Towing - Opel Insignia 2009 Manual

146 Driving and operating
Fuel consumption - CO
Emissions
The determination of fuel
consumption is regulated by
European directive
715/2007 692/2008 A.
The directive is oriented to actual
driving practices: Urban driving is
rated at approx. 1 / and extra urban
3
driving with approx. / . Cold starts
2
3
and acceleration phases are also
taken into consideration.
The specification of CO emission is
2
also a constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken
as a guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.
All values are based on the EU base
model with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption
takes into account the vehicle's kerb
weight, ascertained in accordance
with the regulations. Optional
- equipment may result in slightly
2
higher fuel consumption and CO
emission levels and a lower maximum
speed.
Fuel consumption, CO
3 208.

Towing

2
General information
The factory-fitted towing equipment is
emissions
folded up under the rear bumper
2
fascia.
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. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
Installation dimensions of factory-
fitted towing equipment 3 249.
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 trailers with a permitted gross
vehicle weight of more than 1400 kg
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