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Driving and operating
Fuel consumption data and CO
2
emission data are determined
according to regulation R (EC) No.
715/2007 (in the version respectively
applicable), taking into consideration
the vehicle weight in running order, as
specified by the regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must
not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of
a particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO
2
figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.
Towing
General information
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.
The bulb outage detection function for
trailer brake light cannot detect
a partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of
4 x 5 Watts it only detects lamp
outage when only a 5 watt lamp
remains or no lamp remains.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Installation dimensions of factory-
fitted towing equipment
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Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1400 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load
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Summary of Contents for Astra GTC
Page 3: ...2 Introduction Introduction ...
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Page 11: ...10 In brief Instrument panel overview ...
Page 75: ...74 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster ...
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