Operation Manual

237Driving and operation
Rear axle load during towing
With a trailer coupled and the towing
vehicle fully loaded (including all
occupants), the permissible rear axle load
(see identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 65 kg
and the permissible gross vehicle weight by
45 kg for the Hatch. For the Estate, the
permissible rear axle load may be
exceeded by 60 kg and the permissible
gross vehicle weight by 30kg. If the
permissible rear axle load is exceeded
amaximum speed of 60 mph (100 km/h)
applies (50 mph / 80 km/h if approved for
use as a commercial vehicle). If national
regulations specify a lower maximum
speed for vehicles towing a trailer, this
must be observed.
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Tyre pressure
Increase the tyre pressure on the towing
vehicle to the value specified for a full
load – see page337. Check the pressure
of the spare wheel and caravan/trailer
wheels.
Trailer Stability Assist 3 (TSA)
TSA monitors vehicle movements when
towing a caravan or trailer. If the system
detects lurching movements, engine power
is reduced and the vehicle/trailer
combination is selectively braked until the
lurching ceases.
TSA is a function of the electronic stability
programme (ESP®
Plus
), see page 209.