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2017 AstraASPT00.46I - Participant Guide
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MY17 Holden Astra Participant Guide Page 1
The All New MY17 BK Astra Participant Guide
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MY17 Holden Astra Participant Guide Page 2
Contents The All New MY17 BK Astra Participant Guide ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 A Story of Success .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Customer Profiling........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Customer Experience .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Astra Sales Opportunities/Strategies ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Existing Cruze Customers ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Finance customer’s contracts reaching end-of-term ................................................................................................................. 9
Model Line Up ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Product Overview: Astra R .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Product Overview: Astra RS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Product Overview: Astra RS-V ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Exterior Styling ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Interior Styling ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Astra Technology ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Active Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
“Holden Eye” front camera ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 RS-V Optional Pack’s Technology ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Key Active Safety Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with camera ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Radar .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Low Speed City Stop ................................................................................................. 18 Following Distance Indicator ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Lane Keep Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Adaptive Cruise Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
“Intellilux” Adaptive LED Matrix Headlights ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Key Active Safety Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Rear Park Assist & Rear Camera (Standard) ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Front Park Assist ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Side Blind Zone Alert ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Advanced Park Assist ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Rain Sensing Wipers .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Wheel Designs & Exterior Colours ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Connectivity – MyLink Infotainment ................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
MyLink – Functionality Summary ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 New Astra Engine Line-up ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
More Torque ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Stop/Start ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Efficiency ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Fuel Consumption ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Efficiency - Lightweight Architecture ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
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Ride and Handling .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28 Astra Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Sport mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Passive Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Astra Accessory Packs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Showcase ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Key Competitors ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Key Product Wins: Astra R (standard features) ..................................................................................................................................... 34 Key Feature Comparisons: Astra R (M/T) .......................................................................................................................................................... 35 Key Product Wins: Astra RS (Standard Features) ............................................................................................................................... 36 Key Feature Comparisons: Astra RS (A/T) ...................................................................................................................................................... 37 Key Product Wins: Astra RS-V (Standard Features)......................................................................................................................... 38 Ownership Costs ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Astra Dimensions vs Competitors ................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Exterior ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Interior .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
MyHolden Connect ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Technical Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
IntelliLux® LED Matrix Light .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Brightness and Colour ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44 Headlamp Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Light System Beam Patterns ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Example of Switching LED Elements at Highway Speed .................................................................................................... 50
Standard Tail Lamps .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51 LED Tail Lamp ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Vehicle Access ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53 Key .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Antenna Locations ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53 When the transmitter key is flat or not detected ......................................................................................................................... 54
Cruise Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55 Adaptive Cruise Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
What is Adaptive Cruise Control? .......................................................................................................................................................................... 55 What does Adaptive Cruise Control do? ..................................................................................................................................................... 55 How does Adaptive Cruise Control work? ................................................................................................................................................ 55 Adaptive Cruise Control Activation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Overriding set speed ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Full speed range adaptive cruise control on vehicles with automatic transmission ............... 57 Setting the following distance ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 57 Detecting the vehicle ahead. .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Deactivation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58 Switching off ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Bends ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
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Highway driving ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Vehicle path changes ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Hill and trailer considerations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Radar unit ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Active Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 62 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Low Speed Collision Mitigation Braking (LSCMB) ........... 63 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Collision Imminent Braking (CIB) ............................................................... 64 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Radio, Navigation and Speaker Systems .......................................................................................................................................................... 66 MyLink 7” ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66 MyLink 8” with Embedded Satellite Navigation .................................................................................................................................. 67 Phone Projection .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 68 Antenna Locations ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Controls and Interfaces (R and RS) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Steering Wheel Controls ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
3.5” Driver Information Centre ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Controls and Interfaces (RS-V) .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 72 Steering Wheel Controls ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72 4.2” Colour Driver Information Centre (DIC) ............................................................................................................................................ 72
Advanced Park Assist ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Heating & Air Conditioning Systems........................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Heating & Air Conditioning System Overview (R & RS) .......................................................................................................... 76 Electronic Climate Control (RS-V) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Engines .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77 1.4L Petrol Engine Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 77 1.4L Petrol Engine Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................... 78 1.6L Petrol Engine Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 79 1.6L Petrol Engine Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Engine Stop/Start System ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
Brake Release Stop/Start for vehicles with manual transmission .......................................................................82 Battery Location............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85 6 Speed Manual Transmission fitted to 1.4L Petrol Engine ............................................................................................... 85 6 Speed Manual Transmission fitted to 1.6L Petrol Engine .............................................................................................. 86 GF6 6 Speed Automatic Transmissions ........................................................................................................................................................ 87
Suspension & Steering Systems ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 88 Suspension and Axle Layout ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88 Electric Power Steering .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Electric Parking Brake ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 91 Passive Safety System .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
Airbags ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 92 Structure ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94 Service Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
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A Story of Success Astra has been a strong seller in the past and is still a well-known nameplate with a strong reputation and awareness. It is synonymous with being a European built Holden.
The Opel sourced Astra first arrived in Australia in 1995 (TR model)
TS model (launched in 1998) was a huge sales success and quickly established itself as #2 and in 2001 came within 2000 units of beating Corolla!
Astra sales peaked in 2005 at 35,000 units - the last year of TS when it was sold alongside the new AH model in a two pronged Astra attack.
The all new MY17 Astra hatch is the first new generation Holden from Europe poised to establish itself as an innovative, aspirational, sports oriented small hatch at the premium end of the largest segment in the market. This European designed and built hatch delivers on Holden DNA with ride and handling, performance and fuel efficiency from the 1.4l & 1.6l turbocharged engines. New Astra hatch brings state of the art connectivity, active safety and new technology unexpected in the small car class and this price. The All New Astra Hatch truly is….the car that thinks ahead.
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Customer Profiling All new Astra represents a tremendous opportunity to attract new people to the iconic Holden brand. Customers who previously might not have considered something from our line-up will be attracted by the style, technology, safety and European heritage.
The information on this page helps us form a picture of who they are and what are their priorities. We can use it to help us highlight how Astra can connect with their lives in a way that is relevant and meaningful.
Vehicle needs:
• Understands me better • Is a forward looking brand • Is a brand for me • Has relevant technology • Is a name you can trust • Style and appearance is important • Importance of peer/friends acceptance
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Customer Experience The purchase of a new Holden is just the beginning for our customers. It’s important that we make them aware of the benefits associated with the Holden ownership experience. This experience is vital to creating customers for life.
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Astra Sales Opportunities/Strategies In this section of the participant’s guide, we are exploring potential opportunities and strategies for you to achieve maximise success with your Astra sales. The temptation when we launch a new model like MY17 Astra is just to focus on the exciting new product that we will have arriving in our showroom, but that is only one part of the equation. For a Holden salesperson, the all-new award winning Astra represents a lot to be excited about. With a stylish design, high levels of technology and a nameplate that is well-known and loved in Australia. It’s not unreasonable to expect good enquiry from both existing Holden customers and new people to our brand. What about the sales that YOU can create? Astra represents opportunity there also. Besides the traditional methods of creating new customers, the introduction of new Astra will allow you to be more targeted in how you can increase your sales. Existing Cruze Customers Here’s a couple of questions for you to consider;
“Since the introduction of Cruze in 2009, how many were sold by your dealership?” Compile a database of Cruze customers that have bought the car from your dealership that are more than three years old. Structure a plan to contact these people with an opportunity for them to try the exciting new Holden. For example; explain that our priority at the moment is to promote this brand new model and you would like the feedback from existing Holden Cruze customers.
“How many visit your dealership’s service department for their scheduled servicing?” Engage the service advisors in your dealership so they can assist you with this. Encourage them to alert you when they meet someone who they believe could be a potential new Astra customer. Here’s a potential scenario:
Service advisor Kathy has taken a telephone booking from one of her regular customers. Sandra (the customer) is bringing her 2010 Cruze CDX for a 120,000km service. As usual, she will drop her car off and will get a ride to the city in the dealership courtesy bus. While Sandra’s car is over five years old and she could easily afford to replace it with a new one, she is not a real car person so she doesn’t pay much attention to the advertisements and is not at all familiar with the latest models or the new technologies and features available. On the day prior to Sandra’s appointment, Kathy sent an email to Steve in new car sales, letting him know about Sandra and how she might be an ideal prospect for new Astra. The next morning, Kathy introduces Sandra to Steve. He explains that because there is a new model Holden Astra, part of the dealership’s promotional activities is allowing their existing customers the opportunity to see the new car for themselves and it would be his pleasure to drive her into the city in the new model.
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Finance customer’s contracts reaching end-of-term Liaise with the dealership business manager to find out about existing Cruze customers that have finance contracts that are about to reach end-of-term. Depending on the customer’s individual situation, it’s possible that they could be able to take ownership of a brand new Holden Astra and keep their payments the same as the existing arrangement or very close.
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Model Line Up
R Customers looking for a sporty European designed and built hatch combining superior content with entry level vehicle value and economy
RS Customers looking for Euro style with larger high output 1.6L turbo engine & class leading active safety features as standard
RS-V Customers with more buying power looking for the ultimate in style, comfort and technology.
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Product Overview: Astra R
Standout features:
Powerful and efficient next generation, 1.4L Turbo engine with 110kw and 240nm, Fuel saving Stop/Start technology on the automatic,
Infotainment - Apple CarPlay/Andriod Auto
Safety of LED DRL’s, Rear Park assist, Rear camera and auto headlamps
Overall the Astra R delivers an exceptionally quiet and refined driving experience and is loaded with safety and technology that belies its position as the entry level Astra.
Key Standard Features: 1.4L Turbo Petrol Engine (110kW/240Nm) 6 Speed Manual (optional 6 speed Auto) Stop/Start technology (auto only) 17” Alloy Wheels Rear Park Assist / Rear Camera Watt’s Link Suspension New MyLink infotainment system:
o 7” colour touchscreen o Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Phone Projection o USB input with iPod® connectivity o Steering wheel mounted controls o Digital Audio Radio (DAB+)
6 speaker premium audio LED DRL’s Cruise Control – Speed Limiter Auto Headlights 60/40 fold flat rear seat Express Up/Down driver’s window Ambient Lighting (IP) Engineered to meet the maximum safety rating.
Driver Assistance Pack (Optional)
Leather Steering Wheel AEB City Stop (Low Speed) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Forward Distance Indicator (FDI) Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Dimming Interior Rear View
Mirror
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Product Overview: Astra RS
Standout Features:
Next generation 1.6L Turbo engine with 147kW and 280Nm (300Nm with overboost), the RS takes the Astra driving experience to another level.
“Holden Eye” along with all the active safety items standard equipment.
Advanced Park Assist – allowing you to park your car automatically at the touch of a button
Passive Entry/Push Button Start
The RS will appeal to those looking outstanding performance with the latest technology and safety equipment.
Key Standard Features: RS adds to R:
1.6L Turbo Petrol Engine, power 147kW torque 280Nm (300Nm with overboost) 6 Speed Manual (optional 6 speed Auto) Stop/Start technology Alternate 17” Alloy Wheels Passive Entry & Passive Start (PEPS) Leather Steering Wheel Advanced Park Assist Heated Outside Mirrors Rain sensing wipers Front park assist Side skirts Active Safety
o AEB-City Stop (Low Speed) o Lane Keep Assist (LKA) o Forward Distance Indicator (FDI) o Forward Collision Alert (FCA) o Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
“What is overboost?” Overboost is a feature that automatically allows a burst of extra torque for up to 10 seconds for better midrange acceleration.
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Product Overview: Astra RS-V
Standout Features:
Distinctive 18 inch alloy wheels
Heated leather sports seats
Heated leather steering wheel
Remote start
Electric park brake
8 inch colour touchscreen
The RS-V is the sports hatch for the buyer who demands the ultimate in style, comfort and technology.
Key Standard Features: RS-V adds to RS
High Spec MyLink infotainment system: o 8” colour touchscreen o Embedded Satellite Navigation
18” Alloy Wheels LED Tail Lamps Heated Leather Sports Seats Heated steering wheel Power Lumbar Adjustment Colour Cluster (DIC) Dual Zone Climate Control Chrome Belt Line Ambient Lighting (IP & Door) Remote Start Electric Park Brake Auto dipping electro chromatic interior rear view mirror
Optional Packs Touring Pack Innovation Pack
Adaptive Cruise Control with Full Speed AEB
Electric Sunroof
LED Matrix Headlamps Adaptive Cruise Control with Full
Speed AEB Electric Sunroof
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Exterior Styling
Taking a close look at the All New Astra exudes style and conveys an elegant, athletic appearance.
A unique front fascia gives the car a low, sporty front expression.
Whilst projector front headlamps with LED DRLS flow seamlessly into the grill.
New 17 and 18 inch wheels compliment the overall premium sport positioning of the vehicle and are matched with side skirts and a unique Holden rear fascia.
The sculpted rear spoiler links with the rear LED tail lamps (on RSV) again creating a leaner, wider and lower impression running up to the unique “floating” roof line.
The most significant design cue is surely the divided C-pillar, creating the impression of a floating roof and gives the car a very individual appearance. This characteristic division element serves simultaneously as a very effective aerodynamic element therefore helping support a very good drag coefficient of less than Cd 0.3. The high-gloss finish also means it looks like a part of the side window.
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Interior Styling
Once you step inside the all new Astra, the first impression is one of space and quality. Premium materials feature throughout and combine function and clarity. Switches and controls are reduced to a minimum with the acclaimed MyLink touchscreen taking centre stage. Premium Sports seats feature across the range in cloth or leather depending on trim level.
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Astra Technology It’s vitally import that you confidently understand the exciting new technologies regarding their operation and how to present/demonstrate them to the customer. This guide has expanded definitions and operation instructions contained in the in-depth section – please ensure that you read and understand them.
Active Safety “Holden Eye” front camera Standard on Astra RS/RSV and optional on Astra R, the high resolution camera constantly monitors the area in front of the vehicle to keep drivers safe.
Holden Eye includes:
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB-City Stop)
Following Distance Indicator (FDI)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
RS-V Optional Pack’s Technology
Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control Feature (Using Radar)
First in class “Intellilux” LED Matrix headlights (Optional on RSV)
Key Active Safety Features Rear Park Assist & Rear Camera
(Standard)
Front Park Assist (RS/RSV)
Side Blind Zone Alert (RS/RSV)
Advanced Park Assist (RS/RSV)
Rain sensing wipers (RS/RSV)
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with camera
Assist the driver in avoiding or mitigating the impact of front-end collisions.
In the event of a potential collision, FCA provides a visual warning in the instrument with reflected LED projection in the windscreen and an audible warning.
The FCA System uses the front camera mounted on the windscreen to detect vehicles.
Notes:
It’s possible to adjust the gap to tailor the alert sensitivity to the driver.
The Front Camera in the Forward Collision Alert system is capable of detecting vehicles ahead up to 60 metres away.
A green telltale is displayed when FCA operating and has vehicle detected ahead. This indicates the system is ready to give further alerts.
When the driver is closely following another vehicle (tailgating), the icon turns amber in colour.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Radar The FCA system uses the radar and camera sensors with a range of about 150 m to detect the vehicle ahead.
This feature helps the driver reduce the severity of a crash to a vehicle they are following that is moving or has come to a stop under certain conditions. If the driver has not applied the brakes and the system detects a collision is imminent, the system will automatically apply moderately hard or hard emergency braking. It may even help avoid the collision at very low speeds.
FCA with Radar works automatically above walking speed.
Immediately before or at the time of automatic braking, the Forward Collision Alert system provides flashing red LED windshield “Collision Alert” and an audible warning.
Auto braking can bring the vehicle to a complete stop, Auto braking can be overridden by the driver at any point in time.
Operation speed:
Own velocity ≤ 40 km/h: braking with up to 1g below 40 km/h.
Own velocity > 40 km/h: braking for 0.5 s with 0.3 g and then with 1 g if necessary.
“How will this Forward Collision Alert make my life better?” Forward Collision Alert can alert you when you are at risk on a front end collision.
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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Low Speed City Stop New Holden Astra’s fitted with a Forward Camera also feature Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). AEB is automatically active when the vehicle is above 8 km/h and below 60km/h.
When an imminent fontal collision is detected, FCA will first activate, warning the driver, then a brake preparation system will pressurise the brakes to reduce response time.
After the brake preparation and just before the imminent collision, AEB automatically applies a limited braking with up to 0.3 g deceleration to reduce the impact speed of the collision. This deceleration is comparable to normal braking, i.e. approaching a red light. Below 40 km/h the maximum deceleration can be increased up to 1 g to avoid the collision entirely.
Following Distance Indicator New Holden Astra’s fitted with a Forward Camera also feature a following distance indicator which calculates how many seconds behind the car in front you are. This help driver’s keep a safe distance behind other cars.
Following Distance (R with Option Pack or RS Only)
Follow Distance (RS-V Only)
3.5” Driver Information Centre (DIC) 4.2” Colour Driver Information Centre (DIC)
“How will Automatic Emergency Braking make my life better?” AEB will apply limited braking for you when you don’t, this can reduce the severity of a frontal collision.
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Lane Keep Assist The Lane Keep Assist (LKA) feature assists the driver to keep the vehicle in the lane by providing a gentle steering ‘push back’ to the vehicle. The LKA prevents unintentional lane departures of the vehicle. If the applied torque is not sufficient to keep the car in the lane and the driver is not acting the driver will be warned by a chime.
Note: The LKA system DOES NOT continuously steer the vehicle. The LKA system replaces Lane Departure Warning System
The system assists the driver to keep the vehicle in-lane by providing a steering push back to the vehicle when an unintended lane departure is detected.
See the owner’s manual for more detailed information on vehicle personalization.
“How will Lane Keep Assist make my life better?” Lane Keep Assist will detect when you drift from your lane and provide a slight nudge to keep you safe in your lane.
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Adaptive Cruise Control Optional on RS-V
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses radar technology to:
Scan the road ahead,
Detect the changing speed of vehicles in front, and
Adjust the speed (using accelerator or brake) to maintain a constant distance from the car in front.
This intelligent radar based system also incorporates High Speed Automatic Emergency Braking. Helps avoid collisions at highway speeds where an imminent collision is detected.
Until recently, Adaptive Cruise Control was only available in high end premium products. As a result, it’s likely that your prospective Astra customers might be unware of the benefits or how to operate the system. It’s important that you are able to confidently demonstrate ACC and its benefits while being mindful of its limitations.
“How will this Adaptive Cruise Control make my life better?” Adaptive Cruise Control helps the driver manage their speed and keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
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“Intellilux” Adaptive LED Matrix Headlights Optional on RSV
First in class “Intellilux” LED Matrix headlights
This is technology currently associated with high end premium European brands.
How does it work?
Consists of 16 LED segments (8 per light) Constantly adapts the length and
distribution of the light beam to every traffic situation
Allows for lights to remain on high beam by directing lights around vehicles (in front and oncoming).
Benefits of the adaptive LED matrix headlights
Premium look and feel Enhances safety for driver and those around them Enhanced visibility in all conditions - Turns night into day! Enables driving with glare-free high beams Longer running life than headlamps with halogen or xenon lamps
“How will Intellilux LED Matrix headlights make my life better?” Intellilux LED Matrix headlights are brighter and won’t dazzle other drivers. They also last longer and are more efficient.
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Key Active Safety Features Rear Park Assist & Rear Camera (Standard) All New Holden Astra’s come standard with Rear Park assist and a Rear View Camera to make parking a breeze and worry free. The Rear View Camera also displays dynamic gridlines.
Front Park Assist Standard on RS and RS-V
In addition to Rear Park Assist and a Rear Camera, the RS and RS-V models are also fitted with Front Park Assist.
Side Blind Zone Alert Standard on RS and RS-V
The Side Blind Zone Alert system detects and reports objects on either side of the vehicle, within a specified blind zone. The system alerts with a visual indicator placed on each side rear view mirror, to the presence of objects that may not be visible in the inside rearview mirror and outside rearview mirrors. The system uses the ultrasonic sensors located in the rear bumper on the left and right side of the vehicle.
Side Blind Zone Alert is active from speeds of 10 km/h. If then a vehicle is detected in blind spot, the warning symbols will be lit as normal on the respective side.
Advanced Park Assist Standard on RS and RS-V
The Advanced Park Assist (APA) feature measures suitable parallel or perpendicular parking slot search at vehicle speeds below 30 km/h. This means the addition of two 4-metre parking distance sensors at the front and two at the back.
The APA feature in the New Holden Astra operates the steering while the driver controls the accelerator, brake and gear selection.
APA Screen for 8” MyLink APA Screen for 7” MyLink
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard on RS and RS-V (Optional on R with Driver Assistance Pack)
RS and RS-V model Astra’s are equipped with Rain Sensing Wipers, another highly convenient feature that shows the Astra is equipped a range ‘set and forget’ features.
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Wheel Designs & Exterior Colours
R – 17”
RS – 17”
RS-V – 18”
*Prestige Paint
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Connectivity – MyLink Infotainment
How do I use phone projection?
Key features include:
7 Inch colour touchscreens (R and RS) or
8 Inch colour touchscreens (RS-V),
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
6 Speaker premium audio
Digital Radio (DAB+)
Embedded Sat Nav (RSV only)
All new Astra models are equipped with the Next Generation MyLink infotainment system featuring large, easy to use colour touchscreens.
With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, the all new Astra takes all the applications you would want from your smartphone and projects them onto the screen in a smart, simple and safer manner.
The new Astra allows you to
Make and receive calls at the touch of a button,
Send text messages and emails without touching your phone
Play your favourite playlist OR
Ask Siri to navigate to your desired destination or find that trendy café!
Connectivity is just the start of the Astra technology and innovation story.
“How will MyLink make my life better?” Makes it easier to stay connected with family and friends, offers a wider choice of music and entertainment with voice commands that keep hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
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MyLink – Functionality Summary
MyLink 7” R & RS MyLink 8” RS-V
Feature R, RS RS-V
Display 7” Diagonal Colour 8” Diagonal Colour
Touch Control Yes Yes
Faceplate Hard Buttons/Volume Knob
Hard Buttons/Volume Knob
Apple® CarPlayTM & Android AutoTM Yes Yes
Siri® Eyes Free Yes Yes
Bluetooth (hands free/audio
streaming) Yes Yes
Voice Recognition – Via Apple® CarPlayTM
& Android AutoTM Yes Yes
Voice Recognition - Embedded No Yes
DAB+ Digital Radio Yes Yes
Embedded Satellite Navigation No Yes
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New Astra Engine Line-up Standout Features: Powerful and efficient 1.4L and 1.6L turbocharged engines standard across the range.
Great performance you’d expect from a Holden
Outstanding fuel economy.
1.4L in the Astra R has 110kW and 240Nm
1.6L in the Astra RS and RSV delivers a whopping 147kW and 280Nm (300Nm with overboost)
1.4L Ecotec Turbo (R)
110kW / 240Nm
All aluminium
Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI)
Euro 6 emissions compliant
Stop/Start fuel saving technology (AT only)
Fuel Economy (combined) 5.8L/100km
CO2 = 133g/km
91 RON ULP
1.6L Ecotec Turbo (RS/RSV)
147kW 280Nm (300Nm with overboost)
Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI)
Euro 6 emissions compliant
Stop/Start fuel saving technology
Fuel Economy (combined) (Manual) 6.6L/100km
Fuel Economy (combined) (Auto) 6.3L/100km
CO2 = 146g/km
95 RON ULP
More Torque
The most significant benefit of turbocharging is higher torque lower down in the rev range.
What it does is provides a more relaxed and safer driving experience because you have the performance on tap without the need to work the engine hard in their upper rev range to get going – this in turn helps fuel economy.
Stop/Start
Another key fuel saving feature is stop/start technology. This clever technology will stop the car when stationary and immediately starts it up again as soon as the driver takes their foot off the brake. This means that the car stays off as long as possible saving precious fuel
With these new powertrains you have the best of both worlds - the performance of a much larger engine with the economy of a smaller one.
To complete the environmental credentials of these amazing new engines is that they are
Ultra clean burning Euro 6 emissions compliant (first in class) and
Produce exceptionally low CO2 per km (just 133g/km on 1.4)
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Efficiency New Holden Astra provides remarkable levels of efficiency due a combination of technology and lightweight architecture. Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption 1.4l Turbo Man.
1.4l Turbo Auto
1.6l Turbo Man.
1.6l Turbo Auto
Combined (l/100km) 5.8 5.8 6.6 6.3
Urban (l/100km) 7.5 7.3 8.1 8.2
Extra Urban (l/100km) 4.9 4.9 5.5 5.3
C02 Combined (gCO2/100km) 135 133 149 146
Stop-start technology
Highly efficient powertrains with direct injection (SIDI)
o Aluminium cylinder block and head for low mass
o Low-Friction piston rings, camshaft drive and a low-friction oil pump.
Efficiency - Lightweight Architecture
New Astra Variant New Astra Hatch (kg)
Equivalent Cruze Hatch (kg) Difference (kg)
1.4T R MT6 1283 1391 108
1.4T R AT6 1304 1415 111
1.6T RS MT6 1325 1460 135
1.6T RS AT6 1344 1488 144
1.6T RS-V MT6 1344 1474 130
1.6T RS-V AT6 1363 1503 140
Average 128
Efficiency-driven design
Up to 140 kg lighter
Saves fuel
Improved agility and driving response
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Ride and Handling We have taken an already great car and tailored it for the Australian market to make it even better.
Watts Link rear suspension
The Astra Hatch incorporates a Watt’s linkage in the rear axle of all hatch models to provide:
Improved ride and handling
Improved Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH)
Performance Tires
R 225/45R17
RS 225/45R17
RS-V 225/40R18
Steering
Unique steering tune has been developed by our Holden engineers to suit local conditions and ensure it drives like a Holden
Torque Vectoring
The New Astra Hatch has torque vectoring by brake to improve agility and provide more direct steering. Torque vectoring monitors the yaw rate, lateral acceleration, wheel speeds, steering angle and engine torque to set the level of control required is tuned to feel natural and imperceptible to the driver.
The vehicle also has Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating: Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Active safety systems were tuned by Holden engineers locally at Lang Lang Proving Ground.
“How will local suspension tune make my life better?” Astra offers increased safety and better handling because it is more suited to Australian roads and conditions.
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Astra Dimensions
Reduced outside dimensions
Increased interior space
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Sport mode Sport mode adapts the settings of some vehicle systems to a sportier driving style.
The engine reacts more quickly to the accelerator pedal. Steering has a sportier feel. Shift points of automatic transmission occur later. Control modes of adaptive cruise control are adapted to more sportive settings.
Activation
Press SPORT when engine is running.
The LED in the button illuminates when sport mode is active and a status message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
“How will Sport mode make my life better?” Keen drivers will love how it provides a more dynamic and exhilarating driving experience.
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Passive Safety LED DRL’s
6 Airbags Standard across the entire range:
o Driver & Front Passenger airbags
o Curtain airbags
o Side impact airbags
Front Passenger Presence Detection
Rear Seatbelt Reminders
Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioners
2 x ISOFIX Child Seat Attachment Points
Automatic Locking (Ratchet) Rear Seatbelts
3 x Child Restraint Anchors
Rigid passenger cell
Mainly fabricated from high strength steel
Special deformation elements
Aluminium bumper systems
Front sub frame
Doors with ultra-high strength steel beams
High degree of passive safety due to an extremely rigid passenger compartment
Lower pedestrian head and leg injury impact
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Accessories All new Astra has a wide range of accessories available to compliment the car’s expressive style and add to the sophisticated aesthetic appeal. This will allow customers a high level of personalization.
They can have their Astra be uniquely “them.”
EXTERIOR INTERIOR Towing package Floor mats – Premium carpet
Headlamp covers Floor mats – All weather
Bonnet protector Smartshades
Weathershields Sill plates
Roof racks Seat covers - neoprene
Wheel lock nuts Luggage net
Mirror covers – Polished Aluminium or Carbon Fibre
Cup holders / Note pad insert / Organiser
Mudflaps Luggage tray
Interior trim kit
Sports pedals
Astra Accessory Packs
‘Convenience’ Pack
‘Style’ Pack
‘Protection’ Pack
Luggage net
Luggage tray
Floor Mats (premium carpet)
Interior trim kit
Sill plates
Mirror Covers (polished aluminium or carbon fibre)
Floor mats (premium carpet)
Headlamp covers
Bonnet protector
Weather shields
Mud flaps
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Showcase
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Key Competitors Mazda 3
MY17 update launched in August 2016
Average monthly volume (2016 June YTD): 3,300 units
Market share (2016 June YTD): 25.2%
VW Golf
MY17 update launched September 2016
Average monthly volume (2016 June YTD): 1,800 units
Market share (2016 June YTD): 13.6%
Key Product Wins: Astra R (standard features)
Astra R Mazda3 Maxx (MT)
Golf 92TSi (MT)
Golf Trendline (MT)
Powertrain
1.4l SIDI Turbo
110kW/245Nm MT
240Nm AT
2.0l Skyactiv
114kW/200Nm
1.4l Turbo
92kW/200Nm
1.4l Turbo
92kW/200Nm
Fuel Economy
5.6L/100km 5.9L/100km 5.6L/100km 5.6L/100km
CO2 133g/km 136g/km 131g/km 131g/km
Wheels 17” Alloy 16” Alloy 16” Steel 16” Alloy
LED DRL’s ✓ Rear Camera
& Rear Sensors
✓ ✓ Rear sensors only ✓
Phone Projection
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
✓ ✓
Touch Screen 7.0” Colour 7.0” Colour 6.5” Colour 6.5” Colour
Digital Radio (DAB+)
✓
Sports Seats ✓
Auto Headlamps
✓
So how do we compare vs our competitors?
• Most torque with efficient turbo engine • Best in set fuel economy and emissions • Rear camera and sensors and LED DRL’s standard • Equal best in set infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Andriod Auto • Only car with DAB and more supportive and comfortable sports seats • Lifetime CPS!
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Key Feature Comparisons: Astra R (M/T)
Holden Mazda VW Ford
Astra 3 Golf Focus
Trim R Maxx 92 TSi Trend
Engine 1.4L 4cyl Turbo 2.0L 4cyl 1.4L 4cyl Turbo 1.5L 4cyl Turbo
Transmission 6-Sp MT or AT 6-Sp MT or AT 6-Sp AT 6-Sp MT or AT
Power (kW) 110 114 92 132
Torque (Nm) 245Nm MT
240Nm AT 200 200 240
Fuel Economy - Combined (L/100km)
5.6 5.9 5.7 5.8
European Designed YES NO (Japan) YES YES
European Built YES NO (Japan) YES NO (Thailand)
5 Star ANCAP Engineered to meet the maximum safety
rating YES YES YES
Sports Seats (Cloth) YES NO NO NO
Wheel Size 17” Alloy 16” Alloy 16” Steel 16” Alloy
Infotainment Screen Size 7” 7” 6.5” 8”
Phone Projection (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto)
YES NO YES YES
Voice recognition YES NO NO YES
Digital Radio (DAB+) YES NO NO NO
Rear Park Assist YES YES YES YES
Rear View Camera YES YES NO YES
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
YES YES YES YES
Automatic (Dusk Sensing) Headlamps
YES NO NO NO
LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
YES NO NO NO
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
NO YES NO NO
Body Kit (Spoiler/side skirts)
NO NO NO NO
Watts Link Rear Suspension
YES NO NO NO
Electronic Climate Control
NO NO NO NO
Leather Steering Wheel NO YES YES NO
Fog lights NO YES NO YES
Embedded Sat Nav NO YES NO YES
Side Blind Zone Alert NO YES NO NO
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Key Product Wins: Astra RS (Standard Features)
Astra RS (AT)
Mazda3 SP25 (AT)
Golf Comfortline (DSG)
Focus Sport (AT)
Powertrain
1.6l SIDI Turbo
147kW/280Nm. 300Nm with overboost
2.5l Skyactiv
138kW/250Nm
1.4l Turbo
92kW/200Nm
1.5l Turbo
132kW/240Nm
Fuel Economy 6.6L/100km 6.5L/100km 5.4L/100km 6.4L/100km
CO2 146g/km 143g/km 125g/km 150g/km
Wheels 17” Alloy 18” Alloy 16” Alloy 17” Alloy
LED DRL’s ✓ ✓
Advanced Park Assist (inc front & rear sensors)
✓
Phone Projection
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
✓ ✓ ✓
Side Blind Zone Alert
✓ ✓
Forward Collision Alert
✓
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
✓ ✓
Passive Entry/Push-button Start
(PEPS)
✓ ✓ ✓
AEB (City Stop) ✓
So how do we compare vs our competitors?
Most power and torque with larger 1.6L turbo engine
Best in set Active safety with AEB, FCA, LKA, FDI, SBZA, RCTA
Only car with Advanced Park Assist
Equal best in set infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Andriod Auto
Lifetime CPS
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Key Feature Comparisons: Astra RS (A/T)
Holden Mazda VW Ford
Astra 3 Golf Focus
Trim RS SP 25 Comfortline Sport
Engine 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 2.5L 4cyl 1.4L 4cyl Turbo 1.5L 4cyl Turbo
Transmission 6-Sp MT or AT 6-Sp MT or AT 6-Sp AT 6-Sp MT or AT
Power (kW) 147 138 92 132
Torque (Nm) 300 250 200 240
Fuel Economy - Combined (L/100km)
6.6 6.5 5.4 6.2
European Designed YES NO (Japan) YES YES
European Built YES NO (Japan) YES NO (Thailand)
5 Star ANCAP YES YES YES YES
Sports Seats (Cloth) YES NO NO NO
Leather steering wheel
YES YES YES YES
Wheel Size 17” Alloy 18” Alloy 16” Alloy 16” Alloy
Stop/Start YES NO NO YES
Infotainment Screen Size
7” 7” 6.5” 8”
Phone Projection (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto)
YES NO YES YES
Voice recognition YES YES NO YES
Digital Radio (DAB+) YES NO NO YES
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) YES YES NO NO
Forward Collision Alert
YES NO NO NO
Lane Keep Assist YES NO NO NO
Lane Departure Warning
YES NO NO NO
Front & Rear Park Assist
YES NO YES NO
Advanced Park Assist YES NO NO NO
Rain Sensing wipers YES YES YES YES
Side Blind Zone Alert YES YES NO NO
Automatic (Dusk Sensing) Headlamps
YES YES YES NO
LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
YES NO NO YES
Body Kit (Spoiler/side skirts)
YES NO NO YES
Watts Link Rear Suspension
YES NO NO NO
Dual Zone Climate Control
NO YES YES NO
Passive Entry/Push-button Start
YES YES NO YES
Fog lights NO YES YES YES
Embedded Sat Nav NO YES YES YES
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Key Product Wins: Astra RS-V (Standard Features)
Astra RS-V (AT)
Mazda3 SP25 GT (AT)
Golf Highline (DSG)
Focus Titanium (AT)
Powertrain
1.6l SIDI Turbo
147kW/280Nm. 300Nm with overboost
2.5l Skyactiv
138kW/250Nm
1.4l Turbo
110kW/250Nm
1.5l Turbo
132kW/240Nm
Fuel Economy 6.6L/100km 6.5L/100km 5.4L/100km 6.4L/100km
CO2 146g/km 143g/km 126g/km 150g/km
Wheels 18” Alloy 18” Alloy 16” Alloy 18” Alloy
Heated Steering Wheel
✓
Advanced Park Assist (incl F&R
sensors) ✓ ✓
Phone Projection
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
✓ ✓ ✓
Side Blind Zone Alert
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Forward Collision Alert
✓
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
✓ ✓ ✓
Passive Entry/Push-button Start
(PEPS)
✓ ✓ ✓
AEB (City Stop) ✓ ✓
So how do we compare vs our competitors?
Most power and torque with larger 1.6L turbo engine
Best in set Active safety with AEB, FCA, LKA, FDI, SBZA, RCTA
Heated steering wheel
Advanced Park Assist
Equal best in set infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Lifetime CPS
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Ownership Costs
Holden Astra Mazda 3 Neo Hyundai i30 Toyota Corolla
15,000km $229 10,000km $250 15,000km $249 10,000km $140
30,000km $229 20,000km $290 30,000km $249 20,000km $140
45,000km $229 30,000km $250 45,000km $249 30,000km $140
60,000km $229 40,000km $450 60,000km $349 40,000km $140
50,00km $250 50,00km $140
60,000km $345 60,000km $140
Total $916 $1,836 $1,096 $840
Lifetime capped priced
servicing
Lifetime capped priced
servicing
Volkswagen Golf Audi A3 BMW 1 Series
15,000km $414 15,000km $560 15,000km $248
30,000km $608 30,000km $560 30,000km $248
45,000km $481 45,000km $560 45,000km $248
60,000km $905 60,000km $560 60,000km $248
$2,408 $2,240* $992*
*Total amount is an estimate
based off Audi’s service plan price over 3
years
*Total amount is an estimate
based off BMW’s 80,000km
service plan
Another key advantage Holden has over our competitors….is lifetime CPS!
This is something that many customers are either not aware of OR do not understand – Need to highlight the HUGE savings this provides and a must when considering whole of life costs!
So how do we compare when it comes to servicing costs over 3 years/60,000km
A whopping $1,492 cheaper than Volkswagen (a third of the cost!)
$919 cheaper than Mazda (half the cost!)
$180 cheaper than Hyundai and
competitive with Toyota
And unlike our most of our competitors it doesn’t end there….with Holden’s LIFETIME CPS the benefit continues for that extra piece of mind!
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Astra Dimensions vs Competitors
Exterior
Astra Mazda 3 Golf Focus
Wheelbase (mm): 2662 2700 2620 2648
Overall length (mm): 4386 4470 4349 4360
Overall width (mm): 1871 (mirrors folded)
1795 (mirrors folded)
1799 (mirrors folded)
1823 (mirrors folded)
Overall height (mm): 1485 1485 1491 1485
Track (mm): front: 1530-1548 front: 1555 front: 1550 front: 1554
rear: 1537-1565 rear: 1560 rear: 1522 rear: 1544
Curb Mass (kg) R MT: 1283 NEO MT: 1262 92 TSI MT: 1233 TREND MT: 1360
RSV AT: 1363 SP25 GT AT: 1357 110 TSI HLINE AT: 1265 TITANIUM AT: 1403
Interior
Astra Mazda 3 Golf Focus
Headroom (mm):
front: 1003 (946 with sunroof) front: 981 front: 975 front: 993
rear: 971 rear: 955 rear: 967 rear: 962
Legroom (mm): front: 1068 front: 1073 front: 1047 front: 1094
rear: 906 rear: 909 rear: 904 rear: 849
Shoulder room (mm):
front: 1394 front: 1452 front: 1420 front: 1411
rear: 1368 rear: 1382 rear: 1369 rear: 1336
Cargo volume (L):
360 308 380 316
1210 (seats folded) n/a 1270 (seats folded) 1101 (seats folded)
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MyHolden Connect Owners of new Holden’s have a lot of technology to learn, and it can be a lot for some people. Owner’s may need help operating or have a small question about a feature in their new Holden. Sometimes the customer may not be able to contact you or they may prefer to just read some instructions or watch a video at home. This is where MyHolden Connect comes in.
MyHolden Connect is a part of the Holden website where owners and anyone else can come and learn about the many features and technology on Holden vehicles. MyHolden Connect can be found under ‘Support and Guides’ in the ‘Owning’ section of the Holden website.
Users will first need to select the vehicle, model and year.
Once selected, users will be provide with range of tutorials on how to use the many features and technologies fitted to the selected vehicle, many also include videos.
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Technical Appendix
MY17 Astra An in-depth guide to Astra’s technology and systems
It’s vitally import that you confidently understand the exciting new technologies regarding their operation and how to present and demonstrate them to your customer. This guide has expanded
definitions and operation instructions contained in the in-depth section – please ensure that you read and understand them thoroughly.
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IntelliLux® LED Matrix Light Overview RS-V (Innovation Pack) only
New Astra’s IntelliLux® LED Matrix System is the most advanced headlamp system offered in the vehicle segment.
Increases driving safety Drastically reduces the stress of night-time driving.
The vehicle adapts the headlights automatically to the driving situation so that in every case the best possible light performance is given. There are no more moving parts required and the single IntelliLux® Matrix elements enable a glare-free drive and make sure that the oncoming traffic is glared out.
1. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) / Position Light / Turn Indicator
2. LED Low Beam
3. Static LED – Cornering Light
4. LED Matrix Light
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Brightness and Colour The IntelliLux® LED Matrix Lighting produces a crisper whiter light than regular halogen headlamps and even Xenon headlamps.
1. Halogen
2. Xenon
3. LED
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Headlamp Assembly New Astra’s IntelliLux® LED Matrix System offers 16 elements for the high beam light distribution which are addressed individually.
Based on the traffic situation, up & oncoming objects are detected by a camera and the IntelliLux© LED Matrix System glares out these objects.
At 80 km/h the vehicle detects an object 30–40 metres earlier than with conventional halogen or HID headlamp systems. In this case the driver has 1.3 –1.8 seconds more time to react on the detected object.
1. Cooling Fan
2. LED Low Beam Module
3. LED Low Beam ECU
4. LED Cornering Unit
5. LED Matrix Unit
6. LED Matrix ECU
Note: The Daytime Running Light (DRL) / Turning Light component can be replaced separately. It is the same component for the IntelliLux® LED Matrix headlights and the conventional headlights.
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Functions The Automatic Headlamp Levelling (AHL) system automatically maintains the low beam angle of inclination dependent on the vehicle load condition and fuel level. Furthermore, the AHL system compensates changes in the light range caused by dynamic changes of the vehicle’s inclination due to acceleration and deceleration procedures.
Primary functions of the IntelliLux® LED Matrix System:
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
Glare Free High Beam
Headlamp Levelling
Intelligent Light Ranging
Supported function:
Automatic High Beam Activation
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Light System Beam Patterns
Town Light Automatically activated based on the level of exterior ambient light (city) at vehicle speeds up to 55km/h.
Cornering/Curve Light Depending on the steering wheel position or on the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on, and is activated up to 70km/h.
Illuminating of Parking Area The static bend light goes on to illuminate the parking area when reversing.
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Country Light Relatively similar to the current low-beam., but Improves the illumination of the road and the side areas. It is activated at vehicle speed above 55km/h.
Static Curve Light Activated by vehicle speeds from 40km/h to 70km/h.
Activation profile also depends on additional vehicle information such as speed, steering wheel angle and other information.
Motorway Mode The new Astra lighting system utilises vehicle information to detect if the car is on a motorway or not.
From 105km/h the light distribution on the right lane is reduced to exclude glaring when the lanes are separated by guardrails.
Energy Saving Mode When the automatic engine Stop/Start system is active the Astra’s IntelliLux® Matrix System can enable an energy saving mode.
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High Beam Pattern The beam pattern will adjust based on sensor inputs. High beam automatically dips around other vehicles for a wider, perfectly lit view.
1 2
3
1. Full High Beam
2. Glare-Free High Beam
3. Glare-Free High Beam Motorway
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Example of Switching LED Elements at Highway Speed The Front View Camera detects and registers approaching vehicles. Using this information the system will control the individual LED’s to suit the surrounding conditions. This gives the ability for the High Beams to be used without dazzling other drivers while still lighting up your surroundings.
1. 150m up to the next vehicle registered by the camera.
a. All elements switched ON (Full High Beam)
2. Oncoming traffic (-100m) and next approaching vehicle (50m) registered by the camera.
a. Switch OFF elements as programmed
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Standard Tail Lamps R and RS only
The standard tail lamp configuration is shown below.
1. Stop Lamp (Bulb) 2. Tail Lamp (Bulb) 3. Turn Lamp (Bulb) 4. Reverse Lamp (Bulb)
1 2
3
4
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LED Tail Lamp RS-V models only
The LED tail lamp configuration is shown below.
1. Tail Lamp (LED) 2. Brake Lamp (LED) 3. Rear Fog (LED) (RHS Only) 4. Turn Indicator (Bulb) 5. Reverse Lamp (Bulb)
1
1 1
1 2 3
4
5
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Vehicle Access The keyless entry system is used in conjunction with the door locks to unlock the vehicle. Keyless entry will lock/unlock the vehicle doors or open the rear compartment lid when a corresponding button on the key is pressed.
A low transmitter battery or radio frequency interference from aftermarket devices, such as 2-way radios, power inverters, computers, etc., may cause a system malfunction. High radio frequency traffic areas such as gas stations that use pay-at-the-pump radio frequency transponders, may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction.
Keyless entry allows you to operate the following features:
Door lock/unlock
Liftgate lock/unlock
Vehicle locator/Panic alarm
Key The Astra has 2 variations of keys. The R is a standard ignition key type while the RS and RS‐V has a Fob
type as it is fitted with the PEPS system.
Key Blade removal
To remove the Key Blade from the PEPS key fob,
press the button at the back of the fob as seen in the
image and extract the key blade from the housing.
Antenna Locations
PEPS Key Standard Flip Key PEPS Key with
Remote Start
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When the transmitter key is flat or not detected Manual Key Entry All models
(Images show a vehicle with PEPS)
If the vehicle battery or remote battery is not operational, the driver's door can be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key in the driver's door lock. The locking cylinder in the driver's door is covered by a cap.
To remove the cap, press the button at the back and extract the key blade from the housing. Insert the key into the recess at the bottom of the cap and swivel the key upward.
Manually unlock the driver's door by inserting and turning the key in the lock cylinder.
After locking install the cap above the lock cylinder: insert the cap with the lower side in the recesses and swivel and push the cap until it engages at the upper side.
On PEPS equipped vehicles where there is potential interference (on the 125KHz or 433MHz frequencies), the electronic key fob battery is weak or fails, the Driver Information Centre may display "No remote detected" when you attempt to start the vehicle.
Place the electronic key in the centre console transmitter pocket. depress the brake pedal and press the Engine Start/Stop button
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Cruise Control There will be different cruise control systems possible with Astra-K dependant on transmission type and the installation of a forward facing radar.
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control
Conventional cruise control can keep a fixed speed by regulating engine power but will not brake going downhill.
Adaptive Cruise Control What is Adaptive Cruise Control?
Adaptive cruise control is an enhancement to conventional cruise control with the additional feature of maintaining a set distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
What does Adaptive Cruise Control do?
Adaptive cruise control automatically decelerates the vehicle when approaching a slower moving vehicle. It then adjusts the vehicle speed to follow the vehicle ahead at the selected following distance. The vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking with activated brake lights.
The adaptive cruise control can store and maintain speeds over approx. 25 km/h. If following a vehicle ahead driving slower than 25 km/h, the slower speed will be set. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the system can also brake to a stop.
It is the responsibility of the driver to comply with local posted speed limits.
How does Adaptive Cruise Control work?
Adaptive cruise control uses a radar sensor to detect vehicles ahead. If no vehicle is detected in the driving path, the adaptive cruise control will behave like conventional cruise control.
For safety reasons, the system cannot be activated before the brake pedal or clutch pedal has been depressed at least once, since switching on ignition.
Adaptive cruise control should only be used on long straight roads such as highways or country roads with steady traffic that is moving at a constant speed.
Whilst adaptive cruise control offers the driver an element of autonomous operation on open roads, it does not replace the need for the driver’s ongoing attention to the road and surroundings.
The driver maintains full control of the vehicle at all times as the brake pedal, accelerator and cancel switch (on the steering wheel) have priority over any adaptive cruise control operation.
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Adaptive Cruise Control Activation
Press switch on adaptive cruise control. The control indicator in the instrument cluster illuminates white. Additionally, appears in the Driver Information Centre.
Adaptive cruise control can be activated over 25 km/h. It is the responsibility of the driver to comply with local posted speed limits.
Accelerate to the desired speed and turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the current speed is stored and maintained. Control indicator in the instrument cluster illuminates green.
The adaptive cruise control symbol , the following distance setting and set speed are indicated in the Driver Information Centre. On the colour Driver Information Centre illuminates green.
The accelerator pedal can be released. Adaptive cruise control remains activated while gear shifting.
Overriding set speed
It is possible to drive faster than the selected set speed by depressing the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle returns to the desired distance if a slower vehicle is ahead. Otherwise it returns to the stored speed.
Once the system is activated, adaptive cruise control decelerates or brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead, which is slower or closer than the desired following distance.
Accelerating by the driver deactivates automatic braking by the system. This is indicated as a pop-up warning in the Driver Information Centre.
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Full speed range adaptive cruise control on vehicles with automatic transmission
Full speed range adaptive cruise control will maintain a following gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle.
In the case of a brief stop of the vehicle ahead the adaptive cruise control will resume automatically without driver action. If necessary on some versions, press RES/+ or the accelerator pedal to resume adaptive cruise control.
If the stopped vehicle ahead was stopped for a longer time and then begins to move forward, the green illuminated vehicle ahead control indicator will flash and a warning chime will sound as a reminder to check traffic before proceeding.
When the vehicle ahead drives away, press RES+ or the accelerator pedal to resume adaptive cruise control. If stopped for more than two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the driver safety belt is unbuckled, the electric parking brake is applied automatically to hold the vehicle. The parking brake indicator will turn on. To release electric parking brake press the accelerator pedal.
When full speed range adaptive cruise control is deactivated or cancelled, the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop and can start to move.
The driver should always be prepared to manually apply the brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held at a stop by the full speed range adaptive cruise control. Always move selector lever to park position P and switch off the ignition before leaving the vehicle.
Setting the following distance
When adaptive cruise control detects a slower moving vehicle in the driving path, it will adjust the vehicle speed to maintain the following distance selected by the driver.
The following distance can be set to near, medium or far.
By pressing the distance button, the current setting is shown in the Driver Information Centre. Press the distance button again to change the following distance.
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The selected following distance is indicated by filled distance bars in the adaptive cruise control page.
Note that the following distance setting is shared with the sensitivity setting of forward collision alert.
Example: If setting 3 (far) is selected, then the driver is warned sooner before a possible collision.
Detecting the vehicle ahead. The green illuminated vehicle ahead control indicator is displayed when the system detects a vehicle in the driving path at a distance up to approximately 150 metres. This is part of the Forward Collision Alert system.
If this symbol does not display, or displays briefly, adaptive cruise control will not respond to vehicles ahead.
Deactivation Adaptive cruise control is deactivated by the driver when:
on the steering wheel is pressed. Brake pedal is applied. Clutch pedal is depressed for more than four seconds. Selector lever of automatic transmission is moved to N.
The system is also automatically deactivated when:
Vehicle speed accelerates above 190km/h or slows below 15km/h (on vehicles with automatic transmission it slows down to a stop without deactivating within two minutes)
The Traction Control system is operating. The Electronic Stability Control is operating There is no traffic and nothing detected on the road sides for several minutes. In this
case there are no radar echoes and the sensor may report that it is blocked. The active emergency braking system is applying the brakes. Driving on steep inclines. The radar sensor is blocked by an ice or water film. A fault is detected in the radar, engine or brake system
Additionally the system is automatically deactivated on vehicles with automatic transmission (full speed range adaptive cruise control) when:
The electric parking brake is applied. The vehicle is being held to a stop by the system for more than two minutes. The vehicle stops, the driver safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is opened.
When adaptive cruise control is deactivated, the control indicator changes from green to white and a pop-up message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
The adaptive cruise control symbol changes from green to white when system is deactivated but not switched off and the store speed is maintained.
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Switching off
Press to switch off adaptive cruise control. The control indicator and in the Driver Information Centre extinguish. The stored speed is deleted.
Switching off the ignition also switches off adaptive cruise control and deletes the stored speed.
Driver's attention
Care should be taken if using adaptive cruise control on bends or mountain roads as the system may lose detection of the vehicle in front and accelerate rapidly depending on the set speed.
Do not use the system on slippery roads as it can create rapid changes in tyre traction (wheel spinning), so that you could lose control of the vehicle.
Do not use adaptive cruise control during rain, snow or heavy dirt, as the radar sensor can be covered by a water film, dust, ice or snow. This reduces or suppresses completely the radar’s visibility. In case of sensor blockage, clean the sensor cover.
System limits
The system's automatic brake force does not permit hard braking and the braking level may not be sufficient to avoid a collision.
After a sudden lane change, the system needs a certain time to detect the next preceding vehicle. So if a new vehicle is detected, the system may accelerate instead of braking dependant on the set speed.
Adaptive cruise control ignores the oncoming traffic. Adaptive cruise control does not brake for pedestrians, animals, very slow speed
driving or stopped vehicles. Do not use adaptive cruise control when towing a trailer or on steep inclines.
Bends
The adaptive cruise control calculates a predicted path based on the centrifugal force. This predicted path considers the current bend characteristic, but cannot consider a future bend change. The system may lose the current vehicle ahead or consider a vehicle which is not in the actual
lane. This can happen when entering or exiting a bend or if the apex (angle) of the bend
changes. If it no longer detects any vehicle ahead, then control indicator will extinguish.
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If the centrifugal force is too high in a bend, the system slows down the vehicle slightly. This braking level is not designed to avoid spinning-off the bend. The driver is responsible for reducing the selected speed before entering a bend and in general to adapt the speed to the road conditions and existing speed limits.
Highway driving During highway driving, set the speed to suit the conditions. Always consider that adaptive cruise control has a limited visibility range, a limited braking level and a certain reaction time to verify if a vehicle is on the driving path or not. Adaptive cruise control may not be able to brake the vehicle in time to avoid a collision with a much slower vehicle or after a lane change. This is particularly true if driving fast or if the visibility is reduced due to weather conditions.
While entering or exiting a motorway, adaptive cruise control may lose the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to the set speed. For this reason, decrease the set speed before exit or entry.
Vehicle path changes If another vehicle enters your driving path, adaptive cruise control will first consider the vehicle when it is completely in your path. Be ready to take action and press the brake pedal, if you need to brake more quickly. Hill and trailer considerations System performance on hills depends on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the road gradient. It may not detect a vehicle in your path while driving on hills. On steep hills, you may have to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle speed.
When going downhill you may have to brake to maintain or reduce your speed.
Note that applying the brake deactivates the system.
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Radar unit The radar unit is mounted behind the radiator grille below the brand emblem.
“How does Radar actually work?” Radar based systems are becoming more and more common in GM Holden vehicles. Let’s have a look into what it is and how it works, first we’ll start of with what Radar actually stands for:
RAdio Detection And Ranging
So how does it work?
Well it uses a principle that we are all familiar with, echoes. If we are standing on top of a mountain and we shout out something, a few moments later we hear some of those sound waves returning back. The sound waves hit surfaces in the distance and then reflect off that surface causing the echo.
This same basic principal is used in a radar system, but instead of using sound, radar uses radio waves. When the radar sensor module sends out its radar signal it waits for a return signal (echo). When it receives a signal it knows something is in the detection zone. The radar will also be able to tell how far away it is by measuring the time it took for the signal to get back to the radar sensor module.
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Active Safety Forward Collision Alert (FCA) With camera or radar
Assists the driver in avoiding or mitigating the impact of front-end collisions
In the event of a potential collision, FCA provides both an audible and visual warning with a reflected LED projected onto the windscreen, directly in the driver’s line of sight.
The system uses a sensor in the front camera or a radar sensor in the grille.
The default distance setting ‘mid’ but can be adjusted to “near” or “far” via the steering wheel.
When the system was activated during the previous drive, it goes to the last setting the driver has selected.
Operates automatically above 8km/h with the front camera input.
Operates above walking speed if the vehicle is equipped with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) specific radar sensor.
1. Alert Sensitivity
2. Pop Up with Audible Alert
3. Gap Adjustment
1. Camera operating distance 60m
2. Radar (with ACC) operating distance 150m
3. Green telltale = FCA operating and has vehicle detected ahead – ready for further alert
When the driver is closely following another vehicle (tailgating), the icon turns amber in colour.
LED Projection in Windscreen
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Low Speed Collision Mitigation Braking (LSCMB) If the vehicle is equipped with a camera only, FCA also features Low Speed Collision Mitigation Braking (LSCMB). The system uses the camera (with a range of up to 80 metres) to detect the vehicle ahead. The FCA with LSCMB also features a different display in the DIC to inform the driver and is automatically active above 8 km/h. LSCMB works automatically above 8 km/h and below 60 km/h. When closing in too fast to a preceding vehicle the driver is warned via chime, pop-up icon in the DIC, and reflective LEDs in the windshield.
LSCMB includes
(1) Brake preparation system
When approaching a vehicle ahead at speeds that the system determines that a collision is imminent, the brake preparation system pressurises slightly the brakes. This reduces the response time, when manual or automatic braking is requested.
(2) Emergency automatic braking
After the brake preparation and just before the imminent collision, this function automatically applies a limited braking with up to 0,3 g deceleration to reduce the impact speed of the collision. This deceleration is comparable to normal braking, i.e. approaching a red light. Below 40 km/h the maximum deceleration can be increased up to 1 g to avoid the collision entirely.
(3) Forward looking brake assist
In addition to the brake preparation system and emergency automatic braking, the forward looking brake assist function makes the brake assist more sensitive. In this way, depressing the brake pedal slightly results in immediate, hard braking. This function assists the driver to brake faster and harder before the imminent collision.
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Collision Imminent Braking (CIB) (This system is only available on vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) as it uses the Radar as well as the Front Camera with a range of up to 150m to detect the vehicle ahead. As a result of the extended range, this system is also able to operate at higher speeds.)
This feature assists the driver in reducing the severity of a crash to a vehicle they are following that is moving or has come to a stop under certain conditions. If the driver has not applied the brakes and the system detects a collision is imminent, the system will automatically apply moderately hard or hard emergency braking.
CIB works automatically above walking speed.
Immediately before or at the time of automatic braking, the Forward Collision Alert system provides a flashing red LED windshield “Collision Alert” and audible warning.
Auto braking can bring the vehicle to a complete stop, and engage the Electric Parking Brake (release with button or firm press of accelerator).
Auto braking can be overridden by the driver at any point in time.
Operation speed:
Own velocity ≤ 40 km/h: braking with up to 1g below 40 km/h.
Own velocity > 40 km/h: braking for 0.5 s with 0.3 g and then with 1 g if necessary.
CIB Includes:
1. Brake Preparation System
When approaching a vehicle ahead and a collision is likely, the brake preparation system pressurises the brakes. This reduces the response time, when manual or automatic braking is requested.
2. Emergency automatic braking
After the brake preparation and just before the imminent collision, this function automatically applies a limited braking with up to 0,3 g deceleration to reduce the impact speed of the collision. This deceleration is comparable to normal braking, i.e. approaching a red light. If necessary the maximum deceleration can be increased up to 1 g.
3. Intelligent Brake Assist
The Intelligent Brake Assist function assists the driver while braking hard and quick enough with an additional brake boost to avoid or mitigate a collision.
4. Forward looking brake assist
In addition to the brake preparation system and emergency automatic braking, the forward looking brake assist function makes the brake assist more sensitive. In this way, depressing the brake pedal slightly results on immediate, hard braking. This function assists the driver to brake faster and harder before the imminent collision.
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Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Lane Keep Assist is operational at vehicle speeds above 60klm/h and ONLY when lane markings are available.
The system gently turns the steering wheel and the control indicator changes to yellow if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that direction.
LKA alerts the driver by flashing together with three chimes from the respective direction if the lane is departed significantly.
If the system only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only assist for that side.
Lane keep assist can detect when the driver has taken their hands off the wheel. In this case a message in the Driver Information Centre pops-up advising the driver to ‘take the wheel’ and a chime sounds as long as lane keep assist detects hands are off the wheel.
When the following conditions are met, the system will not give alerts:
The correct turn signal is activated. An activated turn signal is interpreted as an intentional lane crossing
The driver makes an intentional steering maneuver The driver makes an intentional accelerating maneuver The driver makes an intentional braking maneuver
Active safety: Forward Distance Indicator
The following distance indicator displays the distance to a preceding moving vehicle. The front camera in the windscreen is used to detect the distance of a vehicle directly ahead in the vehicle's path. It is active at speeds above 40 km/h.
When a preceding vehicle is detected ahead, the distance is indicated in seconds, displayed on a page in the Driver Information Centre.
On Midlevel display, choose Info Menu via MENU on the turn signal lever and turn the adjuster wheel to choose following distance indication page.
The minimum indicated distance is 0.5 seconds.
If there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is out of range, two dashes will be displayed: -.- sec.
If Adaptive cruise control is active, this page shows the alert sensitivity setting instead of following distance setting.
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Radio, Navigation and Speaker Systems MyLink 7” (R & RS)
7˝ capacitive touch display.
Phone Projection (Apple CarPlay® & Android® Auto)
Volume control know along with power, home, phone and adjust hard buttons.
Radio control through the steering wheel controls.
Designed to support new media sources including Bluetooth® and USB audio devices, smartphones and selected applications through Phone Projection.
The Bluetooth® antenna is connected to the radio assembly.
This system has Digital Radio (DAB+).
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MyLink 8” with Embedded Satellite Navigation RS‐V
8” touch capacitive display (WVGA, resolution: 800 x 480)
Phone Projection (Apple CarPlay® and Android® Auto)
AM/FM, DAB+
USB Support for Audio & Video Playback
iPod interface, iPod control through USB
Voice Recognition for all sources, hands-free calling via Bluetooth®, support of phone based voice recognition (e.g. Apple Siri)
Driver Information Centre (DIC) integration – Audio, Phone and Navigation functions are available in the DIC by using the steering wheel controls.
Direct access buttons for Cancel Route and mute navigation prompts.
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Phone Projection The ability to project the functions and certain apps of a smartphone onto the touch screen of the car.
Apple CarPlay® Android Auto™
For iPhone 5 and upwards with iOS 9 or later
Siri® voice control
Basic services include Maps, Phone, Messaging and Music
Supports 3rd party apps from various developers
All apps are certified for in-car use
Compatible with devices running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher.
Google Now™ Voice Control
Basic services include Google Maps, Phone, Messaging and Music
Supports 3rd party apps from selected developers
All apps are certified for in-car use
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Antenna Locations Roof Antenna R & RS
Roof Antenna GPS RS-V
The MY17 Astra R & RS models use the roof
antenna for receiving FM/AM and DAB radio
signals.
The MY17 Astra RS‐V is equipped with a GPS
antenna. The Astra’s MyLink incorporates an
inbuilt Satellite Navigation system.
Rear Window/Diversity RS-V
The MY17 Astra RS‐V is equipped with a diversity antenna (FM2). The Astra’s Radio will constantly be
monitoring the FM1 and FM2 antenna and use the one with the best signal.
AM / FM
Digital and FM Diversity Antenna
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Controls and Interfaces (R and RS) Steering Wheel Controls
Left Side: Right Side:
1. Cruise Control
2. Speed Limiter
3. Gap Adjust (RS or R with optional Driver Assistance Pack)
4. Call / Voice Control
5. Mute / End Call
6. Audio Input Source Select
7. Volume Up
8. Volume Down
3.5” Driver Information Centre
3.5” Monochrome Display
Vehicle Information (Fuel Consumption, Trip Information, etc.).
Operated via controls located on the Indicator Stalk
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2
3 4
5
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Driver Information Centre Screens
Trip/Information
Digital Speed Display
Trip 1
Trip 2
Fuel Information
Timer
Vehicle Information
Remaining Oil Life
Following Distance (RS Only)
Speed Warning
Economy Information
Fuel Economy
Economy Trend
Economy Index
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Controls and Interfaces (RS-V) Steering Wheel Controls
Left Side: Right Side:
1. Safety functions (e.g. Speed Limiter, Cruise Control, etc.)
2. Phone and push to talk speech recognition
3. Audio mute and hang up
4. 4-way rocker to the Driver Information Centre (DIC) menu
5. SEL: Select menu entry.
6. UP: Next radio station favourite
7. Down: previous radio station favourite
8. Volume Up
9. Volume Down
4.2” Colour Driver Information Centre (DIC)
4.2” Colour Display
Vehicle Information (Fuel Consumption, Trip Information, etc.).
Audio (change source/song/station, etc.).
Phone (call contact from phone book, etc.).
Navigation (stop/resume route guidance, etc.).
Access to user-defined favourites (phone, navigation, audio).
“Mini-House-Screen” can be easily operated by steering wheel controls (right side).
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3
4
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6
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Colour Driver Information Centre - Info Screens Digital Speed Display
Trip A
Trip B
Fuel Information
Oil Life Remaining
Fuel Economy Last 100 km
Timer
Follow Distance
Eco Statistics
Economy Index
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Advanced Park Assist RS and RS-V
The Advanced Park Assist (APA) measures suitable parallel or perpendicular parking spaces and searches at vehicle speeds below 30 km/h. This means the addition of two 4-metre parking distance sensors at the front and two at the rear.
The APA feature in the MY17 Holden Astra operates the steering only while the driver controls the accelerator, brake and gear selection.
APA measures suitable parallel or perpendicular parking spaces below 30 km/h.
The driver selects the type of parking space either parallel or perpendicular.
The system defaults to seeking a space on the left side of the vehicle. This can be changed to the right simply by activating the right hand indicator.
APA will notify the driver when the starting position is reached and system is ready.
A short vibration or ‘pulse’ via the steering wheel informs the driver about the automatic steering activation.
A visual pop-up and a chime indicate successful parking.
APA Screen for 8” MyLink APA Screen for 7” MyLink
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Sport mode Sport mode adapts the settings of some vehicle systems to a sportier driving style.
The engine response to accelerator input is quicker.
Steering has a sportier feel.
Shift points of automatic transmission occur later.
Activation Press SPORT when engine is running.
LED in the button illuminates when sport mode is active and a status message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
When sport mode is active a checkered flag icon is displayed in the DIC.
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Heating & Air Conditioning Systems Heating & Air Conditioning System Overview (R & RS)
Buttons for Heating & Air Conditioning Modes
Left Knob for Temperature Control
Right Knob for Fan Speed Control
Electronic Climate Control (RS-V) The dual zone climate control allows different temperatures for driver side and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan speed and air distribution are regulated automatically.
Electronic Climate Control also includes the following features:
Seat Heating
Heated Steering Wheel
These features can be enabled on the Heating & Air Conditioning controls.
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Engines 1.4L Petrol Engine Overview 1.4L Ecotec Turbo (R)
110kW / 240Nm
All aluminium
Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI)
Euro 6 emissions compliant
Stop/Start fuel saving technology (AT only)
IEM (Integrated Exhaust Manifold)
Turbo charger
Dual Independent Cam Phasing
All Aluminium Construction
Mechanical Vacuum pump
Timing chain driven camshafts (lower running costs, as there is no belt to replace during servicing)
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1.4L Petrol Engine Specifications
Ecotec 1.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder
Type: transverse-mounted, four-cylinder dual-overhead-cam with variable valve timing
Displacement (cc): 1399 Bore & stroke (mm): 74 x 81.3 Block material: Aluminium Cylinder head material: Aluminium
Valvetrain: Overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery: Spark Ignition Direct Injection Compression ratio: 10 : 1 Maximum Power (kW @ rpm): 110 @ 5000 - 5600
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm): MT: 245 @ 2000 – 4000, AT: 240 @ 2400 - 4800
Recommended fuel: Petrol 91 RON Emissions Euro 6
1.4l Turbo Manual
1.4l Turbo Automatic
R R
Fuel Consumption - Combined (l/100km) 5.8 5.8
Fuel Consumption - Urban (l/100km) 7.5 7.3
Fuel Consumption – Extra Urban (l/100km) 4.9 4.9
C02 Combined (gCO2/100km) 135 133
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1.6L Petrol Engine Overview 1.6 Turbo Direct Injection
147kW / 280Nm (overboost 300Nm)
Cast iron block with aluminium bedplate
Aluminium cylinder head
Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI)
Euro 6 emission compliant
Stop/Start Technology (Auto and Manual)
Timing chain driven camshafts (lower running costs, as there is no belt to replace during servicing)
1.6L Petrol Engine Specifications
Type: Engine MGE 1.6SHT (LWC)
Displacement 1.6 L Turbo, 1.598 cm³
Cylinder 4
Valves per Cylinder 4
Air Charging System Turbo Charger
Maximum Power KW 147 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Nm 280 Nm / 1,650-5000 rpm w/o overboost 300 Nm / 1,700 – 4,700 rpm with overboost
Bore 79,0 mm
Stroke 81,5 mm
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Mass (DIN - 70020A) 142 kg (MT version w/o balancers) 132 kg (AT version)
Dimensions L: 638 mm W: 564 mm H: 701 mm
Emission Euro 6.1 / Euro 6c / ULEV
Block Material Cast iron with aluminium bedplate
Cyl. Head Material Aluminium
Drivetrain DOHC, Roller Finger Follower
Fuel Injection System Central Direct Injection (SIDI)
Production Plant Szentgotthard/Hungary
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Engine Stop/Start System (Automatic Transmission and Manual Transmission)
The Stop/Start System is used to improve fuel efficiency in stop/start driving. The vehicle automatically shuts down the engine in appropriate conditions at a traffic light, for example, resulting in zero tail pipe emissions and saving fuel which otherwise is used idling the engine when stationary. The engine instantly restarts when the driver is ready to move away.
As soon as the driver prepares to move away (by releasing the brake pedal and/or depressing the accelerator pedal), the engine will start; it only takes the system around 0.3 s to start the engine.
To support the increased number of engine starts, the starter motor is upgraded with a high performance electric motor and a stronger pinion engagement mechanism with reduced noise levels.
Along with the upgraded starter motor, advanced battery technology is required to ensure the vehicles battery can handle the frequent charge and discharge cycles common with stop/start operation. There is an intelligent battery sensor connected to the battery which continually monitors the battery charge and healthy state. The engine control module (ECM) uses this information from the intelligent battery sensor to determine if the battery charge and health is sufficient for a Stop/Start condition.
The Stop/Start system can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 5% in mixed driving conditions. In an urban environment and in heavy traffic with frequent stops the savings may increase to as much as 10%.
For Vehicles fitted with Automatic Transmission, there are certain controls in place to help ensure the Stop/Start System does not compromise the needs of either the driver or vehicle.
For the engine to shutdown with Automatic Transmission, the vehicle: Must be below 5 km/h The selector lever in position D Brake pedal depressed.
To restart, the driver simply releases the brake pedal and the enhanced starter motor engages the engine. When the engine has been shut down by the Stop/Start System, the tachometer needle will rest on the AUTOSTOP position. When the engine is restarted, the needle will resume position to indicate engine RPM.
Note: If the vehicle fitted with Automatic Transmission is at a standstill with a depressed brake pedal, Autostop is activated automatically. The engine will be switched off while the ignition stays on. The stop-start system will be disabled on inclines of 15% or more.
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Conditions for engine shut down and restart To ensure neither the needs of the driver or vehicle are compromised the engine will not shut down in the following circumstances:
Cooling system is too hot or too cold Ambient temperature is less than −10°C Battery temperature is less than 0°C or greater than 55°C Heating & Air Conditioning system demand is high Heating & Air Conditioning defrost has been selected Battery charge is low The learn procedure needs to be completed on the Battery Sensor The switch is turned off (default is on)
Likewise the engine will automatically restart if:
Engine hood opened Battery charge is low Heating & Air Conditioning demand increases Vehicle speed increases Brake booster vacuum has been reduced Engine coolant temperature is greater than 125°C Autostop time exceeded 2 min Drivers door is opened
When the Stop/Start System has shut down the engine and the ambient temperature is below 15°C, the ECM will activate the electric engine coolant pump motor to continually circulate the engine coolant through the engine while the engine is off (1.6L only). This is to ensure the engine and passenger compartment temperature is maintained while off. Once the Stop/Start System has restarted the engine, the ECM will turn off the auxiliary coolant pump motor, thus allowing the engines internal coolant pump to circulate the engine coolant. The Stop/Start System is automatically activated each time the ignition switch is turned on.
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Brake Release Stop/Start for vehicles with manual transmission This system does not apply to vehicles with a 1.4L engine and manual transmission.
Engine Stop Conventional 1. Only clutch pedal depressed
2. Engage neutral
3. Release clutch pedal
4. Engine stops – indicator (Autostop)
Engine start 1. Only press clutch pedal
2. Engine starts
3. Move into gear and release clutch to start driving
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Engine Start (Late Restart) If the brake is pressed, the engine shall not start when the clutch is pressed.
Instead, the driver can fully press the clutch and move into gear with the engine still off. Once the brake is released the engine starts.
1. Brake pedal pressed first
2. Press clutch after
3. Move into gear
1. Release brake pedal
2. Engine starts - release clutch to start driving
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Battery Location The vehicle battery is located in the book under the floor. All vehicles with Stop/Start technology are fitted with and Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) Battery.
The battery jump start posts are located in the engine bay on the driver’s side toward the cabin.
Battery
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Transmission 6 Speed Manual Transmission fitted to 1.4L Petrol Engine
Cable Shift system
Synchronised Reverse Gear
Hydraulic Clutch Actuation
Two piece housing with bearing plate
Two and a half shaft design
1st Gear Ratio 4.273
2nd Gear Ratio 2.353
3rd Gear Ratio 1.571
4th Gear Ratio 1.151
5th Gear Ratio 0.943
6th Gear Ratio 0.801
Reverse Gear Ratio 3.818
Final Drive Ratio 3.348
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6 Speed Manual Transmission fitted to 1.6L Petrol Engine
The M32-6 is a 6-speed manual transmission. This manual transmission is an all-synchromesh 3-shaft transmission.
Cable shift system
Hydraulic clutch actuation
Three piece housing
Built in Aspern, Austria
1st Gear Ratio 3.818
2nd Gear Ratio 2.158
3rd Gear Ratio 1.475
4th Gear Ratio 1.067
5th Gear Ratio 0.875
6th Gear Ratio 0.744
Reverse Gear Ratio 3.545
Final Drive Ratio 3.833
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GF6 6 Speed Automatic Transmissions The six-speed automatic transmissions fitted to the MY17 BK Astra range are integral in GM’s initiative to offer vehicles with excellent fuel economy and the Hydra-Matic 6T35 & 6T45 transmissions are delivering on that promise.
The 6T35 & 6T45 feature upgrades implemented to enhance efficiency. Both transmissions are designed to perform optimally with Stop/Start technology by incorporating a new High Pressure fluid accumulator that supplies oil pressure to drive the transmission from an autostop/start situation. Another example is that the transmission pump has been moved off-axis, which allows better sealing of the torque converter, reducing pump flow demands to enhance fuel economy.
6T35 6T45 (Fitted to vehicles with a 1.4L engine when optional
Automatic Transmission is selected)
(Fitted to vehicles with a 1.6L engine when
optional Automatic Transmission is selected)
Gear Ratios
Variant: 6T35 6T45
First: 4.449 4.584
Second: 2.908 2.964
Third: 1.893 1.912
Fourth: 1.446 1.446
Fifth: 1.000 1.000
Sixth: 0.742 0.746
Reverse: 2.871 2.940
Final Drive: 3.140 3.230
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Suspension & Steering Systems Suspension and Axle Layout Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
The lower control arms are attached to a rigid mounted steel sub frame.
The rear ride bushings of the lower control arms are attached to a rigid mounted steel sub-frame for better lateral stiffness.
Highly precise handling characteristics.
Optimized evolution and proven system.
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Rear Suspension
New A-bushing concept/position to get excellent ride comfort.
Optimised Watts link concept.
Delivers all of the advantages of multi-link rear suspension without any of the complexities.
The watts linkage rear axle is basically equal to the compound crank rear axle. The watts linkage is used in the rear axle of the suspension as a performance improvement. This method is intended to prevent relative sideways motion between the axle and body of the vehicle. Watt's linkage approximates a vertical straight line motion more closely, and does so while locating the centre of the axle rather than toward one side of the vehicle, as more commonly used when fitting a long Panhard rod.
It consists of two horizontal equalizer beam links of equal length mounted at each side of the chassis. In between these two links, a short centre link is connected. The centre of this centre link – the point which is constrained in a straight line motion - is mounted to the centre of the equalizer beam support. All pivoting points are free to rotate in a vertical plane. Watt's linkage can also be used to prevent axle movement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
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Electric Power Steering Optimized in regards to “direct steering feel” and mass
Reduced amount of power needed at any speed.
Smooth Road Shake compensation (SRS) (reduces vehicle vibrations in the 8 to 22 Hz range depending on vehicle speed on smooth road conditions.)
Drift Pull Compensation (DPC) (reduces the steering pulling to one side or another due to road or environmental conditions)
Advanced Active Return (active steering back to steering wheel centre).
Supports optional driver assistance features:
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Automatic Parking Aid
The belt driven electronic power steering system consists of the following components:
The integrated electromechanical power steering unit, containing the power steering control module, its sensors, the power steering motor and belt drive.
The Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear containing the steering angle sensor and power steering shaft torque sensor
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Electric Parking Brake The Electronic Parking Brake is standard on the
RS-V.
The park brake unit for each side is packaged on the rear calliper together with the actuator; classified as a Motor on Calliper (MoC) system.
Compared to Astra-J, the system was enhanced in comfort and Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) while preserving the safety and hill holding functions.
Functions like Static Apply, Static Release and drive-away functions are optimized.
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Passive Safety System Airbags
1. Driver airbag a. Front pretensioner (2 per seat) incl. load limiter
2. Passenger airbag b. Rear outboard belt pretensioner inc. load limiter
3. Front side airbags
4. Curtain airbags
New Seat Mounted Pretensioner The MY17 Astra is fitted with seat mounted pretensioners that when activated tension the seatbelt from the opposite side of the seatbelt buckle.
The new pretensioner’s mechanism operates in the same way as a traditional pretensioner.
Refer to SI for service precautions.
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Structure
Rigid passenger cell
Mainly fabricated from high strength steel
Special deformation elements
Aluminium bumper systems
Front sub frame
Doors with ultra-high strength steel beams
High degree of passive safety due to an extremely rigid passenger compartment
Outstanding crash performance
Lower pedestrian head and leg injury impact
Engineered to meet maximum safety rating.
The basis of passive safety in the new Astra is a rigid passenger cell mainly fabricated from high strength steel that has been designed for the least possible deformations and the largest possible survival space in crash conditions. To accommodate the impact energy in case of a crash, the front, sides and rear of the passenger compartment are surrounded by energy absorption zones that deform and protect in a controlled manner.
Special deformation elements, so-called crash boxes, are securely bolted to the front and rear frame. The aluminium bumper systems (chamber profile and crash boxes) absorb the crash energy in low-speed accidents and limit the vehicle deformation to a minimum, which also keeps repair costs down. At higher front impact speeds, the deformation energy is transferred to the front sub frame, the longitudinal members carrying it and the upper rails leading into the lower A-pillars. For side protection, the stiff side body structure is designed to spread loadings.
The doors have ultra-high strength steel beams that are mounted diagonally. Apart from continuing to help prevent intrusion, this layout is also more effective in engaging the press harden steel B-pillar, side sill, and the floor and of cross-members as a single network to share the load bearing task.
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Appendix Service Schedule The following Service Schedule refers to all models
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