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Driving and operating
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (vehicles with 1.2
engine: 45 kg, other engines: 55 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 trailers. The vertical coupling
load should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) for passenger vehicles
may be exceeded by 45 kg and the
gross vehicle weight rating by 50 kg
(on vehicles with 1.2 engine and
specific rear axle application: 30 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:
A10XEP
= 30 kg
A12XEL, A12XER,
Z12XEP
= 25 kg
Z13DTH, A13DTR
= 40 kg
Z13DTJ, Z13DTE,
A13DTE, A13DTC
= 35 kg
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
60 mph applies. If lower national
maximum speeds are specified for
trailer operation, they must be
complied with.
Towing equipment
Caution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The coupling ball bar is stowed in a
bag in the spare wheel well and
secured to the lashing eyes in the
load compartment.
When inserting, fit protective cap over
rotary knob with key.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
