Driving and operating 173
• Axle loads must not be exceeded
when the tow ball load is
included.
Axle loads 0
225
• If maximum axle loads are
exceeded, weight should be
removed from the rear of the
vehicle and transferred onto the
trailer.
• Do not exceed the maximum
towing capacities specied.
Maximum towing capacities (kg)
– braked trailer 0 171
• Do not exceed the total front or
rear axle loads specied.
Axle loads 0 225
Towing and loading equipment
Tow load Mandatory equipment
Up to
1,200 kg
Holden 1,200 kg rated tow bar
Holden trailer wiring harness
Brakes on the trailer if the aggregate trailer mass (ATM) is
more than 500 kg
Towing precautions
• When heavily loading the vehicle
or when towing, inate tyres to
the maximum recommended
pressure.
Tyre placard 0
200
• Tighten the tow ball retaining nut
to 140 Nm (Newton metres) and
check the torque frequently.
• Vehicles handle differently when
towing. Take a couple of short
distance trips with the trailer
before taking a long trip.
• Have the vehicle and trailer
correctly maintained and
serviced, with particular attention
given to the brakes, tyres,
suspension, wheel bearings,
towing coupling and lighting.
• Use an extended-arm mirror
on both sides of the vehicle if
necessary.
• Headlamps may need re-aiming
after the loaded trailer has been
hitched.
• Use a lower gear and the brakes,
when descending steep hills.
• Ensure the tow bar does not
obscure the rear number plate.
Remove the tow bar tongue
when not required for towing.
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