Introduction The product (Accessories)

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