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284Towing and tow-startingTo w - s t a r t i n g
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting
is preferable ⇒ page 281.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage the 2nd or the 3rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch the ignition on.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
General notesPlease observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate gradually.
– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto- matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake sooner than normal
and pressing the pedal gently.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
material.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperi-
enced drivers should not attempt to tow.
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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if the engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
•Put the selector lever into position “N”.•Do not drive faster than 50 km/h.•Do not tow further than 50 km.•If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
•Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.•Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.•For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.•If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.•If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels should
be raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified
person.
•The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.•The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the
notes on ⇒page 284, “Tow-starting”.
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Description of specifications
290If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small,
empty and light-weight single axle trailers or tandem axle trailers with a
wheelbase of less than 1 metre), at least 4% of the actual trailer weight is a
legal stipulation for a drawbar load.
WARNING
•For safet y reas ons , d o not excee d the 8 0 k m/h limit . Th is is als o valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.•Never exceed the maximum trailer weights or the drawbar load. If the
permissible axle load or the permissible total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
WheelsTyre pressure, snow chains, wheel boltsTyre pressures
The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the
tank flap. The tyre pressure values given there are for cold tyres. Do not
reduce the slightly raised pressures of warm tyres ⇒.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels.
Consult the chapter “wheels” of this manual.
Wheel bolts
After the wheels have been changed, the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
s ho uld b e che cke d as s o on as p ossible wit h a to rqu e w re nch ⇒. The tight-
ening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.
WARNING
•Check the tyre pressure at least once per month. Checking the tyre
pressure is very important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there
is an increased danger of accidents, particularly at high speeds.•If the torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen while the
vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high,
the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.Note
We recommend that you ask your Authorised Service Centre for information
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.
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Technical Specifications
292Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight Power output in kW (PS)
rpm 63 (85)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Super unleaded 95 RON or Normal unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)Slight power loss.Maximum speedin km/h 169
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 15
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1886
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1366
Gross front axle weight in kg 940
Gross rear axle weight in kg 984
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 680
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
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Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.6 75 kW (102 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
2.8 litres
Running on LPG Running on petrol
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 72 (98)/ 560075 (102)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 144/ 3800148/ 3800
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 15954/ 1595
Fuel LPGSuper 95 RON or Normal 91
RON
a)
a)Slight power loss.
Running on LPG
Running on petrol
Maximum speed in km/h 178181
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.28.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 13.813.2
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Technical Specifications
294Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS)Engine specifications Running on LPG
Running on petrol
Gross vehicle weight in kg 19511920
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 14561395
Gross front axle weight in kg 965967
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1000980
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Trailer without brakes 720
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.1 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 77 (105)/5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 175/1550-4100
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1197
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.b)With a slight power loss
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Technical Specifications
296Petrol engine 1.4 92 kW (125 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight Power output in kW (PS)
rpm 92 (125)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200/ 1500-4000
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Super unleaded 95 RON or Normal unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 194
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10.3
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1959
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1439
Gross front axle weight in kg 1008
Gross rear axle weight in kg 987
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 710
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1300
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Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
3.3 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 118 (160)4500-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1500-4500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/1798
Fuel Super unleaded 95 RON or Normal unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)Slight power loss.
ManualAutomatic
Maximum speed in km/h 210210
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.95.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8.48.4
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