(Refer to page “Vehicle weight” on page
12-05.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight
by 10 % of the gross combination weight for
every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as
the engine output is lowered owing to de-
crease in atmospheric pressure.
Towing bar mounting specifica-
tions
See the following table for fixing points (A)
for the towing bar.
1 698 mm
2 69 mm
3 369 mm
4 101 mm
5 815 mm
6 448 mm
(at kerb weight condition)
7 496 mm
(at kerb weight condition)
384 - 397 mm
(at laden condition)
8 534 mm
(at kerb weight condition)
9 544 mm
(at kerb weight condition)
10 473 mm
11 528 mm
12 583 mm
Operating hints
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Be sure that the driving speed does not
exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer op-
eration. It is also recommended that you
obey the local regulations in case driving
speed with a trailer is limited to less than
100 km/h (62 mph).
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To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at
first and then more strongly.
Overheating
This will normally occur as a result of some
mechanical failure. If your vehicle should
overheat, stop and check for a loose or bro-
ken water pump/alternator drive belt, a
blocked radiator air intake or a low coolant
level. If these items are satisfactory the over-
heating could be caused by a number of me-
chanical causes that would have to be
checked at a competent service centre.
CAUTION
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If the engine overheats, reference should be
made to “Engine overheating” section of
“For emergencies” prior to taking any cor-
rective action.
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