Roof Racks; Carava N And Trailer Towing; Roof Racks 3; Towing Eq Uipm Ent 3 - Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

138 Roof racks, Caravan and trailer to wing

Roof racks,

Caravan and trailer
towing
Roof racks 3 .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 138
Towing eq uipm ent 3 .... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 138
Towing eq uipm ent with fixed
coup ling ball bar 3 .... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 138
Ca ra van and trailer loa ds..... .... .... ..... . 139
Coupling socket loa d.... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 139
Rear axle load during towing ... .... ..... . 139
Tyre pressure... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 140
Driving characteristics, towing tips ... . 140
Starting on inclines .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 142
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Warning
Disregard of these notes can lead to
injuries whic h may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Roof racks
3
For reasons of safety and to avoid
damaging the roof, we recommend that
you use the Vauxhall roof rack system
approved for your vehicle. C onsult your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Remove the covers from the roof rack
mounting ap ertures.
Fasten the roof ra ck follow ing the
instructions that accompa ny the system .
Driv ing hints - see pa ge 117.
Towing equipment
3
Use only towing equipment that has been
app rov ed for your v ehicle. We recommend
entrusting the retrofitting of towing
equipment to y our Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer, who will advise you on any
possible towed load increa ses. Your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer has
instructions on how to install the towing
equipment and make any necessary
changes to the vehicle that affec t the
cooling system, heat shields or other
equipment.
For installation dimensions of the trailer
towing equipment - see page 211.
Towing equipment with fixed
cou pling ball bar
3
In the ca se of trailers/caravans with brake,
attach b reak-awa y stopping cable to ey e
to right of coupling ball ba r.