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Vauxhall 2011 Astra Owner's Manual

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Summary of 2011 Astra

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    New astra 2011 models edition 1 t30422 new astra main 01.Indd 1 t30422 new astra main 01.Indd 1 04/08/2010 09:54 04/08/2010 09:54.

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  • Page 3: Contents

    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 tec...

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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 sh...

  • Page 6: Engineered to Thrill You.

    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 effi cient engines and the result is an altogether more exhilarating experience. 6 t30422 new astra main 06-07.I...

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  • Page 9: Designed to Move You.

    Designed to move you. New astra has a lean sculpted shape, a fi ve-door silhouette, yet athletic coupé-inspired lines. And a sporty confi dent stance accentuated by signature lighting. New astra – redefi ning traditional hatchback design inside and out. 9 t30422 new astra main 08-09.Indd 9 t30422 new a...

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  • Page 11: Quality to Surround You.

    Quality to surround you. The ethos of new astra design continues inside. Not just fl exible space and comfort for fi ve, driver-orientated ergonomics, intelligent features and unique storage solutions. But superior quality and almost obsessive detailing that fl ows throughout the car. T30422 new astra ...

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  • Page 15: Ideas to Work For You.

    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. T30422 new astra main 14-15.Indd 15 t30422 new ...

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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 s...

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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 – al...

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    Driving dynamics sport or tour? The touch of a button changes the whole driving dynamics to taut sporting excitement or relaxed long distance cruising. 21 even greater ride comfort, sharper steering response and exceptional agility were serious targets for the new astra chassis. And our success is p...

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    Engines and tr ansmis sions power and efficiency. New astra balances lively performance with fuel efficiency and low, euro 5 compliant emissions. And as you might expect, it’s all down to innovative vauxhall ecotec engine technology. Three ecotec petrol engines – a 1.4i 16v vvt available with 87ps a...

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  • Page 25: Always Respecting Our World.

    25 always respecting our world. We all share a responsibility to look after our world. That’s why vauxhall has been at the forefront of green automotive initiatives for many years. Most recently, we have been researching ways of developing new cars that are more efficient than ever before. The forth...

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    27 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 exa...

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    29 f e at ur es ergonomic sports seats. New astra’s orthopaedic ergonomic sports front seats adjust to suit your posture – perfectly. They feature superior side support and an extendable seat cushion, plus on the driver’s seat only, tilt adjustment and electric lumbar support. Standard on elite mode...

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    31 inf ot ainment new astra audio equipment offers a choice of cd player with mp3 format/ stereo radio or a cd-based satellite navigation unit with seven-inch colour monitor. A digital audio broadcast (dab) radio option is also available on both audio units offering a variety of advantages over trad...

  • Page 32: Choices to Inspire You.

    The new astra fi ve-door hatchback is available in a choice of six different trim levels – expression, es, exclusiv, sri, se and elite – each one a different and special interpretation of the new astra character. Choices to inspire you. T30422 new astra main 32-33.Indd 32 t30422 new astra main 32-33....

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    33 as tr a r ange t30422 new astra main 32-33.Indd 33 t30422 new astra main 32-33.Indd 33 04/08/2010 11:37 04/08/2010 11:37.

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    Expr es sion and es 34 expression and es • electronic stability programme (esp) • driver’s and front passenger’s airbags • front seat side-impact airbags • full-size curtain airbags • active-safety front seat head restraints • daytime running lights • 16-inch steel wheels with flush covers (steel sp...

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    Ex cl usiv 35 exclusiv additional features over and above es models: • cruise control • steering wheel mounted audio controls • chrome-bezelled steering wheel • ambient light in centre console and roof • front seat back storage pockets engine insurance availability groups (abi) 1.4i 16v vvt (87ps) 9...

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    Sri 36 engine insurance availability groups (abi) 1.4i 16v vvt (100ps) 9e 1.6i 16v vvt 12e 1.6i 16v vvt automatic 12e 1.4i 16v vvt turbo 17e 1.6i 16v turbo 24e 1.3cdti 16v (95ps) ecoflex 9e 1.7cdti 16v (110ps) ecoflex 15e 1.7cdti 16v (125ps) ecoflex 15e 2.0cdti 16v 20e 2.0cdti 16v automatic 20e *not...

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    37 t30422 new astra main 36-37.Indd 37 t30422 new astra main 36-37.Indd 37 04/08/2010 11:42 04/08/2010 11:42.

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    Engine insurance availability groups (abi) 1.6i 16v vvt 12e 1.6i 16v vvt automatic 12e 1.4i 16v vvt turbo 17e 1.6i 16v turbo 24e 1.3cdti 16v (95ps) ecoflex 9e 1.7cdti 16v (110ps) ecoflex 15e 1.7cdti 16v (125ps) ecoflex 15e 2.0cdti 16v 20e 2.0cdti 16v automatic 20e please note: insurance groups relat...

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    Se 39 t30422 new astra main 38-39.Indd 39 t30422 new astra main 38-39.Indd 39 04/08/2010 11:45 04/08/2010 11:45.

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    El it e 41 engine insurance availability groups (abi) 1.6i 16v vvt 12e 1.6i 16v vvt automatic 12e 1.4i 16v vvt turbo 18e 1.7cdti 16v (125ps) ecoflex 15e 2.0cdti 16v 20e 2.0cdti 16v automatic 20e please note: insurance groups relate to the 50 group rating. Model illustrated features flexride, front a...

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    Whe els 42 expression/es 16-inch steel wheel with flush cover. Standard wheels: se/elite 17-inch alloy wheel. Exclusiv 16-inch steel wheel with flush cover. Sri 17-inch alloy wheel. Sri 18-inch alloy wheel (extra cost option).* exclusiv 17-inch structure wheel (no cost option). Exclusiv 17-inch allo...

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    43 whe els t30422 new astra main 42-43.Indd 43 t30422 new astra main 42-43.Indd 43 04/08/2010 11:53 04/08/2010 11:53.

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    45 vxr s tyl ing vxr styling pack. This pack is available as a factory-fit option for most models or as separate accessories fitted by your vauxhall retailer. Styling products include: • front lower spoiler • rear lower skirt • rear roof spoiler • side sills models illustrated feature the vxr stylin...

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    Styling both rubber and velour floor mats (illustrated) are available for your new astra. Both styles sport an astra logo and have unique fixing points which help keep them firmly in place. Privacy shades – designed to provide shade from the sun when required. The windows can be lowered with the sha...

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    47 ac c es sories t30422 new astra main 46-47.Indd 47 t30422 new astra main 46-47.Indd 47 04/08/2010 12:05 04/08/2010 12:05.

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    Olympic white – solid available on all models. Sovereign silver – metallic* not available on expression models. Power red – solid (two-coat) available on all models. Technical grey – metallic* not available on expression models. With its sculpted shape and athletic lines, new astra is the perfect bl...

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    49 black sapphire – pearlescent* not available on expression models. Waterworld – pearlescent* not available on expression models. Myth green – pearlescent* not available on expression models. Silver lake – metallic* not available on expression models. Fresco – metallic* not available on expression ...

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    Scene cloth standard on: exclusiv models. Lace cloth – ergonomic sport seat optional at extra cost on: exclusiv/se/sri models. Leather – ergonomic sport seat standard on: elite models. Optional at extra cost on sri models as part of leather pack. Ribbon cloth/morrocana standard on: se models. Cordob...

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    51 new astra’s interior trims, available in comfortable, hardwearing fabric or perforated leather, have been carefully selected for their premium feel and appearance. They complement our exterior paint finishes and the textures, style and colour of the facia, door panels and other interior detailing...

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    Personalise your new astra the new astra has a number of features which can be activated or deactivated to suit the driver’s preference, and some can be memorised for each individual vehicle key. Depending on equipment level, whenever the key is removed from the ignition lock the following settings ...

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    Electronic stability programme-plus. Dual-zone electronic climate control (ecc). Cruise control. Heating and ventilation standard features ● air blend heater with six-speed fan ● side window demist vents and adjustable face-level air vents ● interior pollen fi lter ● rear passenger compartment heatin...

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    Front centre armrest with storage facility. Front passenger’s underseat storage facility. Electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror. Seating and upholstery standard features ● driver’s and front passenger’s seats with reach and recline adjustment ● driver’s seat height adjuster ● 60/40 split-fo...

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    Six-speed automatic transmission. Front fog light. High-pressure headlight washers. Mechanical standard features ● power-assisted steering ● lightweight macpherson strut front suspension ● semi-independent rear suspension with watt’s link and gas-pressure dampers additional features exp. Es exclusiv...

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    Folding key. Electrically operated front and rear windows. Front and rear parking distance sensors. Exterior and convenience features standard features ● hill start assist (hsa) – see d5 on page 62 ● electrically operated front windows with safety autoreverse and one-touch facility ● twin electrical...

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    Steering wheel mounted audio controls. Shark fi n aerial. Usb connection and auxiliary-in socket. Audio, communication and navigation features exp. Es exclusiv sri se elite cd player with mp3 format/stereo radio (cd 400) ● cd player with mp3 format ● am/fm stereo radio with 36 station presets ● auxil...

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    Petrol engines 1.4i 16v vvt (87ps) 1.4i 16v vvt (100ps) 1.6i 16v vvt 1.4i 16v vvt turbo 1.6i 16v turbo ecotec-4 ecotec-4 ecotec-4 ecotec-4 ecotec-4 capacity 1398cc 1398cc 1598cc 1364cc 1598cc maximum power 87ps (64kw) 100ps (74kw) 115ps (85kw) 140ps (103kw) 180ps (132kw) @ 6000rpm @ 6000rpm @ 6000rp...

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    Smarter driving tips • drive at an appropriate speed: staying within the speed limit increases driver safety, reduces co 2 emissions and saves fuel. At 70mph you could be using up to 9% more fuel than at 60mph and up to 15% more fuel than at 50mph • drive smoothly at all times: anticipate the ebb an...

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    Macpherson strut front suspension. Compound crank rear suspension includes innovative use of watt’s link. Watt’s link improves handling and ride comfort. T echnical dat a vauxhall assistance and warranties* ● all new vauxhalls qualify for a three-year vehicle warranty consisting of a one year/ unlim...

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    1510 (59.4) 4419 (173.9) 760 (29.9) 2685 (105.7) 1814 (71.4) excluding door mirrors 2013 (79.2) including door mirrors 974 (38.3) flex floor – adjustable luggage compartment fl oor. T echnical dat a exterior dimensions millimetres (inches) weights and towing data kg gross vehicle weight maximum towin...

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    Anti-lock braking system (abs) with cornering brake control (cbc) d1. Cornering brake control makes the car easier to control in extreme situations, particularly when braking sharply on a bend. It is particularly effective when carrying out emergency procedures, such as avoiding a child’s ball that’...

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    D7 d6 time. For example, when braking the dampers are adjusted accordingly, avoiding excessive body pitch and promoting more comfortable braking behaviour. Fast steering manoeuvres are detected via changes to the steering angle, and here the damping is changed to a fi rmer setting, reducing body roll...

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    Personalise your new astra the new astra has a number of features which can be activated or deactivated to suit the driver’s preference, and some can be memorised for each individual vehicle key. Depending on equipment level, whenever the key is removed from the ignition lock the following settings ...

  • Page 65

    Electronic stability programme-plus. Dual-zone electronic climate control (ecc). Cruise control. Heating and ventilation standard features ● air blend heater with six-speed fan ● side window demist vents and adjustable face-level air vents ● interior pollen fi lter ● rear passenger compartment heatin...

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    Front centre armrest with storage facility. Front passenger’s underseat storage facility. Electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror. Seating and upholstery standard features ● driver’s and front passenger’s seats with reach and recline adjustment ● driver’s seat height adjuster ● 60/40 split-fo...

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    Six-speed automatic transmission. Front fog light. High-pressure headlight washers. Mechanical standard features ● power-assisted steering ● lightweight macpherson strut front suspension ● semi-independent rear suspension with watt’s link and gas-pressure dampers additional features exp. Es exclusiv...

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    Folding key. Electrically operated front and rear windows. Front and rear parking distance sensors. Exterior and convenience features standard features ● hill start assist (hsa) – see d5 on page 62 ● electrically operated front windows with safety autoreverse and one-touch facility ● twin electrical...

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    Steering wheel mounted audio controls. Shark fi n aerial. Usb connection and auxiliary-in socket. Audio, communication and navigation features exp. Es exclusiv sri se elite cd player with mp3 format/stereo radio (cd 400) ● cd player with mp3 format ● am/fm stereo radio with 36 station presets ● auxil...

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    Petrol engines 1.4i 16v vvt (87ps) 1.4i 16v vvt (100ps) 1.6i 16v vvt 1.4i 16v vvt turbo 1.6i 16v turbo ecotec-4 ecotec-4 ecotec-4 ecotec-4 ecotec-4 capacity 1398cc 1398cc 1598cc 1364cc 1598cc maximum power 87ps (64kw) 100ps (74kw) 115ps (85kw) 140ps (103kw) 180ps (132kw) @ 6000rpm @ 6000rpm @ 6000rp...

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    Smarter driving tips • drive at an appropriate speed: staying within the speed limit increases driver safety, reduces co 2 emissions and saves fuel. At 70mph you could be using up to 9% more fuel than at 60mph and up to 15% more fuel than at 50mph • drive smoothly at all times: anticipate the ebb an...

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    Macpherson strut front suspension. Compound crank rear suspension includes innovative use of watt’s link. Watt’s link improves handling and ride comfort. T echnical dat a vauxhall assistance and warranties* ● all new vauxhalls qualify for a three-year vehicle warranty consisting of a one year/ unlim...

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    1510 (59.4) 4419 (173.9) 760 (29.9) 2685 (105.7) 1814 (71.4) excluding door mirrors 2013 (79.2) including door mirrors 974 (38.3) flex floor – adjustable luggage compartment fl oor. T echnical dat a exterior dimensions millimetres (inches) weights and towing data kg gross vehicle weight maximum towin...

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    Anti-lock braking system (abs) with cornering brake control (cbc) d1. Cornering brake control makes the car easier to control in extreme situations, particularly when braking sharply on a bend. It is particularly effective when carrying out emergency procedures, such as avoiding a child’s ball that’...

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    D7 d6 time. For example, when braking the dampers are adjusted accordingly, avoiding excessive body pitch and promoting more comfortable braking behaviour. Fast steering manoeuvres are detected via changes to the steering angle, and here the damping is changed to a fi rmer setting, reducing body roll...

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    Trust vauxhall every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication were accurate and up-to-date at the time of going to press (july 2010). Vauxhall vehicles are equipped with components manufactured by various general motors operating units and outside suppliers. The company r...