindows and windscreen wiperbladesUse a soft lint-free cloth or chamoisleather together with window cleanerand insect remover.When cle

In brief 111 Side air vents ... 772 Door window defrostervents ... 773 Remote control forinfota

Vehicle care 119CautionClose Velcro fasteners as openVelcro fasteners on clothing coulddamage seat upholstery.The same applies to clothing withsharp-e

120 Service and maintenanceService andmaintenanceGeneral information ... 120Recommended fluids, lubricantsand parts ...

Service and maintenance 121Recommended fluids,lubricants and partsRecommended fluids andlubricantsOnly use products that meet therecommended specifica

122 Service and maintenanceprotection down to approx. -28 °C.This concentration should bemaintained all year round. The use ofadditional coolant addit

Technical data 123Technical dataVehicle identification ... 123Vehicle data ... 125Vehicle identificationVeh

124 Technical dataInformation on identification plate:1 = Manufacturer2 = Vehicle Identification Number3 = Permissible gross vehicleweight rating4 = P

Technical data 125Vehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsRequired engine oil qualityEngine oil quality Petrol enginesdexos 2 ✔In case dexos qual

126 Technical dataEngine oil viscosity gradesAmbient temperature Petrol enginesdown to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-4

Technical data 127Sales designation 1.0 1.2Engine identifier code K 10 B K 12 Bpossible 91 91Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 1.0 1.0PerformanceEngine K 10

128 Technical dataVehicle weightKerb weight, basic modelAgila Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmissionwithout/with optional equipment[kg]K 10

12 In briefFront fog lightsOperated with the > button.Front fog lights will only operate whenthe headlights or sidelights areswitched on.Headlight

Technical data 129CapacitiesEngine K 10 B K 12 BEngine oil including filter [l] 2.9 3.1between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0Fuel tank, nominal capacity [l]

130 Customer informationCustomer informationVehicle data recording andprivacy ... 130Vehicle data recordingand pri

Customer information 131In addition, the manufacturer may usethe collected or received diagnosticdata: for the manufacturer's researchneeds to

132IndexAAccessories and vehiclemodifications ... 91Adjustable air vents ... 77Airbag and belt tensioners .

133DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...3Daytime running lights ... 63Door open ... 60EElectric adjustment

134Load compartment ... 22, 43Load compartment cover ... 44Load compartment lighting... 65Loading information ...

135Top-tether fastening eyes ... 40Towing another vehicle ... 116Towing eye... 115Towing the vehicle

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In brief 13Hazard warning flashersOperated with the ¨ button.Hazard warning flashers 3 63.HornPress j.Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wipersMIST =

14 In briefWindscreen washer systemPull lever.Windscreen washer system 3 49,Washer fluid 3 95.Rear window wiper and washersystemTurnf= washer fluid is

In brief 15Demisting and defrosting thewindowsTurn air recirculation mode 4 off.Set temperature control to warmestlevel.Cooling n on.Set air distribut

16 In briefStarting offCheck before starting off Tyre pressure and condition 3 106,3 129. Engine oil level and fluid levels3 93. All windows, mirro

In brief 17Parking Always apply parking brake withoutpressing release button. Apply asfirmly as possible on a downhillslope or uphill slope. Operate

18 Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors andwindowsKeys, locks ... 18Doors ... 22

Introduction ... 2In brief ... 6Keys, doors and windows ... 18Seats

Keys, doors and windows 19Radio remote control batteryreplacementReplace the battery as soon as therange reduces.Remove screw on key cover andremove t

20 Keys, doors and windowsCentral locking system with radioremote controlPress button c.Configured to unlock only the driver`sdoor by pressing button

Keys, doors and windows 21Press button m.front = lockrear = unlockInterior lockLocks or unlocks the doors frominside the vehicle.To lock front doors f

22 Keys, doors and windowsDoorsLoad compartmentOpeningPress the button below the handleand lift the tailgate.9 WarningDo not drive with the tailgate o

Keys, doors and windows 23Vehicle securityAnti-theft locking system9 WarningDo not use the system if there arepeople in the vehicle! The doorscannot b

24 Keys, doors and windowsExterior mirrorsConvex shapeThe convex exterior mirror reducesblind spots. The shape of the mirrormakes objects appear small

Keys, doors and windows 25HeatedOperated by pressing the Ü button.Heating works with the enginerunning and is switched offautomatically after a short

26 Keys, doors and windowsOperate the switch for the respectivewindow by pushing to open or pullingto close.Pushing or pulling switch briefly:window m

Seats, restraints 27Seats, restraintsHead restraints ... 27Front seats ... 28Seat belts ...

28 Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 WarningOnly drive with the seat correctlyadjusted. Sit with your buttocks as far backagainst the backre

2 IntroductionIntroduction

Seats, restraints 299 DangerDo not sit nearer than 25 cm fromthe steering wheel, to permit safeairbag deployment.Seat backrestsPull lever, adjust incl

30 Seats, restraintsSeat beltsThe seat belts are locked duringheavy acceleration or deceleration ofthe vehicle, holding the occupants inthe sitting po

Seats, restraints 31Triggered belt tensioners must bereplaced by a workshop. Belttensioners can only be triggeredonce.NoticeDo not affix or install ac

32 Seats, restraintsRemovingTo release belt, press red button onbelt buckle.Seat belts on the rear seatsThe seat belt for the middle seat hasa twin bu

Seats, restraints 33Airbag systemThe airbag system consists of anumber of individual systems.When triggered the airbags inflatewithin milliseconds. Th

34 Seats, restraints9 WarningOptimum protection is onlyprovided when the seat is in theproper position 3 28.Keep the area in which the airbaginflates

Seats, restraints 35Front passenger airbag system canbe deactivated via a lock on the sideof the instrument panel, visible whenthe front passenger doo

36 Seats, restraintsChild restraintsChild restraint systemsWe recommend the Vauxhall childrestraint system which is tailoredspecifically to the vehicl

Seats, restraints 37Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint systemWeight and age classOn front passeng

38 Seats, restraintsPermissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear ou

Introduction 3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data onthe previous page to keep it easilyaccessible. This information isavailable

Seats, restraints 39ISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight cla

40 Seats, restraintsISOFIX child restraintsystemsFasten vehicle-approved ISOFIXchild restraint systems to themounting brackets.When using ISOFIX mount

Storage 41StorageStorage compartments ... 41Load compartment ... 43Roof rack system ... 46Loadi

42 StorageGloveboxThe glovebox should be closed whiledriving.CupholdersA cupholder is located in the front ofthe centre console.An additional cupholde

Storage 43Load compartmentFolding down rear backrestsRemove load compartment cover asnecessary.Push head restraints down bypressing the catch.Put the

44 StorageOn the one piece backrest, pull bothrelease levers and fold down thebackrest onto the seat cushion.To fold up, raise backrests and guidethem

Storage 45The cover can be stored in the rearfloor storage compartment.FittingEngage cover in side guides.Rear floor storage coverTo access the rear f

46 StorageFirst aid kitStow the first aid kit in the space onthe left hand side of the rear floorstorage compartment.Roof rack systemRoof rackFor safe

Storage 47 Do not allow the load to protrudeabove the upper edge of thebackrests. Do not place any objects on theload compartment cover or theinstru

48 Instruments and controlsInstruments andcontrolsControls ... 48Warning lights, gauges andindicators ...

4 Introduction9 WarningText marked 9 Warning providesinformation on risk of accident orinjury. Disregarding thisinformation may lead to injury.Caution

Instruments and controls 49HornPress j.Windscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiperMIST = misting functionOFF = offINT = intermittent operationLO = slowHI

50 Instruments and controlsRear window wiper/washerTurn:f= washer fluid is sprayed ontothe rear windowOFF = offINT = intermittent operationON = contin

Instruments and controls 51Press X to set hours.Release X for approx. 5 seconds toset hour display.Power outletsA 12 V power outlet is located in thec

52 Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gaugesand indicatorsSpeedometerIndicates vehicle speed.OdometerDisplays the recorded distance.Odometer disp

Instruments and controls 53There are two independent tripodometers which indicate how far thevehicle has been driven since the lastreset.Press the MOD

54 Instruments and controlsAfter the service is complete, havethe display reset. Seek the assistanceof a workshop.Transmission displayThe mode or sele

Instruments and controls 55Control indicators in the instrument cluster

56 Instruments and controlsTurn signalO flashes green.Flashes if a turn signal or the hazardwarning flashers are activated.Rapid flashing: failure of

Instruments and controls 579 DangerRisk of fatal injury for a child usinga child restraint system togetherwith activated front passengerairbag.Risk of

58 Instruments and controlsThe vehicle can be steered butconsiderably more force is required.Contact a workshop.Electronic StabilityProgramb illuminat

Introduction 5

Instruments and controls 59Illuminates when the engine isrunningCautionEngine lubrication may beinterrupted. This may result indamage to the engine an

60 Instruments and controlsFog light> illuminates green.Illuminated when the front fog lightsare on 3 64.Rear fog lightr illuminates yellow.Illumin

Instruments and controls 61Trip computerThe functions can be selected bypressing the MODE button repeatedlyin the instrument cluster.Press the MODE bu

62 LightingLightingExterior lighting ... 62Interior lighting ... 65Exterior lightingLight switchTur

Lighting 63Headlight rangeadjustmentManual headlight rangeadjustmentTo adapt headlight range to thevehicle load to prevent dazzling: turnknurled wheel

64 LightingTurn and lane-changesignalslever up = right indicatorlever down = left indicatorIf the lever is moved past theresistance point, the indicat

Lighting 65Misted light coversThe inside of the light covers may mistup briefly in poor, wet and coldweather conditions, in heavy rain orafter washing

66 Infotainment systemInfotainment systemIntroduction ... 67Radio ... 70Audio p

Infotainment system 67Introduction

68 Infotainment system1. f: CD eject2.6: Sound settings3. i: Mute/unmute4. AST: Auto search5. Display6. CD slot7. AF: Alternative Frequency8. PTY: Pro

6 In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlockingUnlocking with keyTurn the key in the driver's door lockto the front. The tailgate is

Infotainment system 69pressing the correspondingbutton repeatedly until the chosenuser ID is complete.5. Press and hold the PTY button forapprox. 2 se

70 Infotainment systemSound settingsPress the 6 button to enter the soundsettings menu. When this button ispressed repeatedly the settingsappear in th

Infotainment system 71To exit automatic storing while storingis in progress, press the AST buttonagain. Previously stored stations arenot overwritten.

72 Infotainment systemNOTHING appears in the displayfollowed by PTY. Select anotherPTY as described above.TA - Traffic AnnouncementTraffic stations ar

Infotainment system 73Audio playersCD playerThe CD player can play audio CDsand, if equipped, MP3 CDs. The CDtype is automatically recognised.CautionD

74 Infotainment systemPhoneMobile phones and CBradio equipmentInstallation instructions andoperating guidelinesThe vehicle specific installationinstru

Climate control 75Climate controlClimate control systems ... 75Air vents ... 77Maintenance ...

76 Climate controlAir conditioning systemCooling nOperated with the n button andfunctional only when the engine andfan are running.The air conditionin

Climate control 77Demisting and defrosting thewindows V Set air distribution control to V. Set temperature control to warmestlevel. Set fan speed to

78 Climate controlMaintenanceAir intakeThe air intake in front of thewindscreen in the enginecompartment must be kept clear toallow air intake. Remove

In brief 7Seat adjustmentSeat positioningPull handle, slide seat, releasehandle.Seat adjustment 3 28, Seat position3 28.9 DangerDo not sit nearer than

Driving and operating 79Driving and operatingDriving hints ... 79Starting and operating ... 79Engine exhau

80 Driving and operatingIgnition switch positionsLOCK = Ignition offACC = Steering wheel lockreleased, ignition offON = Ignition onSTART = StartingSta

Driving and operating 81ActivationThe stop-start system is available assoon as the engine is started, thevehicle starts off and the conditionsas state

82 Driving and operating the brake vacuum is sufficient the vehicle has moved since lastAutostopAn Autostop may be less available asthe ambient temp

Driving and operating 83 Always apply parking brake withoutpressing release button. Apply asfirmly as possible on downhill oruphill slopes. Depress t

84 Driving and operatingAutomatic transmissionThe automatic transmission permitsautomatic gearshifting.Transmission displayThe mode or selected gear i

Driving and operating 85Rocking the vehicleRocking the vehicle is onlypermissible if the vehicle is stuck insand, mud or snow. Move the selectorlever

86 Driving and operatingManual transmissionReverse: with the vehicle stationary,wait 3 seconds after depressing theclutch before engaging gear.If the

Driving and operating 87ABS starts to regulate brake pressureas soon as a wheel shows a tendencyto lock. The vehicle remainssteerable, even during har

88 Driving and operatingRide control systemsTraction Control systemTraction Control system (TC) is acomponent part of the ElectronicStability Program

8 In briefHead restraint adjustmentPress release button, adjust height,engage.Head restraints 3 27.Seat beltPull out the seat belt and engage inbelt b

Driving and operating 899 WarningDo not let this special safetyfeature tempt you into taking riskswhen driving.Adapt speed to the roadconditions.Contr

90 Driving and operatingThe fuel filler flap is opened by pullingup the release lever located on theoutboard side of the driver's seat.To open fu

Vehicle care 91Vehicle careGeneral Information ... 91Vehicle checks ... 92Bulb replacement ...

92 Vehicle care Check the engine oil level. Check the coolant level. Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehiclerecoveryInformation on en

Vehicle care 93Locate the safety catch on theunderside of the bonnet, push thecatch to the left and lift the bonnet.Secure the bonnet support.ClosingB

94 Vehicle careCautionDo not allow the engine oil level todrop below the minimum level!We recommend the use of the sametype of engine oil that was use

Vehicle care 95concentration checked and have thecause of the coolant loss remedied bya workshop.Washer fluidFill with clean water mixed with asuitabl

96 Vehicle careBatteryThe vehicle battery is maintenance-free provided that the driving profileallows sufficient charging of thebattery. Short-distanc

Vehicle care 97Wiper blade replacementWiper blades on the windscreenLift wiper arm, press retaining cliptowards wiper arm and detach wiperblade.Wiper

98 Vehicle careHalogen headlightsLow beam and high beam1. Remove headlight protectivecover.2. Detach plug connector from bulb.3. Push retaining spring