User manual OPEL ASTRA BROCHURE 2010 EDITION 1

[. . . ] Increases your visibility to other road users without increasing fuel consumption (unlike low beam). Investing in your safety. Innovations like front, side and curtain airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, pedal release system and activesafety front seat head restraints ­ all standard on every new Astra model ­ are aimed at helping to protect you in every type of impact situation. The front passenger's front and side airbags can be easily deactivated when carrying a child seat on the front passenger seat. And new Astra's advanced braking features together with the options of a sophisticated FlexRide chassis with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) and Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) technology play an equally important role in helping prevent accidents in the first place. [. . . ] Whichever new Astra model you choose, you can be sure of a precise, easy-shifting manual transmission ­ with six speeds on all turbo petrol models and all diesels except the 1. 3CDTi 16v. An all-new automatic six-speed transmission, available on the 1. 6i 16v VVT and 2. 0CDTi, features Active Select® which allows you to take control of gear changes via a sequential shift. *Anticipated availability Spring 2010. Engines and transmissions 17 Always respecting our world. We all share a responsibility to look after our world. That's why Opel has been at the forefront of green automotive initiatives for many years. We are always looking to reduce vehicle CO2 emissions, of course, and our ecoFLEX models like the Astra 1. 3CDTi 16v (95PS)* have among the lowest vehicle CO2 emissions in their class. We are working on even cleaner, alternative power sources, including zero-emission fuel cell technology for example. We have dramatically reduced manufacturing emissions, and our new models use more recycled materials and more recyclable parts than ever before. That way, we reduce our environmental impact in every phase of every vehicle's life cycle. Because your world is our world, too. *Anticipated availability Spring 2010. 19 Everything has its place. And the latest generation Astra has a whole new attitude to practical, ingenious interior stowage. Door pockets with room for bottles, a driver's storage compartment, drinks holders, front and rear centre armrests with closed storage compartments ­ to name just a few examples ­ new Astra keeps everything within easy reach. With space for 351 litres of luggage ­ extendable to 1216 litres with the 60/40 split-folding rear seat ­ new Astra also ranks among the roomiest vehicles in its class. And with our Flex Floor system, allowing the load floor to be mounted level with the rear sill or to the folded rear seats, it's easy to load and unload too. Eliminating the need for a separate roof rack or rear carrier, the revolutionary Flex-Fix® incorporates an integrated carrier system for two bikes. Most of the time, Flex-Fix® stays hidden behind the rear number plate, but when the need arises, you simply extend it, attach the extra rear lights and fix your bikes to the carrier. And an acoustic warning sounds when the carrier is extended and reverse gear is engaged. Flex-Fix® will be available as an extra-cost option on most new Astra models. *Anticipated availability Spring 2010. Please note: Anticipated availability for the front passenger's underseat storage facility (part of the Interior Versatility Pack) is Spring 2010. Equipment 21 1 7 6 5 2 3 4 From the new Astra's driving seat, the world is an altogether calmer, more comfortable place. New levels of interior style and quality combine with intuitive ergonomics that put you in total control. Special emphasis has gone into the design and engineering of new Astra's front seats, which now boast industry leading levels of adjustment. Their height can be raised by up to 65mm, while their fore-and-aft range extends to 280mm to ensure a better seating position for all drivers. Whichever way you look at it, new Astra is a very special space to sit. Ergonomic sports seat. New Astra's orthopaedic ergonomic sports front seats adjust to suit your posture ­ perfectly ­ with an improved tilt adjustment (driver's seat only) and electric lumbar support. [. . . ] Any such alterations will be notified to Opel dealers at the earliest opportunity; please consult your local dealer for the latest information. The specifications detailed within this brochure are not necessarily applicable to alternative models such as Special Editions. Details of any such models will be contained in specific literature or found on the Opel website. The colours reproduced in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual paint colour or trim material due to the limitations of the printing process. [. . . ]