Vauxhall Corsa 2007 Owner's Manual

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200 Driving and operationCaravan/trailer towingCaravan and trailer loads 1)The permissible caravan/trailer loads arevehicle-dependent and engine-dependentmaximum values which must not beexceeded. The actual caravan/trailer loadis the difference between the actual grossweight of the caravan/trailer and theactual coupling socket load with thecaravan/trailer coupled. When thecaravan/trailer load is being checked,therefore, only the caravan/trailer wheels –and not the jockey wheel – must bestanding on the weighing apparatus.The permissible caravan/trailer loads foryour vehicle are given in the vehicledocuments. Unless otherwise stated, theyare valid for gradients up to max. 12%.The permissible caravan/trailer load shouldbe fully utilised only by drivers who areadequately experienced in towing large orheavy caravans/trailers.The permitted caravan/trailer load appliesup to the specified incline and up to analtitude of 1000 metres above sea-level.Since engine power decreases as altitudeincreases because of the air becomingthinner, therefore reducing climbing ability,the permitted towing weight alsodecreases by 10% for every 1000 metres ofadditional altitude. The towing weightdoes not have to be reduced when drivingon roads with slight inclines (less than 8%,e.g. motorways).The actual caravan/trailer load plus theactual gross weight of the towing vehiclemust not exceed the maximum permittedtowing weight. For example, if thepermitted Gross Vehicle Weight is utilised,the caravan/trailer load must only be useduntil the maximum permitted towingweight is reached. The maximumpermitted towing weight is shown on theidentification plate – see page 266.1) Observe national regulations.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com