Vauxhall Agila Owner's Manual

0 - 1VAUXHALL AgilaVAUXHALL AgilaOwner’s ManualModel Year 2011Edition: September 2010TS 1669-A-11

In brief 9Exterior mirrorsSwivel lever in required direction.Exterior mirrors 3 23.Select the relevant exterior mirror andadjust.Electric adjustment 3

Vehicle care 99Wiper blade replacementWiper blades on the windscreenLift wiper arm, press retaining cliptowards wiper arm and detach wiperblade.Wiper

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

Vehicle care 1012. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate anti-clockwise, remove andrenew bulb.3. Insert bulb holder in reflector,rotate clockwise to e

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

Vehicle care 1033. Insert new bulb, ensuring contactsprings hold the bulb securely.4. Install lens in headlining bypushing it back into originalpositi

104 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 105Engine compartment fuseboxThe fuse box is located next to thebattery in the engine compartment.Disengage the cover and tilt upwardsto

106 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 107Vehicle toolsToolsTo access the jack, vehicle tools andtyre repair kit 3 110, open tailgateand pull up load compartment floorcarpet us

108 Vehicle careIn accordance with country-specificregulations, affix the speed sticker inthe driver's field of view.Tyre designationsE.g. 185/65

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Vehicle care 109The legally permissible minimumtread depth (1.6 mm) has beenreached when the tread has worndown as far as one of the tread wearindicat

110 Vehicle care9 WarningDamage may lead to tyre blowout.The use of tyre chains is not permittedon the temporary spare wheel.Tyre repair kitMinor dama

Vehicle care 1112. Unscrew valve cap from defectivetyre and unscrew valve insertusing supplied remover.3. Remove the plug from the end ofthe filler ho

112 Vehicle caretyre is too badly damaged. Seekthe assistance of a workshop.If the tyre is overinflated, reducethe pressure by pressing thedeflation b

Vehicle care 113Make the following preparations andobserve the following information: Park the vehicle on a level, firm andnon-slippery surface. The

114 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 115Use of a spare wheel that is smallerthan the other wheels or together withwinter tyres could affect driveability.Have the defective ty

116 Vehicle care Wear eye protection and protectiveclothing when handling a battery. Use a booster battery with thesame voltage (12 volts). Its capa

Vehicle care 1174. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rearwindow) of the vehicle receivingthe jump start.5. Reverse above sequence

118 Vehicle careCautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.When the engine is not running,considerably m

In brief 11Instrument panel overview1 Side air vents ... 792 Door window defrostervents ... 793

Vehicle care 119If using a vehicle wash, comply withthe vehicle wash manufacturer'sinstructions. The windscreen wipersand rear window wiper must

120 Vehicle careAfter the underbody is washed, checkthe underbody and have it waxed ifnecessary.Bitumen/rubber materials coulddamage the PVC coating.

Service and maintenance 121Service andmaintenanceGeneral information ... 121Recommended fluids, lubricantsand parts ...

122 Service and maintenanceRecommended fluids,lubricants and partsRecommended fluids andlubricantsOnly use products that have beentested and approved.

Service and maintenance 123 down to -25°C:SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 below -25°C:SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40Coolant and antifreezeUse antifreeze of recommend

124 Technical dataTechnical dataVehicle identification ... 124Vehicle data ... 126Vehicle identificationVeh

Technical data 125Information on identification plate:1 = Manufacturer2 = Vehicle Identification Number3 = Permissible gross vehicleweight rating4 = P

126 Technical dataVehicle dataEngine dataSales designation 1.0 1.2Engine identifier codeK 10 B K 12 BNumber of cylinders 3 4Piston displacement [cm3]9

Technical data 127PerformanceEngine K 10 B K 12 BMaximum speed1) [mph]Manual transmission 99 109Automatic transmission – 106Fuel consumption - CO2-emi

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 131

132IndexAAccessories and vehiclemodifications ... 94Adjustable air vents ... 79Airbag and belt tensioners .

133Engine coolant ... 97Engine coolant temperature ... 60Engine data ... 126Engine exhaust

134OOdometer ...54Operation ... 71Outside temperature ... 52Overr

135WWarning chimes ... 62Warning triangle ... 47Washer and wiper systems ... 13Washer fluid ...

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In brief 13Hazard warning flashersOperated with the ¨ button.Hazard warning flashers 3 65.HornPress j.Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wipersMIST =

14 In briefWindscreen washer systemPull lever.Windscreen washer system 3 51,Washer fluid 3 98.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 condition3 108, 3 129. Engine oil level and fluid levels3 96. All windows, mirror

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 ... 21

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 windowsLockingClose doors and tailgate.Central locking system with keyactivationTurn the key in the driver's door lockto the r

Keys, doors and windows 21Interior lockLocks or unlocks the doors frominside the vehicle.To lock front doors from outside thevehicle, press the interi

22 Keys, doors and windowsNoteThe installation of certain heavyaccessories onto the tailgate mayaffect its ability to remain open.If the tailgate is o

Keys, doors and windows 23Anti-theft locking system with radioremote controlPress button e on the radio remotecontrol twice within 3 seconds.Immobilis

24 Keys, doors and windowsElectric adjustmentSelect the relevant exterior mirror byturning the control to left (L) or right(R). In the central positio

Keys, doors and windows 25Interior mirrorsManual anti-dazzleTo reduce dazzle, adjust the lever onthe underside of the mirror housing.WindowsManual win

26 Keys, doors and windowsChild safety systemPress switch z to deactivate frontpassenger door power windowoperation when a child is occupyingthe seat.

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

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Seats, restraints 299 DangerDo not sit nearer than 10 inches tothe steering wheel, to permit safeairbag deployment.Seat backrestsPull lever, adjust in

30 Seats, restraintsSeat beltsThe belts are locked during heavyacceleration or deceleration of thevehicle for the safety of theoccupants.9 WarningFast

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

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 ofa number of individual systems.When triggered the airbags inflatewithin milliseconds. Th

34 Seats, restraintsThe front airbag system is triggered inthe event of an accident of a certainseverity in the depicted area. Theignition must be on.

Seats, restraints 35The side airbag system is triggered inthe event of an accident of a certainseverity in the depicted area. Theignition must be on.T

36 Seats, restraintsThe risk of injury to the head in theevent of a side impact is considerablyreduced.9 WarningKeep the area in which the airbaginfla

Seats, restraints 37As long as the control indicator * isnot illuminated, the airbag systemsfor the front passenger seat will inflatein the event of a

38 Seats, restraintsOnly allow children to enter and exitthe vehicle at the side facing awayfrom the traffic.When the child restraint system is notin

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

Seats, restraints 39Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint systemWeight and age classOn front passeng

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

Seats, restraints 41ISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight cla

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

Storage 43StorageStorage compartments ... 43Load compartment ... 45Roof rack system ... 48Loadi

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

Storage 45Load compartmentFolding down rear backrestsRemove load compartment cover asnecessary.Push head restraints down bypressing the catch.Put the

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

Storage 47The cover can be stored in the rearfloor storage compartment.FittingEngage cover in side guides.Rear floor storage coverTo access the rear f

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

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

Storage 49 When transporting objects in theload compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angledforward. Do not allow the load to prot

50 Instruments and controlsInstruments andcontrolsControls ... 50Warning lights, gauges andindicators ...

Instruments and controls 51HornPress j.Windscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiperMIST = misting functionOFF = offINT = adjustable timed intervalwipeLO =

52 Instruments and controlsWindscreen washerPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayedonto the windscreen.In vehicles with timed interval wipeposition INT, t

Instruments and controls 53ClockThe time is shown in the odometerdisplay when the ignition is switchedon.Setting the timePress and hold the X button f

54 Instruments and controlsThe portable ashtray can be fitted inthe front or rear cup holder in thecentre console.Warning lights, gaugesand indicators

Instruments and controls 55Odometer display brightnessTo change brightness level, switch onheadlights and press the MODEbutton repeatedly until the sq

56 Instruments and controlsControl indicator Y illuminates if thelevel in the tank is low. Refuelimmediately.Never run the tank dry.Because of the fue

Instruments and controls 57Control indicators

58 Instruments and controlsThe control indicators described arenot present in all vehicles. Thedescription applies to all instrumentversions. When the

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Instruments and controls 59Charging systemp illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and goes out shortly afterthe engine starts.Il

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

Instruments and controls 61Illuminates when the engine isrunningCautionEngine lubrication may beinterrupted. This may result indamage to the engine an

62 Instruments and controlsHeadlight range adjustment 3 65.Fog light> illuminates green.Illuminated when the front fog lightsare on 3 66.Rear fog l

Instruments and controls 63Trip computerThe functions can be selected bypressing the MODE button repeatedlyin the instrument cluster.Press the MODE bu

64 LightingLightingExterior lighting ... 64Interior lighting ... 67Exterior lightingLight switchTur

Lighting 65Headlight rangeadjustmentManual headlight rangeadjustment To adapt headlight range to thevehicle load to prevent dazzling: turnknurled whee

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

Lighting 67Interior lightingInterior lightsDuring entry and exit of the vehicle,the light automatically switches onand then off after a delay.Operate

68 Infotainment systemInfotainment systemIntroduction ... 69Radio ... 72Audio p

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

Infotainment system 69Introduction

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

Infotainment system 715. Press and hold the PTY button forapprox. 2 seconds to enter thechosen user ID. SEC appearsagain in the display and the unitsw

72 Infotainment systemAuto Volume ControlThe AVC function automaticallyadjusts volume depending on vehiclespeed to compensate for road noise.In the so

Infotainment system 73To exit automatic storing while storingis in progress, press the AST buttonagain. Previously stored stations arenot overwritten.

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

Infotainment system 75Audio playersCD playerThe CD player can play audio CDsand, if equipped, MP3 CDs. The CDtype is automatically recognised.CautionD

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

Climate control 77Climate controlClimate control systems ... 77Air vents ... 79Maintenance ...

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

In brief 7Seat adjustmentSeat positioningPull handle, slide seat, releasehandle.Seat adjustment 3 28, Seat position3 28.Seat backrestsPull lever, adju

Climate control 79Demisting and defrosting thewindows V Set air distribution control to V. Set temperature control to warmestlevel. Set fan speed to

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

Driving and operating 81Driving and operatingDriving hints ... 81Starting and operating ... 81Engine exhau

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

Driving and operating 83ActivationThe stop-start system is available assoon as the engine is started, thevehicle starts off and the conditionsas state

84 Driving and operating the battery is sufficiently chargedand in good condition the engine is warmed up the engine coolant temperature isnot too

Driving and operating 85uphill slopes. Depress the footbrake at the same time to reduceoperating force. Switch off the engine and ignition.Push key i

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

Driving and operating 87Rocking the vehicleRocking the vehicle is onlypermissible if the vehicle is stuck insand, mud or snow. Move the selectorlever

88 Driving and operating3. Push the button witha screwdriver and move theselector lever out of P. If P isengaged again, the selector leverwill be lock

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 89BrakesThe brake system comprises twoindependent brake circuits.If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle canstill be braked using

90 Driving and operatingBrake assistIf the brake pedal is depressedquickly and forcefully, maximumbrake force is automatically applied(full braking).M

Driving and operating 91Control indicator TCSS OFFilluminates.TC is reactivated by pressing theTCSS OFF button again.Control indicator TCSS OFF 3 60.E

92 Driving and operatingRefuelling9 DangerBefore refuelling, switch off engineand any external heaters withcombustion chambers (identifiedby sticker o

Driving and operating 93The figures given must not be takenas a guarantee for the actual fuelconsumption of a particular vehicle.Furthermore, fuel con

94 Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information ... 94Vehicle checks ... 95Bulb replacement ...

Vehicle care 95 Check the engine oil level. Check the coolant level. Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehiclerecoveryInformation on en

96 Vehicle careLocate the safety catch on theunderside of the bonnet, push thecatch to the left and lift the bonnet.Air intake 3 80.Secure the bonnet

Vehicle care 97We recommend the use of the sametype of engine oil that was used at thelast change.The engine oil level must not exceedthe MAX mark on

98 Vehicle careWasher fluidFill with clean water mixed witha suitable quantity of windscreenwasher fluid which containsantifreeze.BrakesA squealing no