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188 Driving and operationThe permitted caravan/trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea level.
Since engine power decreases as altitude
increases because of the air becoming
thinner, therefore reducing climbing ability,
the permitted towing weight also
decreases by 10 % for every 1000 metres of
additional altitude. The towing weight
does not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8 %,
e. g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight must not
be exceeded. This weight is specified on
the identification plate 3250. Coupling socket load
The coupling socket load is the load
exerted by the trailer/caravan on the
coupling ball. It can be varied by changing
the weight distributi
on when loading the
trailer/caravan.
The maximum permitted coupling socket
load (vehicles with engine Z 12 XEP: 45 kg,
other versions: 55 kg) of the towing vehicle
is noted on the identification plate of the
trailer towing device and specified in the
vehicle documents. This must always be
complied with, partic ularly when towing
heavy trailers. The coupling socket load
must never be less than 25 kg.
When measuring the coupling socket load,
make sure that the drawbar of the loaded
trailer/caravan is at the same height as it
will be when the trailer/caravan is coupled
with the towing vehicl e loaded. Particularly
important for trailers/caravans with
tandem axle. Rear axle load during towing
With the trailer attached and the towing
vehicle fully loaded, including all the
passengers, the permitted rear axle load
(specified on identifica
tion plate and vehicle
documents) for passenger vehicles may be
exceeded by 45 kg and the permitted total
load may be exceeded by 50 kg.
For vans the permitted rear axle load may
be exceeded by 25 kg. The permitted total
load may be exceeded by the following
amounts with the engines specified below:
Trailer operation is not permitted for vans
with tyre size 215/45 R 17.
If the permitted rear axle load is exceeded
a maximum speed of 100 km/h applies. If
lower national maximum speeds are
specified for trailer operation, they must be
complied with. Z 10 XEP 30 kg
Z 12 XEP 15 kg
Z 13 DTH 40 kg
Z 13 DTJ 35 kg
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189
Driving and operation
Driving characteristics, towing tips
Before attaching the trailer/caravan,
lubricate the ball of the trailer/caravan
towing device. However, do not lubricate
the ball if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to damp
hunting.
Check caravan/traile r lighting before
starting to drive. The fog tail lamps on the
vehicle are deactivated when towing a
caravan or trailer.
Trailers with LED turn signals must have a
provision enables lamp monitoring for
commercial bulbs.
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 are
deactivated in towing mode.
Handling is greatly influenced by the
loading of the trailer/caravan. Loads
should therefore be secured so that they
cannot slip and be placed in the centre of
the trailer/caravan if possible, i.e. above
the axle.
For trailers with low directional control and
for caravans with a permissible gross
vehicle weight of more than 1000 kg, a
speed of 80 km/h must not be exceeded;
use of a roll damper in accordance with the
friction principle is urgently recommended. If the trailer/caravan starts to sway, drive
more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if necessary.
If it is necessary to apply the brakes fully,
depress the brake pedal as hard as
possible.
Remember that the braking distance for
vehicles towing caravans/trailers with and
without brake is always greater than that
for vehicles not towing a caravan/trailer.
When driving downhill, drive in the same
gear as if driving uphill and drive at a
similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified
for full load
3264. Starting on inclines
For vehicles with manual transmission, the
most favourable engine speed when
starting off on an incline is between
2500 and 3000 rpm for petrol engines and
between 2000 and 2200 rpm for diesel
engines. Hold engine speed constant,
engage clutch gradually (let slip), release
hand brake and open throttle. If possible,
the engine speed should not drop during
this procedure.
In vehicles with automatic transmission
3
and manual transmission automated 3 it is
sufficient to give full throttle in D or
(in automatic mode) 3.
Before starting off under extreme
operating conditions, switch off
unnecessary consumers.
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250 Technical DataTechnical Data
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Vehicle data The technical data is determined in
accordance with European Community
standards. We reserve the right to make
modifications. Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over those
given in this manual.
The identification plate is affixed to the
front right door frame.
Picture no: 17322t.tif
Information on identification plate:
Vehicle data ......................................... 250
Engine data.......................................... 252
Performance 5-door ............................ 254
Performance 3-door ............................ 255
Performance, delivery vehicle............. 255
Fuel consumption, CO
2-emissions ......
256
Weights, payload and roof load ........ 259
Tyres ..................................................... 264
Capacities ............................................ 267
Dimensions ........................................... 268
Trailer hitch installation dimensions .. 269
1 Manufacturer
2 Type approval number
3 Vehicle identification number
4 Gross vehicle weight rating
5 Permissible gross train weight
6 Maximum permissible front axle load
7 Maximum permissible rear axle load
8 Vehicle-specific or country-specific
data
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254 Technical DataPerformance 5-doorEngineZ 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL
Top speed
1) [km/h]
Manual transmission
Manual transmission automated
Automatic transmission
1)The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified
maximum speed of the vehicle.
150
–
– 168
168
– 173
–
166210
–
–
Engine Z 13 DTJ Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTR
Top speed
1) [km/h]
Manual transmission
Manual transmission automated
Automatic transmission 163
2)
–
–
2)Value is different for low-pollution version. Value not available at time of printing.
172
172
– 195
–
–
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255
Technical Data
Performance 3-door Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 14 XEP Z 16 LEL Z 16 LER
Top speed
1) [km/h]
Manual transmission
Manual transmission automated
Automatic transmission
1)The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified
maximum speed of the vehicle.
150
–
– 168
168
– 173
–
166210
–
– 225
–
–
Engine Z 13 DTJ Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTR
Top speed
1) [km/h]
Manual transmission
Manual transmission automated
Automatic transmission 163
2)
–
–
2)Value is different for low-pollution version. Value not available at time of printing.
172
172
– 195
–
–
Performance, delivery vehicleEngine
Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP Z 13 DTJ Z 13 DTH
Top speed
1) [km/h]
Manual transmission
Manual transmission automated
Automatic transmission 150
–
–168
168
–163
–
–172
172
–
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256 Technical DataFuel consumption, CO
2-emissions
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed
by 2004/3/EC) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.The directive is oriented to actual driving
practices: Urban driving is rated at
approx.
1/3 and off-road driving with
approx.2/3 (urban and extra-urban
consumption). Cold starts and acceleration
phases are also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
2-emission is also
a constituent of the directive. The figures given must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel consumption
of a particular vehicle.
All values are based on the EU base model
with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption as
specified by directive 2004/3/EC takes
account of the vehicle’s kerb weight,
ascertained in accordance with the said
regulation. Optional ex
tras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and
CO
2-emission levels than those quoted.
Fuel economy, Protec ting the environment
3 151.
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259
Technical Data
Weights, payload and roof load The payload is the difference between the
permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate, page 3250) and the
EC kerb weight.
To calculate the kerb weight, enter the
data for your vehicle below:
is the EC kerb weight.
Optional equipmen t and accessories
increase the kerb weight, which means that
the payload will also change slightly.
Note the weights given in the vehicle
documents. The combined total of front and rear axle
loads must not exceed the permissible
gross vehicle weight. For example, if the
front axle is bearing its maximum
permissible load, the rear axle can only
bear a load that is equal to the gross
vehicle weight minus
the front axle load.
With the trailer attached and the towing
vehicle fully loaded, including all the
passengers, the permitted rear axle load
(specified on identification plate and
vehicle documents) for passenger vehicles
may be exceeded by 45 kg and the
permitted total load may be exceeded
by 50 kg.
For vans the permitted rear axle load may
be exceeded by 25 kg. The permitted total
load may be exceeded by the following
amounts with the engines
1) specified
below:
Trailer operation is not permitted for vans
with tyre size 215/45 R 17. If the permitted rear axle load is exceeded
a maximum speed of 100 km/h applies. If
lower national maximum speeds are
specified for trailer operation, they must be
complied with.
See the identification
plate or vehicle
documents for permissible axle loads.
Roof load
The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The roof
load consists of the weight of the roof rack
plus the load carried.
Driving instructions 3149. Caravan/trailer
towing 3187, roof rack 3173.
z
Unladen weight from
table 1 3260 +.............. kg
z Added weight for
different specifications
are given in
table 2 3263 +.............. kg
z Weight of heavy
accessories from table 3
3263 +.............. kg
Total =.............. kg
1)Sales designation – see pages
3252,
3253.
Z 10 XEP 30 kg
Z 12 XEP 15 kg
Z 13 DTH 40 kg
Z 13 DTJ 35 kg
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260 Technical DataTable 1, unladen weight
1), passenger car 5-door
1)According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). ModelEngine Manual transmission Easytronic Automatic transmission
Corsa [kg]
Z 10 XEP 1145––
Z 12 XEP 11601160–
Z 14 XEP 1163–1188
Z 16 LEL 1280––
Z 13 DTJ 1235––
Z 13 DTH 12651265–
Z 17 DTR 1320––
Corsa with air
conditioning system
or climate control
system [kg] Z 10 XEP
1165––
Z 12 XEP 11801180–
Z 14 XEP 1183–1208
Z 16 LEL 1295––
Z 13 DTJ 1255––
Z 13 DTH 12851285–
Z 17 DTR 1340––
Corsa ECO [kg]
Z 13 DTJ 1210––
Corsa ECO with air
conditioning system [kg] Z 13 DTJ
1219––
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