Vauxhall CORSA Owner's Manual

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Driving and operating 183Trailer towingTrailer loadsThe permissible trailer loads arevehicle and engine-dependentmaximum values which must not beexceeded. The actual trailer load isthe difference between the actualgross weight of the trailer and theactual coupling socket load with thetrailer coupled.The permissible trailer loads arespecified in the vehicle documents. Ingeneral, they are valid for gradientsup to max. 12%The permitted trailer loads apply up tothe specified incline and up to analtitude of 1000 metres above sealevel. Since engine power decreasesas altitude increases due to the airbecoming thinner, therefore reducingclimbing ability, the permissible grosstrain weight also decreases by 10%for every 1000 metres of additionalaltitude. The gross train weight doesnot have to be reduced when drivingon roads with slight inclines (less than8%, e.g. motorways).The permissible gross train weightmust not be exceeded. This weight isspecified on the identification plate3 238.Vertical coupling loadThe vertical coupling load is the loadexerted by the trailer on the couplingball. It can be varied by changing theweight distribution when loading thetrailer.Petrol and diesel enginesThe maximum permissible verticalcoupling load (55 kg) is specified onthe towing equipment identificationplate and in the vehicle documents.Always aim for the maximum load,especially in the case of heavytrailers. The vertical coupling loadshould never fall below 25 kg.Engine B14XEL LPGThe maximum permissible verticalcoupling load (45 kg) is specified onthe towing equipment identificationplate and in the vehicle documents.Always aim for the maximum load,especially in the case of heavytrailers. The vertical coupling loadshould never fall below 25 kg.Rear axle loadPetrol and diesel enginesWhen the trailer is coupled and thetowing vehicle fully loaded, thepermissible rear axle load (seeidentification plate or vehicledocuments) for passenger vehiclesmay be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-door vehicle and 60 kg for the 3-doorvehicle, the gross vehicle weightrating by 55 kg.Engine B14XEL LPGWhen the trailer is coupled and thetowing vehicle fully loaded, thepermissible rear axle load (seeidentification plate or vehicledocuments) for passenger vehiclesmay be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-door vehicle and 70 kg for the 3-doorvehicle and the gross vehicle weightrating by 45 kg.Delivery vanWhen the trailer is coupled and thetowing vehicle fully loaded, thepermissible rear axle load (seeidentification plate or vehicledocuments) for passenger vehiclesmay be exceeded by 60 kg and thegross vehicle weight rating by 55 kg.