Vauxhall Agila (2012 year). Manual

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Instruments and controls

Warning lights, gauges

Odometer

Odometer display brightness

and indicators

Speedometer

Displays the recorded distance.

To change brightness level, switch on

headlights and press the MODE

button repeatedly until the squares

that indicate the brightness level

Indicates vehicle speed.

appear in the odometer display.

⃞⃞⃞⃞ = maximum brightness

⃞

= minimum brightness

Press and hold the MODE button to

cycle through brightness levels.

Trip odometer

Displays the recorded distance since

the last reset.

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Instruments and controls

There are two independent trip

Drive in a low engine speed range for

Control indicator Y illuminates if the

odometers which indicate how far the

each gear as much as possible.

level in the tank is low. Refuel

vehicle has been driven since the last

immediately 3 89.

reset.

Caution

Never run the tank dry.

Press the MODE button repeatedly

Because of the fuel remaining in the

If the needle is in the red warning

until A or B appears on the left of the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

zone, the maximum permitted

display.

than the specified tank capacity.

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

To reset a trip odometer, press and

at risk.

hold the MODE button for approx. 2

Service display

seconds while the relevant trip

odometer is displayed.

Fuel gauge

In the case of vehicles with fixed

engine oil change and service

intervals, InSP appears in the

Tachometer

odometer display if the ignition is

switched on when servicing is

overdue: have the next service

carried out within one week or

300 miles. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Displays the fuel level in the tank (F

indicates full, E indicates empty).

Displays the engine speed.

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Instruments and controls

versions. When the ignition is

Transmission display

switched on, most control indicators

will illuminate briefly as a functionality

test.

The control indicator colours mean:

red

= danger, important

reminder

yellow

= warning, information, fault

green

= confirmation of activation

blue

= confirmation of activation

After the service is complete, have

the display reset. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

The mode or selected gear is shown

in the transmission display.

= Automatic transmission

park position

= Reverse gear

= Neutral

= Drive

L, 2, 3

= Selected gear, automatic

transmission

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

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Instruments and controls

Turn signal

9 Warning

O flashes green.

Fasten seat belt before each trip.

Have the cause of the fault

Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard

remedied immediately by a

warning flashers are activated.

In the event of an accident, people

workshop.

not wearing seat belts endanger

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

their fellow occupants and

light or associated fuse.

Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 30,

themselves.

Bulb replacement 3 97.

3 33.

Fuses 3 101.

Fastening the seat belt 3 31.

Turn signals 3 64.

Airbag deactivation

Airbag and belt tensioners

* for front passenger airbag

Seat belt reminder

v illuminates red.

illuminates or flashes yellow.

X for driver seat illuminates or flashes

When the ignition is switched on, v

Illuminates

red.

flashes several times. If it does not

When the front and side airbag

flash when the ignition is switched on,

systems for the front passenger seat

Illuminates

stays lit, illuminates or flashes while

have been deactivated.

After the ignition is switched on until

driving, there is a fault in the belt

the seat belt is fastened.

tensioner or the airbag system. The

Flashes

airbags and belt tensioners may fail to

When the ignition is switched on.

Flashes

trigger in the event of an accident.

If vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph and

Deployment of the belt tensioners or

driver seat belt is not fastened, X will

airbags is indicated by continuous

flash for approx. 90 seconds along

illumination of v.

with a warning chime.

X will then illuminate until driver seat

belt is fastened.

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Instruments and controls

Malfunction indicator light

Antilock brake system

9 Danger

Z illuminates yellow.

(ABS)

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

Illuminates when the ignition is

u illuminates yellow.

a child restraint system together

switched on and goes out shortly after

Illuminates briefly after the ignition is

with activated front passenger

the engine starts.

switched on. The system is ready for

airbag.

operation when the u goes out.

Risk of fatal injury for an adult

Illuminates when the engine is

If u does not go out after a few

person with deactivated front

running

seconds, or if it illuminates while

passenger airbag.

Fault in the emission control system.

driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The

The permitted emission limits may be

brake system remains operational but

Airbag system 3 33, belt tensioners

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

without ABS regulation.

3 30.

workshop immediately.

If during driving u illuminates in

conjunction with R, there is a serious

Charging system

Brake system

fault in the brake system. Seek the

p illuminates red.

R illuminates red.

assistance of a workshop

Illuminates when the ignition is

immediately.

Illuminates when the parking brake is

switched on and goes out shortly after

released if the brake fluid level is too

Antilock brake system 3 86.

the engine starts.

low 3 95.

Power steering

Illuminates when the engine is

9 Warning

running

c illuminates yellow.

Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not

Stop. Do not continue your

If c does not illuminate when the

charging. Engine cooling may be

journey. Consult a workshop.

ignition is switched on, stays lit or

interrupted. Power to the brake servo

illuminates during driving, there is a

unit may be cut. Seek the assistance

Illuminates after the ignition is

fault in the power steering system.

of a workshop.

switched on if the parking brake is

applied 3 87.

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Instruments and controls

The vehicle can be steered but

once per second. Reactivate system

Illuminates or flashes when the

considerably more force is required.

by driving in a straight line at over

engine is running if the coolant

Contact a workshop.

9 mph briefly until flashing ceases.

temperature is too high.

Caution

Electronic Stability

Program

Program fault

If engine coolant temperature is

b illuminates or flashes yellow.

a illuminates yellow.

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

If it illuminates during driving, there is

Illuminates

coolant level.

a fault with ESP®. The vehicle's brake

There is a fault in the system.

system remains operational without

Continued driving is possible. Driving

Coolant level 3 94.

ESP® regulation. Seek the

stability, however, may deteriorate

If there is sufficient coolant, consult a

assistance of a workshop.

depending on road surface

workshop.

Electronic Stability Program 3 88.

conditions.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

Engine oil pressure

by a workshop.

Traction Control system off

I illuminates red.

a illuminates yellow.

Flashes

Illuminates when the ignition is

Illuminates continuously when the

The system is actively engaged.

switched on and goes out shortly after

system is deactivated.

Engine output may be reduced and

the engine starts.

Traction control system 3 88.

the vehicle may be braked

automatically to a small degree.

If the vehicle's battery has been

Engine coolant

disconnected and reconnected, the

temperature

system is deactivated and b flashes

W illuminates or flashes red.

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Instruments and controls

Illuminates when the engine is

Check oil level before seeking

Illuminates

running

assistance of a workshop 3 93.

Illuminates green during an Autostop.

If ENG A-STOP illuminates yellow

Caution

Low fuel

there is a fault in the Stop-start

system. Seek the assistance of a

Y illuminates yellow.

Engine lubrication may be

workshop.

interrupted. This may result in

Illuminates when level in fuel tank is

damage to the engine and/or

too low.

Flashes

locking of the drive wheels.

Catalytic converter 3 83.

Flashes green during an auto restart.

Stop-start system 3 80.

1. Move out of the flow of traffic as

Immobiliser

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

d illuminates or flashes yellow.

High beam

2. Depress clutch.

P illuminates blue.

Illuminates

3. Select neutral gear, set selector

Illuminated when high beam is on and

d illuminates when the ignition is

lever to N.

during headlight flash 3 62.

switched on and goes out shortly after

4. Switch off ignition.

the engine starts.

Headlight levelling system

9 Warning

Flashes

? illuminates during driving to

After the ignition is switched on, there

indicate a fault that requires

When the engine is off,

may be a fault in the immobiliser

immediate attention. Seek the

considerably more force is needed

system. The engine cannot be

assistance of a workshop as soon as

to brake and steer.

started.

possible.

Do not remove key until vehicle is

Headlight range adjustment 3 63.

stationary, otherwise the steering

Stop-start system

wheel lock could engage

ENG A-STOP illuminates or flashes

unexpectedly.

yellow / green.

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Instruments and controls

Seat belt reminder 3 56.

Fog light

Vehicle messages

> illuminates green.

Warning chimes

Illuminated when the front fog lights

are on 3 64.

When starting the engine or

while driving

Rear fog light

■ If the driver's seat belt is not

r illuminates yellow.

fastened and vehicle speed

exceeds approx. 9 mph.

Illuminated when the rear fog light is

on 3 64.

■ When operating the turn signals.

During an Autostop

Door open

■ If the driver's seatbelt is unfastened

h illuminates red.

and driver's side door is opened.

Illuminates when a door or the tailgate

■ A system failure is detected

is open.

preventing auto re-start.

■ The bonnet is opened.

■ Gear selector lever is moved to

positions other than neutral without

depressing clutch pedal.

When the vehicle is parked and/

or the driver's door is opened

■ When the key is in the ignition

switch.

■ With exterior lights on (and ignition

key removed).

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Instruments and controls

Range

Instantaneous consumption

Trip computer

Range is calculated from current fuel

Display of the instantaneous

tank content and current

consumption. Until the vehicle is

The functions can be selected by

consumption. The display shows

moving, --.- appears in the display.

pressing the MODE button repeatedly

average values.

in the instrument cluster.

Setting units of measure

After refuelling, the range is updated

automatically after a brief delay.

You can select which units of

measure are to be used for fuel

When the fuel level in the tank is low,

consumption figures.

--.- appears in the odometer display.

With the vehicle stationary and with

Additionally the control indicator Y in

instantaneous consumption showing

the instrument cluster illuminates.

in the display, press and hold the

MODE button for a few seconds to

Average consumption

toggle between gal/h and mpg.

Display of average consumption. The

measurement can be reset at any

Interruption of power supply

time.

If the power supply has been

To reset, press the MODE button for

interrupted or if the battery voltage

Press the MODE button to select one

a few seconds while the average

has dropped too low, the values

of the functions:

consumption is showing in the

stored in the trip computer will be lost.

display.

■ Range

The display will show --.- briefly and

■ Average consumption

the average consumption figure will

■ Instantaneous consumption

update after a brief delay.

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Lighting

Headlight range

Headlights when driving

Hazard warning flashers

adjustment

abroad

The asymmetrical headlight beam

Manual headlight range

extends visibility at the edge of the

adjustment

road at the passenger side.

However, when driving in countries

where traffic drives on the opposite

side of the road, adjust the headlights

to prevent dazzling of oncoming

traffic.

Have the headlights adjusted by a

workshop.

Operated with the ¨ button.

Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights increase

visibility of the vehicle during daylight.

To adapt headlight range to the

The lights operate automatically

vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn

when the ignition is switched on.

knurled wheel to required position.

0 = front seats occupied

1 = all seats occupied

2 = all seats occupied and load

compartment laden¹⁾

2 = driver's seat occupied and load

compartment laden

¹⁾ Vehicles with automatic transmission: set to position 1.

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Lighting

Turn and lane-change

Front fog lights

Rear fog lights

signals

Operated with the > button.

Turn inner switch to r.

lever up

= right indicator

Front fog lights will only operate when

Rear fog light will only operate when

lever down

= left indicator

the headlights or sidelights are

the headlights are switched on.

switched on.

If the lever is moved past the

resistance point, the indicator is

Reversing lights

switched on constantly. When the

The reversing lights come on when

steering wheel moves back, the

the ignition is on and reverse gear is

indicator is automatically deactivated.

selected.

Switch the indicator off manually by

moving the lever to its original

position.

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Lighting

Misted light covers

Interior lighting

Caution

The inside of the light covers may mist

up briefly in poor, wet and cold

Interior lights

To prevent the battery from

weather conditions, in heavy rain or

becoming discharged, do not

after washing. The mist disappears

leave the interior light switch in the

quickly by itself; to help, switch on the

ON position when leaving the

headlights.

vehicle.

Load compartment lighting

The lighting switches on when

opened.

During entry and exit of the vehicle,

the light automatically switches on

and then off after a delay.

Operate switch:

OFF

= always off

DOOR = automatic switching on

and off

= always on

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Infotainment system

1. f: CD eject

16. b VOLUME: Press for on and off,

Theft-deterrent feature

2. 6: Sound settings

Turn for volume

The electronic security code makes

3. i: Mute/unmute

17. CD: CD player mode

the unit inoperable if it is removed or

if the vehicle battery is disconnected

4. AST: Auto search

18. FM/AM: Switch between FM and

unless the correct 4-digit code is

AM wavebands

5. Display

entered. The default code is 0000

19. g: Radio search downwards,

6. CD slot

when delivered new.

CD/MP3 skip backwards

7. AF: Alternative Frequency

20. h: Radio search upwards,

Setting a new 4-digit security ID

8. PTY: Program Type

CD/MP3 skip forwards

1. Press the b VOLUME control to

9. TA: Traffic Announcement

switch off.

10. 3, RDM: Radio preset station 3,

Steering wheel mounted

2. Press and hold the buttons

CD/MP3 random playback

controls

numbered 3 and 4 simultaneously

11. 6, TEXT: Radio preset station 6,

+ or -: volume

and press the b VOLUME control.

MP3 text display

i: Mute/unmute

SEC appears in the display.

12. 2, RPT: Radio preset station 2,

MODE: Change modes and switches

3. Press the h button and button

system on

numbered 1 simultaneously.

CD/MP3 repeat track

- - - - appears in the display.

g: Radio search downwards, CD/

13. 5, DISC/FLD+: Radio preset

MP3 skip backwards

4. Press button numbered 1

station 5,

repeatedly to increase the value

MP3 skip to next folder

h: Radio search upwards, CD/MP3

for the first user ID digit. Likewise,

skip forwards

14. 4, -DISC/FLD: Radio preset

buttons numbered 2, 3 and 4

station 4,

correspond to the second, third

and fourth digits. Set each digit by

MP3 skip to previous folder

15. 1, SCN: Radio preset station 1,

CD scan tracks

Vauxhall Agila (2012 year). Manual - part 4