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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
The rear tyre pressures must beincreased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) abovespecification. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
Do not exceed the maximum grosstrain weight stated on your vehicleidentification plate. See VehicleIdentification Plate (page 167).
Do not exceed the maximumpermissible nose weight, i.e. verticalweight on the tow ball, of 110 pounds(50 kilogrammes).
The electrical system is not suitablefor towing trailers with more thanone rear fog lamp.
Note:Not all vehicles are suitable orapproved to have tow bars fitted. Checkwith your dealer first.
Place loads as low and central to theaxle(s) of the trailer as possible. If you aretowing with an unladen vehicle, the loadin the trailer should be placed toward thenose, within the maximum nose load, asthis gives the best stability.
The stability of your vehicle to trailercombination is very much dependant onthe quality of the trailer.
In high altitude regions above 3 281 feet (1000 metres), the stipulated maximumpermitted gross train weight must bereduced by 10% for every additional 3 281feet (1 000 metres).
Steep Gradients
WARNING
The anti-lock braking system doesnot control the overrun brake on thetrailer.
Change down a gear before you reach asteep downhill gradient.
TOW BALL
WARNINGS
When not in use, always transportthe tow ball arm securely fastenedin the luggage compartment.
Take special care when fitting thetow ball arm as the safety of yourvehicle and the trailer depends onthis.
Do not use any tools for mounting ordismounting the tow ball arm.
Do not modify the trailer coupling.
Do not disassemble or repair the towball arm.
A 13-pin trailer socket and the tow ball armseat are provided under the rear bumper.Turn the trailer socket down through 90degrees until it engages in the end position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.Move the catch to the left.3.Open the bonnet and support it withthe bonnet strut.
Closing the Bonnet
1.Remove the bonnet strut from thecatch and secure correctly after use.
2.Lower the bonnet and allow it to dropfrom under its own weight for the last8 - 11 inches (20 – 30 centimetres).
Note:Make sure that you have closed thebonnet correctly.
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PLATE
Note:Your vehicle identification platedesign may vary to that shown.
Note:The information shown on the vehicleidentification plate is dependant uponmarket requirements.
ModelA
VariantB
Engine designationC
Emission levelD
Vehicle identification numberE
Gross vehicle weightF
Gross train weightG
Maximum front axle weightH
Maximum rear axle weightI
Your vehicle identification number andmaximum weights are shown on a platelocated on the lock side of the right-handdoor aperture at the bottom.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
Your vehicle identification number isstamped into the floor panel on theright-hand side, beside the front seat. It isalso shown on the left-hand side of theinstrument panel.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle dimensions
Dimension in inches (mm)Dimension description
160.5 (4077)Maximum length
81.4 (2067)Overall width including exterior mirrors
63.1 - 63.5 (1604 - 1613)Overall height - EC kerb weight
98.0 (2489)Wheelbase
58.5 - 58.7 (1487 - 1492)Front track
58.1 - 58.3 (1477 - 1482)Rear track
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