Astra G
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The Product The creation of the new Astra-G placed special emphasis on the consistent further development and implementation of environmental protection, corrosion protection, safety, driving comfort and anti-theft measures. Environmental protection
• ECOTEC engines • Reduced noise emissions • Use of recyclable and environmentally sound materials • CFC-free refrigerant • Water-based paints • Low-emission plastics • Fully galvanised body • Longer filter change intervals
Active safety
• MacPherson front suspension • Electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) • Modified rear suspension • Anti-lock brake systems ABS 5.3 and ABS 5.3/TC
Passive safety
• Full-size driver's and co-driver's airbags • Side airbags • Automatic pedal decoupling system • Provision for rear centre headrest and rear centre 3-point seat belt • Optimal safety for vehicle occupants by means of body structural measures • 3-point seat belts, with seat belt tensioners at the front • High-level brake lamp • Provision for the installation of OPEL-FIX child safety seats
1.2 The Product (continued) Driving comfort
• Continuously adjustable steering column optionally available • Integrated pollen filter • Improved heating and air conditioning • Easy-to-use rotary switches • Recirculating air filtering • Electrically actuated sliding roof optionally available • Electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) • Interior illumination with retardation relay • Electronic cruise control optionally available • Steering wheel remote control for audio systems optionally available
Anti-theft protection
• Radio remote controlled central locking • Electronic immobiliser with transponder, 2nd generation • Anti-theft warning system (ATWS) • Freewheel door locks and steering and ignition lock • Security door lock couplings • Rear seat backrest with anti-theft feature • Radio units with coding, external display, removable controls (CAR 300, CAR 400, CDR 500 and CCR 600) and code LED
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