Operation Manual

Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 153
Roof racks, caravan
and trailer towing
Roof racks 3
For reasons of safety and to avoid
damaging the roof, we recommend that
you use the Vauxhall roof rack system
approved for your vehicle. Your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer will be happy to
advise you.
Fasten the roof rack to the roof rails
following the instructions that accompany
the system, ensuring that the roof load is
evenly distributed over the side or cross
ra ils. Loads must not be placed on the roof
surface.
To prevent damag e or loss, check
frequently that roof loads are securely
fastened.
Driving with a roof load affects the
vehicle’s centre of gravity; drive carefully in
crosswinds and do not drive at high
spe eds.
Driving hints - see page 122.
Towing equipment 3
If the vehicle is not equipped with a trailer
hitch, we recom mend having this retro-
fitted by a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer,
who will advise you on any possible towed
load increases.
Your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer has
instructions on how to install the trailer
hitch and making any changes to the
vehicle that are needed that affect the
cooling system, heat shields or other
equipment.
Mounting dimensions of towing equipment
- see pa ge 210.
Roof racks 3 .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 153
Towing eq uipm ent 3.......................... 153
Towing eq uipment with detachable
coupling ball bar 3 .... .... ..... .... .... ..... 154
Ca ra van / trailer loads .................. ..... 156
Coupling socket loa d.... .... ..... .... .... ..... 157
Rear axle load during towing ............ 157
Tyre inflation pressure...... ..... .... ......... 157
Driving characteristics, towing tips ... 158
Parking on inclines........ .... ..... ............. 159
Starting on inclines .. ..... .... .................. 159
9 Warning
Disregard of the instructions may lead to
injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers must be informed
accordingly.
9 Wa rnin g
The coupling ball b ar is to be removed
when not towing.