Operation Manual

325Technical data
Weights, payload and roof load
The payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight
(see identification plate, page 308) and the
EC kerbweight.
To calculate the kerbweight, enter the data
for your vehicle below:
is the EC kerbweight.
Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerbweight, which means that
the payload will also change slightly.
Note the weights given in the vehicle
documents.
The combined total of front and rear axle
loads must not exceed the permissible
gross vehicle weight. For example, if the
front axle is bearing its maximum
permissible load, the rear axle can only
bear a load that is equal to the gross
vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
With a connected trailer and full load on
the towing vehicle including all passengers,
in the Hatch the maximum permitted rear
axle load (see rating plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 65 kg
(5-door) or 70 kg (3-door), and the
maximum gross vehicle weight by 45 kg.
In the Estate, the maximum permitted rear
axle load may be exceeded by 60 kg and
the maximum gross vehicle weight by
30 kg. If the maximum permitted rear axle
load is exceeded, a top speed of 60 mph
(100 km/h) applies. If lower top speeds are
stipulated nationally when towing a trailer
these must be observed.
See the identification plate or vehicle
documents for permissible axle loads.
Roof load
The permissible roof load is 75 kg and
100 kg for caravan with roof railing. The
roof load is the combined weight of the
roof rack and the load.
No roof load is permitted with the Astra
TwinTop or vehicles with a panoramic
window.
Driving hints, see page 198. Roof racks,
caravan and trailer towing, see page 232.
z kerbweight from table 1,
page 327 + .............. kg
z Additional weight for
equipment versions
from table 2, page 334 + .............. kg
z Weight of heavy
accessories from
table 3, page 337 + .............. kg
Total = .............. kg