Page 132 of 212

126 Driving and operationTowing equipment
3
Only use towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle. Entrust
retrofitting of towing equipment to a
workshop. It may be necessary to make
changes that affect the cooling system,
heat shields or other equipment.
Installation dimensions of towing
equipment 3197.
Towing equipment with fixed coupling
ball bar3
In the case of trailers/caravans with brake,
attach break-away stopping cable to eye
to right of coupling ball bar. Caravan/trailer towingCaravan and trailer loads
1)
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent maximum
values which must not be exceeded. The
actual caravan/trailer load is the difference
between the actual gross weight of the
caravan/trailer and the actual coupling
socket load with the caravan/trailer
coupled.
The permissible caravan/trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients up to
max. 12 %. The 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 3182. 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 distribution when loading the
trailer/caravan.
The maximum permissible coupling socket
load (50 kg) is specified on the towing
equipment identification plate and in the
vehicle documents. Always aim for the
maximum load, especially in the case of
heavy caravans/trailers. The coupling
socket load should never fall below 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 vehicle loaded. Particularly
important for trailers/caravans with
tandem axle.
Rear axle load during towing
The permissible axle loads must not be
exceeded. 1)Observe national regulations.
Page 188 of 212

182 Technical dataTechnical data
Picture no: 11679s.tif
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 Owner’s Manual.
The identification plate is affixed to the
front right door frame.
Picture no: 11724s.tif
In other versions the type plate is attached
to the right spring strut dome in the engine
compartment. Vehicle data ......................................... 182
Engine data.......................................... 184
Performance......................................... 185
Fuel consumption, CO
2-emissions ......
186
Fuel consumption, natural gas........... 186
Weights, payload and roof load ........ 189
Tyres ..................................................... 191
Capacities ............................................ 195
Dimensions ........................................... 196
Mounting dimensions of towing
equipment with fixed coupling
ball bar............................................... 197
Page 189 of 212
183
Technical data
Picture no: 13329j.tif
Information on identification plate
Picture no: 11680s.tif
The vehicle identification number is
stamped on the identification plate and in
the vehicle floor on the right-hand side
under a cover between the front passenger
door and seat.
The vehicle identification number may be
attached to the instrument panel. Engine code and engine number. Marked
on engine block at left side of engine in
petrol engines, and beneath diesel
injection pump at right side of engine in
diesel engines.
1Manufacturer
2Type approval number
3Vehicle identification number
4Gross vehicle weight rating
5Permissible gross train weight
6Maximum permissible front axle load
7Maximum permissible rear axle load
8Vehicle-specific or country-specific
data
Page 192 of 212

186 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 stem from 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 extras may result in
slightly higher fuel consumption and CO
2
emission levels than those quoted.
Saving Fuel, Protecting the Environment
3108.
Fuel consumption, natural gasThe data on fuel consumption has been
ascertained with reference fuel G20
(methane content 99 - 100 mol%) under
prescribed driving conditions (see previous
columns). The fuel consumption values will
deviate from those specified if natural gas
with a lower methane content is used.
All values stem from the EU base model
with standard equipment. The
consumption calculated according to the
1999/100/EC directive takes into
consideration the kerb weight laid down in
agreement with this regulation. Additional
equipment as well as the gas condition,
filling station pressure, mode of driving and
the road and traffic conditions can lead to
higher consumptions and CO
2 values than
those specified.
Page 195 of 212

189
Technical data
Weights, payload and roof load The payload is the difference between the
permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate 3182) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the kerb weight, enter the
data for your vehicle below:
is the EC kerb weight.
Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight, which means that
the payload will also change slightly.
Note the weights given in the vehicle
documents and the identification plate. 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.
The permissible axle loads must not be
exceeded.
See the identification plate or vehicle
documents for permissible axle loads.
Caravan/trailer towing 3126. Roof load
The permissible roof load is 100 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the roof
rack plus the load carried.
Driving hints 3106. Roof rack 3125.
zKerb weight from
Table 1 3190 +.............. kg
zWeight of heavy
accessories from
Table 2 3190 +.............. kg
Total =.............. kg
Page 196 of 212
190 Technical dataWeights
(kg)
, Table 1, kerb weight
1)
1)According to EC Directive 70/156/EC, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). Combo van EngineManual transmission Manual transmission automated
without/with air
conditioning
[kg]Z 14 XEP 1190/1350 –
Z 16 YNG 1322/1352 –
Z 13 DTJ 1285/1420 1285/1420
Z 17 DTH 1320/1455 –Weights
(kg)
, Table 1, kerb weight
Combo EngineManual transmission manual transmission automated
without/with air
conditioning
[kg]Z 14 XEP 1235/1265 –
Z 16 YNG 1367/1397 –
Z 13 DTJ 1325/1355 1325/1355
Z 17 DTH 1365/1395 –Weights
, Table 2, heavy accessories
Accessories Folding
sun roofTowing
equipmentAnti-lock braking
system (ABS)Sliding door (front
passenger’s side) Rear vent
windowsLoad
compartment grilleSplit load
compartment grille
Weight [kg] 18 18 7 23 9 8 10
Page 201 of 212
195 Technical data
CapacitiesEngine oil
EngineZ 14 XEP Z 13 DTJ Z 17 DTH
Incl. filter [l] 3.5 3.5 5.0
Between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0
Fuel tank
EngineZ 14 XEP Z 13 DTJ Z 17 DTH
Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] 52 52 52
Engine oil
EngineZ 16 YNG
Incl. filter [l]3.5
Between MIN and MAX [l]1.0
Fuel tank
EngineZ 16 YNG
Natural gas, nominal capacity [kg]
petrol, nominal capacity [l]17.5
1)
14
1)17.5 kg (average fill limit), corresponding to a tank volume of 108 l. Fill weight in kg is dependent on outside temperature, filling pressure and type of
tank system.
Page 202 of 212
196 Technical dataDimensions
Combo
vanCombo
Overall length [mm] 4322 4322
Overall width [mm] 1684 1684
Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 1892 1892
Height at kerb weight [mm] 1801 1801
Length of luggage compartment [mm] 1787
1)/2700
2)
1)behind the front seats 2)with front passenger seat folded down
1020
3)/1664
4)/2700
2)
3)behind the rear seats 4)with the backrests folded down. Width of luggage compartment [mm]
without/with 1/with 2 sliding doors
min. width between wheel housings1348/1399/1449
1107–/1399/1449
1107
Max. height of luggage compartment [mm] 1190 1190
Height of luggage compartment sill [mm] 550 550
Opening width, tailgate min./max. [mm] 1030/1210 1030/1210
Opening height, tailgate min./max. [mm] 1120/1139 1120/1139
Opening width of sliding door [mm] 620 620
Opening height of sliding door [mm] 913 1023
Wheelbase [mm]2716 2716
Turning circle diameter [m] 11.25 11.25