Vauxhall Agila 2008 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2008.5
Edition: January 2008
TS 1669-A-08
0 - 1VAUXHALL Agila
VAUXHALL Agila
-1-1Contents
Contents
Commitment to customer
satisfaction
Our aim: to keep you happy with your
vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised
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In brief. .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... 1-1
Keys, doors and windows .......... 2-1
Seats, restraints and interior....... 3-1
Storage compartments................ 4-1
Instruments and controls............. 5-1
Light ing . ....... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... .. ..... 6-1
Infotainment system.................... 7-1
Climate controls.......................... 8-1
Driving and operating.................. 9-1
Vehicle care.............................. 10-1
Service and maintenance ......... 11-1
Technical data........................... 12-1
Index ........................................ 13-1
0-1 Introduction
Introduction
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it easily accessible. This information is available under the sections
“Service and maintenance” and "Technical data" as well as on the identification plate.
Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Summer tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Weights
Permissible Gross
Vehicle Weight
–
= Payload
Tyre size with up to 3 persons with full load
EC kerb
weight
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 perfec tly . 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 m ust alw ays comply w ith 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 a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. All
Vauxhall Authorised Repairers offer
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics,
trained by Vauxhall, work according
to specific Vauxhall instructions.
The Owner's Manual should always
be kept together with the Warranty
Booklet in the vehicle: Ready to hand
in the glove box.
Make use of the Owner's
Manual:
Its "In brief" section 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.
In this manual, vehicles with the
steering wheel on the left-hand side
are shown. Explanations are the
same for vehicles with the steering
wheel on the right-hand side.
Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, in the descriptions
always relates to the direction of
travel.
In this manual, the internal engine
designations are used. The
corresponding sales designation
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
9 Danger, 9 Warning, Caution
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Dan ger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregard of these instructions
may endanger life.
0-3 Introduction
9 W arning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregard of these
instructions may result in injuries.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols:
The asterisk 3 signifies equipment
not fitted to all vehicles (model
variants, engine options, models
specific to one country, optional
equipment, genuine parts and
accessories).
The arrow symbol 3 signifies
“see page”.
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving
Your Vauxhall Team
0-4Introduction
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, 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, operate
button below the handle
Tailgate 3 2-5, radio remote control 3
2-1, central locking system 3 2-3.
1-2In brief
Longitudinal seat
adjustment: Pull handle,
slide seat, release handle
Seats 3 3-2.
Reclining seatbacks: Raise
release lever
Move seatback to suit seating
position.
Do not lean on seatback whilst
adjusting it.
Seats 3 3-2.
9 Warning
Important: Do not sit nearer than
10 inches (25cm) from the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Adjusting seat height 3:
Raise or lower lever
Lever pumping action
Upwards: Raises seat
Downwards: Lowers seat
Seats 3 3-2.
1-3 In brief
Adjusting head restraint
height: Press catch, adjus t
height, then release
Head restraints 3 3-1.
Fitting seat belt: Pull belt out
evenly from retractor, guide
over shoulder and engage in
buckle
The seat belt must not be twisted at
any point. The lap belt must lie snugly
against the body.
The seatbacks must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum
tilting angle approx. 25°).
To release seat belt, press red button
on belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 3-5 to 3-8, airbag system
3 3-13, seat position 3 3-2.
To adjust interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing
Swivel lever on underside of mirror
housing to reduce dazzle at night.
Take care when driving with interior
mirror adjusted for night vision. Rear
view may be slightly distorted in this
position.
Further information 3 2-9.
1-4In brief
Adjusting manual exterior
mirrors: Swivel lever in
required direction
Exterior mirrors 3 2-8, heated exterior
mirrors 3 2-9, 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 l ever 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.
1-5 In brief
1-6In brief
1 Side air vent s . .... .... .... .... ... 3 8-5
2 Door window defroster
vents ................................. 3 8-5
3 Storage tray ...................... 3 4-2
4 Front passenger’s airbag 3 3-13
5 Infotainment system.......... 3 7-1
6 Upper tray ......................... 3 4-2
7 Hazard warning................. 3 6-2
Control indicator for
front passenger airbag
deactivation 3 ........ .. .... ... 3 3-18
8 Centre air vents................. 3 8-4
9 Tac hometer .... .... .... .... .... ... 3 5-6
10 Parking lamps ................... 3 6-1
Turn signal lamps.............. 3 6-2
High beam......................... 3 6-2
Dipped beam..................... 3 6-2
Headlamp flash ................. 3 6-2
Rear fog lamp ...... .. ...... .. ... 3 6-3
11 Steering wheel mounted
remote control 3 .. .. .... .... ... 3 7-2
12 Central information display
for time and outside
temperature ...... .. ...... 3 5-3, 5-4
Instrument cluster.............. 3 5-8
Speedometer..................... 3 5-5
Odometer ......................... 3 5-6
Fuel gauge ........................ 3 5-7
Service interval display 3 3 5-13
Transmission display 3..... 3 5-7
Trip computer 3 .. .. .... .... .. 3 5-14
13
Driver’s airbag................. 3 3-13
Horn .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 3 5-2
14 Windscreen wiper/wash .... 3 5-2
Rear window wiper/wash .. 3 5-3
15 Front fog lamps 3...... .. .... .. 3 6-3
Headlamp range
adjustment 3 ..................... 3 6-1
TCSS deactivation .......... 3 9-11
16 Bonnet release ................ 3 10-2
17 Ignition swit ch.... .... .... .... .... 3 9-1
18 Steering wheel adjustment 3 5-1
19 Power outlet..................... 3 5-4
Cigarette lighter 3 ............ 3 5-5
20 Gears hift lev er. .. .... .... 3 9-4, 9-6
21 Storage tray
22 Climate controls .... .. .... .... . 3 8-1
23 Glove box...... .... .... .... .... ... 3 4-1
24 Fuse box...................... 3 10-12
25 Passenger airbag deactivation
switch 3.......................... 3 3-17
1-7 In brief
Exterior lamps controls:
Turn light switch:
P = Dipped beam
or high beam
o = Parking lamps
OFF = Off
Turn adjustment band:
r = Rear fog lamp
OFF = Off
Press button:
> = Front fog lamps 3
Headlamp warning device 3 5-13,
further information 3 6-1, headlamp
range adjustment 3 6-1, fog lamps
3 6-3, headlamps when driving
abroad 3 6-3.
Headlamp flash, high beam
and dipped beam:
Headlamp
flash
High beam = Push lever
Dipped beam = Pull lever back
Further information 3 6-2.
= Pull lever
towards steering
wheel
forwards
towards steering
wheel
1-8In brief
Turn signal lamps:
Upw ards = Right t urn
Dow nwards = Left turn
Further information 3 6-2.
Hazard warning lamps: Horn: Press j
On = Press ¨
Off = Press ¨ again
Airbag system 3 3-13, remote control
on steering wheel 3 3 5-1, 7-2.
1-9 In brief
Windscreen wiper:
MIST = Misting function
OFF = Off
INT = Timed interval wipe 3
LO = Slow
HI = Fast
Move lever up from position OFF:
Single swipe.
Windscreen wiper 3 5-2, further
information 3 10-5, 10-26, 10-27.
Windscreen wash system:
Pull lever towards steering
wheel
Windscreen wash system 3 5-3,
further information 3 10-5, 10-26,
10-27.
Rear window wiper and
wash systems: Rotate end
of lever
f =Wash
ON = Wiper on
INT = Timed interval wipe 3
OFF = Wiper off
f =Wash
Rear window wiper/wash systems
3 5-3, further information 3 10-5, 1026, 10-27.
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
transmission 3: 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
transmission 3: 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
transmission 3: shift into P). Also
turn front wheels towards kerb.
Lock doors and tailgate by pressing
button e on the radio remote
control 3. Press button e twice
within 3 seconds to activate the
anti-theft locking system 3.
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 3 10-1.
Radio remote control 3 3 2-1,
central locking system 3 2-3.
2-1 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys and locks ..................... 2-1
Doors... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... . 2-5
Vehicle security.................... 2-6
Ex terior mirrors.... .. ...... .. ...... . 2-8
Interior mirror ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... 2-9
Windows............................... 2-9
Keys 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 Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer by quoting the key number.
Ordering keys from a Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer guarantees
problem-free operation of the
immobiliser 3.
Keep spare key in a safe place.
Locks 3 10-26.
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.
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
section “Service and maintenance”
3 11-2 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 ins talled 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 doors may be manually locked
and unlocked using the key.
Press the interior lock to lock or
unlock the door from inside the
vehicle.
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.
To unlock driver’s door only:
Press button c on remote control
once:
Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
To unlock all doors and tailgate:
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 t he remote control,
the vehicle is relocked automatically.
2-4Keys, doors and windows
9 Warning
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked or unlocked via
the remote control if the key is in
the ignition switch.
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
9 Warning
Use the safety locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
To engage lock, open door and move
lock lever to lower position. Door
cannot then be opened from inside.
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.
2-5 Keys, doors and windows
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
instrument cluster.
9 illuminates in the
9 Warnin g
Do not drive with tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust
gases could penetrate the vehicle
interior.
To close
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing the luggage
compartment.
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.
2-6Keys, doors and windows
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system 3
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle. The doors
cannot be unlocked from inside.
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:
To unlock driver’s door only: Press
button c on remote control:
Hazard warning lamps flash twice.
- or Turn key in driver’s door lock towards
front of vehicle once.
To unlock all doors and tailgate:
Press button c 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.
2-7 Keys, doors and windows
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.
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.
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.
2-8Keys, doors and windows
Exterior mirrors
Convex mir rors
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.
Elec tric mirrors 3
Adjust with the four-w ay sw itch 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 fourway switch.
Ret urn the s elector s witch to the
central position to prohibit further
adjustment.
Folding mirrors
For the safety of pedestrians, the
exterior mirrors will swing out of their
normal mounting position in the event
of an accident-like impact.
Reposition the mirror by applying
slight pressure to the mirror housing.
2-9 Keys, doors and windows
Hea ted mirrors 3
The heating operates in conjunction
with the heated rear window using
button Ü.
Heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors 3 8-5.
Interior mirror
Manual mirror
To adjust interior mirror, swivel mirror
housing.
Swivel lever on underside of mirror
housing to reduce dazzle at night.
Take care when driving with interior
mirror adjusted for night vision. Rear
view may be slightly distorted in this
position.
Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be operated
with the crank.
Electric windows 3
9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the electric windows.
There is a risk of injury,
particularly for children, and a
danger that articles c ould become
trapped.
If there are children on the front
passenger’s seat, press the z
switch in the driver’s door to
deactivate electric window
operation.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Before leaving the vehicle,
remove the ignition key in order to
prevent unauthorized operation.
Operational with key in ignition switch
position ON.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door
windows are operated via two
switches located in the driver’s door.
For incremental operation, briefly pull
or press the appropriate switch.
For automatic opening of the driver’s
door window, press the switch down
fully and release it. Pull up the switch
to stop the window movement.
2-10Keys, doors and windows
An additional switch is located in the
front passenger’s door.
In the event of difficulty due to frost or
the like, pull the relevant window
switch several times until the window
is closed.
2-11 Keys, doors and windows
Child safety system
Press the z switch in driver’s door to
deactivate front passenger’s door
electric window operation when a
child is occupying the seat.
Press switch again to activate electric
window operation.
Sun v isors
Use the sun visor to protect from
glare by pulling it up, down or
swivelling it to the side.
Depending on equipment version,
sun visors also have vanity mirrors 3.
3-1Seats, restraints and interior
Seats, restraints
and interior
Head restraints ..................... 3-1
Front seats............................ 3-2
Rear seats ............................ 3-3
Seat belts .... ...... .. ...... .. ...... .. .. 3-5
Child rest raints ...... .. ...... .. ...... 3-9
Airbag system ....................... 3-13
Head restraints
Head restraint position
9 Warning
Only drive with head restraints
correctly adjusted.
For maximum protection, the middle
of the head restraint should be at eye
level. If this is not pos sible for
extremely tall persons, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position for
extremely small persons.
Height adjustment
To adjust head restraint height, press
catch, adjust height to suit then
release the catch.
Removal
Press catch. Pull up and remove the
head restraint.
Stow head restraints securely in
luggage compartment.
3-2 Seats, restraints and interior
Front seats
Seat position
9 W arning
Only drive with the seats correctly
adjusted.
Adjus t driver’s seat such that, with the
driver sitting upright, the steering
wheel is held in the area of its upper
spokes with the driver’s arms slightly
bent.
Slide front passenger’s seat as far
back as it will go.
The seatbacks must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum
tilting angle approx. 25°).
Longitudinal seat
adjustment
9 Warnin g
Never adjust seats whilst driving,
as they could move
uncontrollably.
To adjust, pull the handle on the front
seat, slide the seat and release the
handle.
Ensure seat audibly latches into
position before driving.
Reclining seatbacks
To adjust, raise the release lever,
move seatback to suit seating
position and release lever to lock
seatback in position.
Do not lean on the seatback whilst
adjusting it.
3-3Seats, restraints and interior
Adjusting seat height 3
To adjust, operate lever on side of
seat.
Lever pumping action
Upwards: Raises seat
Downwards: Lowers seat
Rear seats
Folding rear seatbacks
9 Warning
When adjusting the rear
seatbacks, use caution; beware
of moving parts.
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.
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