Towing Equipment - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

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.
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:
Z 10 XEP = 30 kg
Z 12 XEP = 25 kg
Z 13 DTH, Z 13 DTR = 40 kg
Z 13 DTJ, Z 13 DTI = 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 100
km/h (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.
Driving and operating
When inserting, fit protective cap over
rotary knob with key.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Push both bolts inwards and remove
the cover on the bumper.
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