Vauxhall Agila (2012 year). Manual

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Infotainment system

pressing the corresponding

2. Repeatedly press buttons

To delete the existing user ID, repeat

button repeatedly until the chosen

numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 which

steps 1 to 3 in “Setting a new 4-digit

user ID is complete.

correspond to the digits of the

security ID”, then:

user ID, until the correct stored

5. Press and hold the PTY button for

1. Repeatedly press buttons

user ID is displayed.

approx. 2 seconds to enter the

numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 which

chosen user ID. SEC appears

3. Press and hold the PTY button for

correspond to the digits of the

again in the display and the unit

approx. 2 seconds. The unit

user ID, until the correct stored

switches off automatically.

user ID is displayed.

Switch the unit back on to operate: the

2. Press and hold the PTY button for

Entering the 4-digit security ID

system starts in radio mode. If the

approx. 2 seconds. - - - - appears

After reinstalling the infotainment

wrong user ID is entered 10 times,

in the display and the unit

system or reconnecting the vehicle

HELP appears in the display and the

switches off automatically.

battery, the 4-digit security ID must be

system will not operate. Seek the

Set a new user ID as described in

entered. SEC appears in the display

assistance of a workshop. Also, if the

“Setting a new 4-digit security ID”.

when the system is switched on.

user ID is lost, seek the assistance of

This does not happen if the system is

a workshop.

switched off and on again within 20

Operation

seconds.

Deleting 4-digit security ID

The stored user ID can be erased and

Switching on and off

To enter the user ID:

a new ID set at any time.

Press the b VOLUME control.

1. Press the h button and button

numbered 1 simultaneously.

Setting the volume

- - - - appears in the display.

Turn the b VOLUME control.

Mute function

Press the ibutton. In CD mode,

playback is paused. Press any button

to cancel the mute function.

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Infotainment system

Sound settings

Station memory

Radio

Press the 6 button to enter the sound

In each waveband, 6 stations can be

settings menu. When this button is

stored under preset station memory

AM-FM radio

pressed repeatedly the settings

locations 1-6.

AM (Long Wave and Medium Wave)

appear in the following order:

and FM (Frequency Modulation)

Storing stations manually

■ BAS - Bass

wavebands can be selected. Manual

Tune to the desired waveband and

■ TRE - Treble

and automatic storing facilities are

station. Press and hold the preset

available on each wavebands to store

■ BAL - Balance

station button (1-6) where the

stations that can be recalled using the

selected station is to be stored, for

■ FAD - Fader

preset buttons 1-6.

approx. 2 seconds. Previously stored

■ AVC - Auto volume control

stations are overwritten.

To adjust the displayed sound setting,

Radio mode

press button h or g.

Press the FM/AM button. Wavebands

Storing stations automatically

appear in the following order when

Tune to the desired waveband. Press

Press the 6 button to exit.

the button is pressed repeatedly:

and hold the AST button for approx.

FM1, FM2, LW, MW1, MW2.

2 seconds. 6 stations with strong

Auto Volume Control

signals are automatically stored

The AVC function automatically

Automatic search

under preset station memory

adjusts volume depending on vehicle

Press and hold the h or gbutton for

locations 1-6. Previously stored

speed to compensate for road noise.

approx. 1 second. The next

stations are overwritten. If AF is on,

In the sound settings menu, three

receivable radio station on the

only RDS stations will be found.

levels can be selected or the function

selected waveband will be found. If

can be switched off.

If less than 6 stations with strong

AF has been switched on previously,

signals can be received, the number

only RDS stations will be found.

of preset stations may be less than 6.

If no stations with strong signals can

be received, previously stored

stations are reset.

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Infotainment system

To exit automatic storing while storing

AF - Alternative Frequency

Switching AF and REG on and off

is in progress, press the AST button

An RDS program is transmitted on

Settings appears in the following

again. Previously stored stations are

several frequencies simultaneously.

order when the AF button is pressed

not overwritten.

When AF is on, the system

repeatedly:

automatically searches for the

■ AF on/REG off

Selecting stored stations

strongest receivable frequency.

Tune to the desired waveband and

■ AF on/REG on

press the relevant preset station

■ AF off/REG off

REG - Regionalisation

button.

Some RDS stations transmit different

AF and/or REG appears in the display

If a station is not stored on the

regional programs over different

when active.

selected button, - - - will appear in the

frequencies at certain times. With

display.

REG on, when searching for the

PTY - Program Type

frequency of a radio program with the

Many RDS stations transmit a PTY

strongest reception using AF, the

code that indicates the type of

Radio data system (RDS)

radio always remains tuned to the

program being broadcast, e.g. News

RDS is a service which helps search

selected regional program. With

or Sport. The PTY code enables

for the required FM station.

REG off, when searching for the

selection of the station according to

RDS stations transmit information

frequency of a radio program with the

program type.

which is automatically evaluated by

strongest reception using AF, the

an RDS radio. In some areas, other

radio does not consider regional

Searching for stations by program

functions associated with RDS are

programs.

type

available, e.g. REG - Regionalisation

Press the PTY button to select PTY

and TA - Traffic Announcement.

mode. Turn the b VOLUME control to

select the desired program type.

Press the h button or g button to

begin search. If no station within the

selected PTY code is received,

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Infotainment system

NOTHING appears in the display

If TP data is not received within

Radio reception

followed by PTY. Select another

approx. 20 seconds after TA is

Radio reception may be disrupted by

PTY as described above.

switched on, TP SEEK automatically

static, noise, distortion or loss of

takes place only once. If no TP station

reception due to:

TA - Traffic Announcement

is received, NOTHING appears in the

Traffic stations are RDS stations

display.

■ changes in distance from the

which transmit traffic information.

transmitter,

With TA on, the system searches for

PS - Program Service Name

■ multi-path reception due to

stations emitting TP - Traffic

Display of program name instead of

reflection,

Programs and tunes into these

station frequency.

■ shadowing.

stations in preference to others.

EON - Enhanced Other

When TA is active and a Traffic

Program is currently being received,

Networks

playback is interrupted for the traffic

With EON, traffic reports will be

announcement and resumes when

received, even if the set station does

the announcement ends.

not transmit its own traffic information.

When a traffic announcement is

Switching TA on and off

made, the unit switches to a traffic

Press the TA button to switch on

information station linked to EON.

traffic announcements. TA appears in

When EON is active, EON appears in

the display. When a Traffic Program

the display.

is currently being received, TP also

appears in the display. Press the

button again to switch off.

To search for a TP station -

TP SEEK, while TA is active, press

the h or g button.

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Infotainment system

Selecting next or previous track

Selecting next or previous MP3 folder

Audio players

Press the h button to skip to the next

If the MP3 CD consists of several

track and the g button to skip to the

folders, press the DISC/FLD+ button

CD player

previous track.

to skip to the next folder and the -

The CD player can play audio CDs

DISC/FLD button to skip to the

and, if equipped, MP3 CDs. The CD

Fast forwards/backwards search

previous folder.

type is automatically recognised.

Press and hold the h button to fast

Displaying MP3 text

forward and the g button to fast

Caution

rewind through the current track.

MP3 text types appear when the

TEXT button is pressed repeatedly:

Do not insert DVDs, small

Repeat play

■ Elapsed time

diameter single CDs and CDs with

Press the RPT button to play the

■ File name

irregular shapes into the unit. They

current track repeatedly. RPT

may become jammed or damage

appears in the display. Press button

■ Folder name

the mechanism.

again to switch off.

Press the TEXT button for approx. 2

seconds to enable scrolling text.

The system may not be able to play

Random play

CD-Rs or play them properly. CD-RW

Press the RDM button to play the

Removing CDs

discs cannot be played back.

tracks on the disc in random order.

Press the f button. The CD ejects.

RDM appears in the display. Press

CD/MP3 playback

button again to switch off.

Maintenance and care

With a CD already inserted, press the

■ If ERROR 1 appears in the display,

Scan CD

CD button.

the disc cannot be read.

Press the SCN button to play the first

To insert a CD, place the audio CD

few seconds of each track on the disc.

■ If ERROR 3 appears in the display,

into the slot with the printed side

SCN appears in the display. Press

the player has developed an

upwards until it automatically retracts.

button again to switch off.

unidentified error. The inserted disc

CD playback begins and CD IN

may not eject. Seek the assistance

appears in the display.

of a workshop.

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Infotainment system

Seek advice on predetermined

Phone

Caution

installation points for the external

antenna or equipment holder and

Mobile phones and CB

Mobile telephones and radio

ways of using devices with a

equipment may lead to

radio equipment

transmission power exceeding 10

malfunctions in the vehicle

watts.

Installation instructions and

electronics when operated inside

Use of a handsfree attachment

the vehicle with no exterior

operating guidelines

without external antenna with mobile

antenna, unless the above

The vehicle specific installation

telephone standards GSM

mentioned regulations are

instructions and the operating

900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only

observed.

guidelines of the mobile phone and

permitted if the maximum

handsfree manufacturer must be

transmission power of the mobile

observed when installing and

telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or

operating a mobile telephone. Failure

1 watt for the other types.

to do so could invalidate the vehicle

For reasons of safety, do not use the

type approval (EU directive 95/54/

phone while driving. Even use of a

EC).

handsfree set can be a distraction

Recommendations for fault-free

while driving.

operation:

■ Professionally installed exterior

9 Warning

antenna to obtain the maximum

range possible,

Operation of radio equipment and

mobile telephones which fail to

■ Maximum transmission power 10

meet above mentioned mobile

watts,

telephone standards is only

■ Installation of the phone in a

permitted using an antenna

suitable spot, consider relevant

located outside of the vehicle.

Note 3 33.

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Climate control

Heating will not be fully effective until

Climate control

Climate control systems

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Heating and ventilation

Climate control systems

system

Air distribution

= to head area via adjustable air

Air vents

vents

Maintenance

L = to head area via centre and

side air vents and to foot well

= to foot well

J = to windscreen, front door

windows, side air vents and to

foot well

V= to windscreen, front door

windows and side air vents

Intermediate settings are possible.

Fan speed

Controls for:

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

■ Temperature

to the desired speed.

■ Air distribution

■ Fan speed

Heated rear window Ü 3 26.

Temperature

red

= warm

blue

= cold

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Climate control

Notice

Maximum cooling

Air conditioning system

If the climate control is set to

maximal cooling while the ambient

temperature is high, an Autostop

may be inhibited until the requested

temperature in the passenger

compartment has been reached.

If the climate control is set to

maximal cooling while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine may

restart automatically.

Stop-start system 3 80.

Air recirculation system

Briefly open the windows so that hot

Cooling n

Operated with the

button.

air can disperse quickly.

Operated with the n button and

■ Cooling n on.

functional only when the engine and

9 Warning

fan are running.

■ Air recirculation system

on.

The exchange of fresh air is

The air conditioning system cools and

■ Set air distribution control to M.

reduced in air recirculation mode.

dehumidifies (dries) when outside

■ Set temperature control to coldest

In operation without cooling the air

temperature is a little above the

level.

humidity increases, so the

freezing point. Therefore

windows may mist up. The quality

■ Set fan speed to highest level.

condensation may form and drip from

of the passenger compartment air

■ Open all vents.

under the vehicle.

deteriorates, which may cause the

If no cooling or drying is required,

vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.

switch the cooling system off to save

fuel.

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

Side air vents

Air vents

windows V

Adjustable air vents

At least one air vent must be open

while cooling is on in order to prevent

the evaporator from icing up due to

lack of air movement.

Centre air vents

Direct the air flow by tilting the slats

■ Set air distribution control to V.

and turning the adjuster wheel left or

right.

■ Set temperature control to warmest

level.

To open or close the vent, turn the

adjuster wheel to the left or the right.

■ Set fan speed to highest level.

■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Fixed air vents

■ Open side air vents as required and

direct them towards the door

Additional air vents are located

The air flow can be directed as

windows.

beneath the windscreen and door

desired by tilting the slats up, down

windows and in the foot wells.

and sideways using the central

adjuster.

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Climate control

Maintenance

Air conditioning regular

operation

Air intake

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, cooling must

be operated for a few minutes once a

month, irrespective of the weather

and time of year. Operation with

cooling is not possible when outside

temperature is too low.

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting three

years after initial vehicle registration,

The air intake in front of the

including:

windscreen in the engine

■ Functionality and pressure test

compartment must be kept clear to

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

■ Heating functionality

dirt or snow.

■ Leakage check

■ Check of drive belts

Pollen filter

■ Cleaning of condenser and

The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,

evaporator drainage

pollen and spores from the air

■ Performance check

entering the vehicle through the air

intake.

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Driving and operating

Driving hints

Starting and operating

Control of the vehicle

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

Driving hints

Never coast with engine not

the first few journeys.

Starting and operating

running (except during

During the first drive, smoke may

Engine exhaust

Autostop)

occur because of wax and oil

Automatic transmission

Many systems will not function in this

evaporating off the exhaust system.

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

Park the vehicle in the open for a

Manual transmission

steering). Driving in this manner is a

while after the first drive and avoid

Brakes

danger to yourself and others. All

inhaling the fumes.

Ride control systems

systems function during an Autostop,

To optimize engine performance,

Fuel

but there will be a controlled reduction

Autostop may be inhibited during

in power steering assist and vehicle

initial driving.

speed is reduced.

Fuel and engine oil consumption may

Stop-start system 3 80.

be higher during the running-in

period.

Pedals

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the area of the pedals.

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Driving and operating

Before restarting or to switch off the

Ignition switch positions

Starting the engine

engine, turn key back to LOCK.

Overrun cut-off

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

is driven with a gear engaged but

accelerator is released.

Stop-start system

The stop-start system helps to save

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

emission. When conditions allow, it

LOCK

Ignition off

Manual transmission: operate clutch;

switches off the engine as soon as the

ACC

Steering wheel lock

Automatic transmission: operate

vehicle is at low speed or standstill,

released, ignition off

brake and move selector lever in P or

e.g. at a traffic light or in a traffic jam.

Ignition on

It starts the engine automatically as

START =

Starting

soon as the clutch is depressed. A

Do not accelerate;

battery sensor ensures that an

Turn key to position START and

Autostop is only performed if the

release.

battery is sufficiently charged for a

Start attempts should not last longer

restart.

than 15 seconds. If engine does not

start, wait 15 seconds before

repeating starting procedure. If

necessary, depress accelerator

before repeating starting procedure.

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Driving and operating

Activation

Autostop

During an Autostop, the brake

The stop-start system is available as

If the vehicle is at low speed or in

performance will be maintained.

soon as the engine is started, the

standstill, activate an Autostop as

Conditions for an Autostop

vehicle starts off and the conditions

follows:

The stop-start system checks if each

as stated below in this section are

■ Depress the clutch pedal

of the following conditions is fulfilled,

fulfilled.

■ shift the selector lever to N

otherwise an Autostop will be

Deactivation

■ release the clutch pedal

inhibited.

The engine will be switched off while

■ The stop-start system is not

the ignition stays on if the required

manually deactivated

conditions are met.

■ the bonnet is fully closed

■ the driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened

■ the battery is sufficiently charged

and in good condition

■ the engine is warmed up

■ the engine coolant temperature is

not too high

■ the ambient temperature is not too

low

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing the ENG A-

■ the defrosting function is not

STOP OFF button. LED in the button

activated

illuminates when the system is

An Autostop is indicated when ENG

■ the climate control system does not

deactivated.

A-STOP illuminates green in the

inhibit an Autostop

instrument cluster.

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Driving and operating

■ the brake vacuum is sufficient

Restart of the engine by the

■ the battery is discharged

■ the vehicle has moved since last

driver

■ the bonnet is opened

Autostop

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient

An Autostop may be less available as

engine. If the selector lever has been

■ the vehicle starts to move

the ambient temperature approaches

shifted out of N or other conditions are

not met, start using the ignition key.

■ the defrosting function is activated

freezing point.

ENG A-STOP will extinguish in the

■ the climate control system requests

Certain settings of the climate control

instrument cluster when the engine

an engine start

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

climate control chapter for more

restarts.

■ the predetermined timing has been

details.

If the selector lever is shifted out of

exceeded

Immediately after motorway driving

N before depressing the clutch first,

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

an Autostop may be inhibited.

restart will not take place.

portable CD player, is connected to

the power outlet, a brief power drop

Autostop may also be inhibited

Restart of the engine by the

during restart might be noticeable.

temporarily if the battery has been

stop-start system

recharged by an external source.

If the infotainment system is active,

The selector lever has to be in N to

audio sound may briefly be reduced

New vehicle running-in 3 79.

enable an automatic restart.

or broken during restart.

Battery discharge protection

If one of the following conditions

Warning chimes 3 60.

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

occurs during an Autostop, the

several battery discharge protection

engine will be restarted automatically

Parking

features are implemented as part of

by the stop-start system. ENG A-

the stop-start system.

STOP will flash green in the

■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily

instrument cluster when the engine

ignitable surface. The high

restarts automatically.

temperature of the exhaust system

■ The stop-start system is manually

could ignite the surface.

deactivated

■ the engine temperature is too low

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Driving and operating

■ Always apply parking brake without

Engine exhaust

Caution

pressing release button. Apply as

firmly as possible on downhill or

Fuel grades other than those listed

uphill slopes. Depress the foot

9 Danger

on pages 3 89, 3 126 could

brake at the same time to reduce

damage the catalytic converter or

operating force.

Engine exhaust gases contain

electronic components.

■ Switch off the engine and ignition.

poisonous carbon monoxide,

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

Push key into ignition switch before

which is colourless and odourless

damage the catalytic converter.

turning to LOCK position and

and could be fatal if inhaled.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

removing (vehicles with automatic

If exhaust gases enter the interior

the starter, running the fuel tank

transmission: depress foot brake

of the vehicle, open the windows.

dry and starting the engine by

and shift into P). Turn the steering

Have the cause of the fault

pushing or towing.

wheel until the steering wheel lock

rectified by a workshop.

engages.

Avoid driving with an open load

In the event of misfiring, uneven

■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or

compartment, otherwise exhaust

engine running, a reduction in engine

uphill slope, engage first gear or set

gases could enter the vehicle.

performance or other unusual

the selector lever to P before

problems, have the cause of the fault

switching off the ignition. On an

rectified by a workshop as soon as

Catalytic converter

uphill slope, turn the front wheels

possible. In an emergency, driving

away from the kerb.

The catalytic converter reduces the

can be continued for a short period,

amount of harmful substances in the

If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,

keeping vehicle speed and engine

exhaust gas.

engage reverse gear or set the

speed low.

selector lever to P before switching

If the control indicator Z illuminates

off the ignition. Turn the front

while driving, the permitted emission

wheels towards the kerb.

limits may be exceeded. Seek the

■ Lock the vehicle and activate the

assistance of a workshop

mechanical anti-theft locking

immediately.

system.

Malfunction indicator light Z 3 57.

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Driving and operating

The engine can only be started with

Automatic transmission

Selector lever

lever in position P or N. When position

N is selected, press brake pedal or

The automatic transmission permits

apply parking brake before starting.

automatic gearshifting.

Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

Transmission display

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Gears 3, 2, L

3, 2, L

= Transmission does not

park position, wheels are

shift above the selected

locked, engage only when the

gear.

vehicle is stationary and the

parking brake is applied

Press button on selector lever to

R = reverse gear, engage only

engage 3 or L.

when vehicle is stationary

Only select 3, 2 or L to prevent

The mode or selected gear is shown

N = neutral

automatic upshifting or as an aid in

in the transmission display.

D = automatic mode with all gears

engine braking.

The selector lever is locked in P and

Engine braking

can only be moved when the ignition

To utilise the engine braking effect,

is on and the brake pedal is applied.

select a lower gear in good time when

To engage P or R, push the release

driving downhill.

button on selector lever.

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Driving and operating

Rocking the vehicle

Kickdown

Rocking the vehicle is only

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

past the pressure point, the

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

transmission shifts to a lower gear

lever between D and R in a repeat

depending on engine speed.

pattern. Do not race the engine and

avoid sudden acceleration.

Fault

Parking

In the event of a fault the transmission

Apply the parking brake and engage

no longer shifts automatically.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

The ignition key can only be removed

by a workshop.

when the selector lever is in position

2. Remove cap concealing release

button.

Interruption of power

3. Push the button with a

supply

screwdriver and move the

Electronic driving

In the event of an interruption of

selector lever out of P. If P is

programmes

power supply, the selector lever

engaged again, the selector lever

■ Following a cold start, the operating

cannot be moved out of the P

will be locked in position again.

temperature programme may

position.

On variants with SHIFT LOCK

increase engine speed to quickly

If the battery is discharged, start the

button, push button and move

bring the catalytic converter to the

vehicle using jump leads 3 114.

selector lever.

required temperature.

If the battery is not the cause of the

Have the cause of the power

■ Under extreme cold conditions, the

fault, release selector lever:

supply interruption remedied by a

transmission may not automatically

workshop.

1. Apply parking brake.

upshift to 4th gear for a short period

4. Refit release button cap.

to allow operating temperature to

increase.

Vauxhall Agila (2012 year). Manual - part 5