Vauxhall 2011 Astra User manual

New Astra 2011 Models Edition 1
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Contents
Dynamic handling 06
Exterior styling 08
Interior styling 10
Innovative technology 14
Safety 16
Driving dynamics 20
Engines and transmissions 22
Environmental issues 24
Features 26
Infotainment 30
New Astra range 32
Wheels 42
VXR styling 44
Accessories 46
Colours 48
Trims 50
Equipment 52
Technical data 58
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Introducing the new Astra from Vauxhall.
A bold new shape and a dynamic driving experience. Innovative technology and a premium feel,
inside and out. Your new Astra. Sleek. Stylish. Dynamic.
This brochure covers new Astra Expression, ES, Exclusiv, SRi, SE and Elite models only. Some of the models shown include options and accessories
available at extra cost. And not all of the features described are available on every model. So please check in the Equipment section for further details.
From time to time, we may also offer alternative new Astra models such as Special Editions, featured in their own separate literature or found on the
Vauxhall website: www.vauxhall.co.uk
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Engineered to thrill you.
New Astra drives as dynamically as it looks. You’re connected
to the road with a new suspension set-up for seriously improved
ride and agility. Add powerful, more efficient engines and the
result is an altogether more exhilarating experience.
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Designed to move you.
New Astra has a lean sculpted shape, a five-door silhouette, yet athletic
coupé-inspired lines. And a sporty confident stance accentuated by signature
lighting. New Astra – redefining traditional hatchback design inside and out.
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Quality to surround you.
The ethos of new Astra design continues inside. Not just flexible
space and comfort for five, driver-orientated ergonomics, intelligent
features and unique storage solutions. But superior quality and
almost obsessive detailing that flows throughout the car.
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Ideas to work for you.
When you’re in touch with the latest technology, life just
becomes more simple, safer and stress-free. New Astra
can provide a different driving feel to match your mood.
And intelligent headlights that change with the conditions.
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Pedestrian area light (up to 20mph).
Wider spread of light (an extra eight
degrees left and right) illuminates
potential hazards.
Motorway light (over 60mph).
140 metre range, higher and brighter
than normal low beam, without dazzle.
Dynamic curve light (any speed).
Activated by steering angle and speed,
the headlights swivel up to 15 degrees
into the curve.
Town light (20-35mph). Wider and
lower spread of light. Activated by vehicle
speed together with street lighting.
Adverse weather light (up to 45mph).
Wiper or rain sensor activated for better
vision in bad weather conditions.
Static cornering light (up to 25mph,
also when reversing). Throws light
90 degrees left or right for enhanced
lateral vision.
LED daytime running light. Increases
your visibility to other road users without
increasing fuel consumption (unlike
low beam).
Country road light (30-60mph).
Wider spread and brighter light than
normal low beam. 70 metre range
without dazzle.
High beam with assist (any speed).
Automatically switches from high to
low beam as it detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
Intelligent Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL). New Astra’s intelligent
AFL headlights change their pattern to suit the location and the weather.
Sensing where you need the light most, they can even help you see around
corners. And if something is coming the other way, they dip automatically.
They can also be switched to ‘right hand traffic’ when travelling abroad.
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Safety
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Investing in your safety. State-of-the-art in-car safety doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens by continuous investment in award-winning technology. Innovations like
front, side and curtain airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, pedal release system
and active-safety 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. It won’t surprise you to
learn that Vauxhall innovation is helping to keep your insurance premiums down with
advanced security systems and smart new bumpers that minimise damage in low
speed impacts. That same engineering innovation is also reducing the risk of injury to
pedestrians should an impact occur.
Active-safety front seat head
restraints – minimise the risk of
whiplash injury and guard against
other head and upper body injuries.
Front and rear parking distance
sensors – sound a warning if they sense
anything behind, or in front of, the vehicle
when parking. Optional at extra cost.
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Safety
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