Vauxhall 2012 Agila User manual

AGILA
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Edition: July 2006.
TS 1525-A-07
AGILA
Operation, Safety and Maintenance
Owner’s Manual
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VAUXHALL Agila
Owner’s Manual

Data specific to your vehicle
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Thisinformation is available under the section "Technical data" as well as on the vehicleidentification plate and in the Service Booklet.
Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Tyre size Tyre pressure 3persons with full load
Summer tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Weights
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Your Agila
Developed in accordance with thelatest findings of vehicle research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptional comfort.
Your vehiclerepresents an intelligent synthesis of advanced technology, outstanding safety, environmental compatibility and
economy in operation.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle safely and to see it performs perfectly.
ThisOwner’sManual provides you with all the necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengersare aware of the possible risk of accident and injury which may result from improper use of the vehicle.
TheOwner’sManual should always be kept in the vehicle: ready to hand in the glove compartment.
Make use of the Owner’s Manual:
zIts"In brief" section will give you an initial overview.
zThe table ofcontentsatthe beginning ofthis owner’s manual
and within the individual chapterswill show you where everything is.
zItsindex will help you find what you want.
zIt will familiariseyou with the sophisticated technology.
zIt will increase your pleasurein your vehicle.
zIt will help you to handleyour vehicle expertly.
The Owner’sManual is designed to be clearly laid-out and easily understood.
This symbol signifies:
6Continue readingon next page.
3The asterisk signifies: equipment not fitted to all vehicles
(model variants, engine options, models specific to one country, optional equipment,Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories).
Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as points of reference or indicatesome action to be performed.
Black arrowsin the illustrations indicate a reaction or a second action to be performed.
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. Wewish you many hours of pleasurable driving.
Your Vauxhall Team
9Warning
Text m arked 9Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury.Disregard of the
instructions may lead to injuries or endanger life.
Inform your passengers accordingly.

Contents Commitment tocustomer
satisfaction:
Our aim: to keep you happy with your
vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
offer first class service at competitive
prices. Experienced, factory-trained
technicianswork according to factory
instructions.Your Authorised Repairer can
supply you with GENUINE VAUXHALL-
APPROVED PARTS, whichhave undergone
stringent qualityand precision checks, and
of course usefulandattractive
VAUXHALL-APPROVED ACCESSORIES.
Our nameisyour guarantee!
For details of the
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer Network
pleaseringthis number; 01582 - 427200
In Brief ........................................................ 2
Instruments ............................................. 18
Keys, Doors, Bonnet ............................... 28
Seats, Interior .......................................... 39
Safety systems ........................................ 50
Lighting ................................................... 66
Windows, Sun roof ................................. 69
Climate control ....................................... 72
Driving Hints ........................................... 82
Savingfuel,
Protecting the environment ............... 84
Fuel consumption,
Fuel, Refuelling ................................... 86
Catalytic converter, Exhaust gases ...... 88
Brakes ...................................................... 92
Wheels, Tyres .......................................... 96
Roof racks,
Caravan and trailer towing ............ 102
Self-help ................................................ 106
If you have a problem .......................... 128
Maintenance,
Inspection System ............................. 130
Vehicle care .......................................... 140
Technical Data ..................................... 144
Index ...................................................... 158

2InBrief
In Brief Key numbers,
Codenumbers
Remove key number from keys.
The keynumber is specified in the vehicle
documents and in theCar Pass 3.
Alloy wheels 3: make a note of the key
identifier code.
Electronic immobiliser, infotainment
system 3: The code numbers are specified
in the Car Pass.
Donotkeepthe CarPass inthe vehicle.
6 Further information – pages 28, 29,
vehicle recommissioning – page 139. Picture no:14088h.tif
To unlock the vehicle and
open the doors:
With key in lock
turn key towards front of
vehicleor
pressbutton con the remote
control 3,
pull door handle and open door
Radio remote control 3: Press button c
once - only driver’sdoor is unlocked; press
button ctwice - all doors are unlocked.
To unlockthe doors from inside:
Pull up on lock button.
6 Door locks – page 30,
electronic immobilizer – page 29,
radio remote control 3– page 31,
central locking system 3 – page 33,
anti-theft locking system 3– page 33.

3In Brief
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To unlock and open
theluggagecompartment:
Turn the key anticlockwise to
horizontal position and back
to the vertical position
Alternativelypress button conthe remote
control 3twice,press button andopen
tailgate
6Mechanical unlocking – page 30,
radio remotecontrol 3 – page 31,
central locking system 3 – page 33,
tailgate – page 30.
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Front seatadjustment:
Pull handle,
slide seat,
release handle,
audiblyengageseat in position
Never adjust theseat whiledriving.It could
move in anuncontrolled manner when the
handle is pulled.
6 Seat position – page 39,
storage tray under seat 3– page 46.
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To adjust the front seat
backrest:
Turn the handwheel
Moveseatbackrestto suitseatingposition.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
6Seat position – page 39,
folding the front passenger seat – page 42.
9Warning
Donotsit nearer than 10 inches (25 cm)
from the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

4InBrief
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To adjust height 3
of front seat:
Pull lever on side
Lift leverand relievesomeweight from seat
to raise it or press down on seat with body
weight to lower it.
Neveradjustthe seatwhile driving. It could
move in an uncontrolled manner when the
handle is pulled.
6Seat position – page 39.
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To adjust the height of
front seathead restraints:
Tiltforward to unlock, hold firmly
and adjust height, release
6 adjusting
rear seat head restraints – page 40,
head restraint position – page 39,
head restraint removal – page 39.
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Adjusting interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing
Swivel lever on underside ofmirror housing
to reducedazzle at night.
9Warning
Do not sit nearer than 10inches(25 cm)
from the steering wheel, to permitsafe
airbag deployment.

5In Brief
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To adjust exterior mirrors:
Manually - press
edge of relevant
mirror;
Electrically 3- using four-way
switch indriver’s door
Four-way switch 3: Move rocker switch to
the left or right - thefour-way switch
adjusts the corresponding mirror.
Theexterior mirrors can be retracted (e.g.
when parking in tight spaces) through
slight pressure on the mirror housing.
Reposition the mirrors before starting off.
6Further information – page 65.
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Fitting seat belt:
Draw seat belt smoothly from
inertia reel, guide over shoulder
and engage in buckle
The belt must not betwisted at any point.
The lap belt must lie snuglyagainst the
body. Thebackrestmust not be tilted back
too far (recommended tilting angle
approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
6 Seat belts – pages 50, 52,
airbag systems 3– page 56,
seat position – page 39.
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Disengaging steering column
lock:
To release the lock,
move the steering wheel slightly
and turn the key to position 1
Positions:
0 = Ignition off
1 = Steering released,ignition off
2 = Ignition on,
Starting – page 15,
electronic immobiliser – page 29.
Remove key and lock steering wheel –
page16.