Operation Manual

232 Driving and operation
Towing equipment 3
Only use a trailer towing device approved
for the vehicle. Have a towing device fitted
by workshop, who will inform you of any
possible trailer load increases. They will
have the instructions for fitting the device
and any necessary changes to the vehicle
concerning cooling, heat shields or other
devices.
Observe the note on the Astra TwinTop on
page 58.
Do not mount towing equipment to
vehicles with Z 20LEH
1)
engine.
For installation dimensions of the trailer
towing equipment – see pages 351, 353.
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Stowage of coupling ball bar
In Hatchbacks, the coupling ball bar is in a
pouch, fastened in the luggage
compartment cargo box with a strap - see
page 235.
In Estates, the coupling ball bar is fastened
with a strap in a compartment in the spare
wheel well of the luggage compartment.
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Fitting the coupling ball bar
Disengage and fold down the socket.
Remove the sealing plug from the hole for
the coupling ball bar and stow it in the
luggage compartment.
9 Warning
Disregard of these notes can lead to
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
9 Warning
The coupling ball bar is to be removed
when not towing.
1)
Sales designation – see page 310.