Opel Automobile Owner's Manual page 55

9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ Do not cover the air outlets when
stowing objects in the load
compartment.
■ The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 138) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload weight,
enter the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and
vehicle speed according to the load
conditions.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h.
Check and retighten the straps
frequently.
The permissible roof load is
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
■ If objects are transported in the load
compartment, the split load
compartment grille must always be
locked in one of the retainers and
the lever must be engaged at its
bottom position.
■ When stowing objects in the
stowage compartment above the
front seats, secure against falling
out.
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