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Technical features
European Union on the EUR-Lex website: ©
Eur
opean Union, http://eur
-l
ex.europa.eu/)
and apply to the specified vehicle character-
istics.
The values relating to fuel consumption and
CO
2
emissions can be found in the documen-
tation provided to the purchaser of the vehi-
cle at the time of purchase.
Fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions de-
pend on the equipment/features of each indi-
vidual vehicle, as well as on the driving style,
road conditions, traffic conditions, environ-
mental conditions, load or number of passen-
gers.
Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned here, consumption v
alues can
differ from those calculated in the current
European regulations.
Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
fuel t
ank fill
ed t
o 90% capacity and without
optional extras. The figure quoted includes 75
kg to allow for the weight of the driver.
Special versions, optional equipment fittings
or retro-fitting accessories will increase the
weight of the vehicle
›››
.
WARNING
●
Please note that the centr
e of gravity
may shift when transporting heavy objects;
this may affect vehicle handling and lead
to an accident. Always adjust your speed
and driving style to suit road conditions
and requirements.
●
Never exceed the gross axle weight rat-
ing or the gross vehicle weight rating. If the
permissible axle load or the permissible to-
tal weight is exceeded, the driving charac-
teristics of the vehicle may change, leading
to accidents, injuries and damage to the
vehicle.
Towing a trailer
T
r
ail
er weights
Trailer weight
The tr
ail
er w
eights and drawbar loads ap-
proved are selected in intensive trials accord-
ing to precisely defined criteria. The ap-
proved trailer weights are valid for vehicles in
the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (50
mph) (in certain circumstances up to 100
km/h (62 mph)). The figures may be different
in other countries. All data in the official vehi-
cle documentation takes precedence over
these data at all times
›››
.
Drawbar loads
The maximum permitt
ed dr
awbar l
oad on the
ball coupling of the towing bracket must not
exceed 100 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend
that you always tow approaching the maxi-
mum drawbar load. The response of the trail-
er on the road will be poor, if the drawbar
load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load
cannot be met (e.g. with small, empty and
light-weight single axle trailers or tandem
axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1
metre), a minimum of 4% of the actual trailer
weight is legally required for the drawbar
load.
WARNING
●
For safet
y reasons, you should not drive
at speeds above 80 km/h when towing a
trailer. This also applies in countries where
higher speeds are permitted.
●
Never exceed the maximum trailer
weights or the drawbar load. If the permis-
sible axle load or the permissible total
weight is exceeded, the driving character-
istics of the vehicle may change, leading to
accidents, injuries and damage to the vehi-
cle.
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