Vauxhall 2010 Astra, Owner'S Manual

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232 Driving and operation
Towing equipment
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Only use a trailer towing dev ice a pproved
for the vehicle. Have a towing device fitted
by workshop, who will inform you of any
possible trailer load inc reases. They will
have the instructions for fitting the dev ic e
and any necessary c hanges to the vehicle
concerning cooling, hea t shields or other
devices.
Observe the note on the Astra TwinTop on
page 58.
Do not mount towing equipment to
vehic les with Z 20 LEH
1)
engine.
For installation dimensions of the tra iler
towing equipm ent – see pages 351, 353.
Picture no: 17220t.tif
Stowa ge of coupling b all b ar
In H atchbacks, the coupling ball bar is in a
pouch, fastened in the lug gage
compartment c argo box with a strap - see
page 235.
In Estates, the c oupling ball bar is fastened
with a strap in a compartment in the spare
wheel well of the luggage compartment.
Picture no: 17221t.tif
Fitting the coupling b all b ar
Disengage and fold d ow n the soc ket.
Remove the sea ling plug from the hole for
the coupling ball bar and stow it in the
luggage compa rtm ent.
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Warning
Disreg ard of these notes ca n lead to
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
according ly.
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Warning
The coupling ball bar is to b e removed
when not towing .
1)
Sales designation – see page 31 0.