weight OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 User Guide

Driving and operating155Trailer towingTrailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e. g. motorways).The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate3 212.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, 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
Saloon. For the Station wagon, the
permissible rear axle load may be
exceeded by 60 kg and the
permissible gross vehicle weight by
30 kg. If the permissible rear axle load
is exceeded, a maximum speed of
100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.

212Technical dataIdentification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front right door frame.
Information on identification plate:1=Manufacturer2=Type approval number3=Vehicle Identification Number4=Permissible gross vehicle
weight rating in kg5=Permissible gross train weight
in kg6=Maximum permissible front axle load in kg7=Maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8=Vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
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.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 216.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.

Technical data217PerformanceSaloon 5-doorEngineA16XERA18XERA17DTJA17DTRMaximum speed 2)
[km/h]Manual transmission191208186195Manual transmission automated192–––Automatic transmission–188––
Saloon 3-door
EngineA16XERA18XERA17DTJA17DTRMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission193210188197Manual transmission automated194–––Automatic transmission–190––2) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.

220Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model, Saloon, 5-doorAstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1270/12901270/1290–/–A18XER1278/1298–/–1278/1298A17DTJ, A17DTR1385/1400–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, Saloon, 3-door
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1250/12701250/1270–/–A18XER1265/1285–/–1278/1298A17DTJ, A17DTR1365/1380–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, Saloon 4-door
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1278/12961278/1296–/–A18XER1278/1296–/–1349/1367

Technical data221
Kerb weight, basic model, Station wagonAstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1278/12981278/1298–/–A18XER1278/1298–/–1350/1370A17DTJ, A17DTR1393/1408–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, Van
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A17DTJ, A17DTR1385/1400–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, TwinTop
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1495/1515–/––/–A18XER1500/1520–/–1503/1523

222Technical data
Additional weight, Saloon 3-door / 5-door, Station wagonEngineA16XER, A18XERA17DTJ, A17DTREdition/Enjoy [kg]2.92.9Cosmo [kg]1212Sport [kg]24.524.5
Additional weight, Saloon 4-door
EngineA16XER, A18XEREdition/Enjoy [kg]8.7Cosmo [kg]16
Additional weight, Van
EngineA17DTJ, A17DTREdition/Enjoy [kg]–Cosmo [kg]–Sport [kg]10.5

Technical data223
Heavy accessoriesAccessoriesSun roofTowing equipmentSplit rear seat backrestHeadlamp washer systemWeight [kg]23 (not on Saloon 4-door)
17 (Saloon 4-door)21 (not on TwinTop)
26 (TwinTop)20 (Station wagon)
9 (Saloon 3-door / 5-door)2 (Saloon 4-door / 5-door)Vehicle dimensionsSaloon 5-doorSaloon 3-doorSaloon 4-doorStation wagonVanTwinTopLength [mm]424942904587451545154476Width without exterior mirrors [mm]175317531753175317531759Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]203220322033203220322021Height (without antenna) [mm]146014351458150015001411Length of load compartment floor [mm]81981990510851825805Load compartment width [mm]944944102710881103734Height of load compartment opening [mm]614555–766775–Wheelbase [mm]261426142703270327032614Turning circle diameter [m]11.2011.2011.5011.5011.5011.20

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Turn and lane-change signals ...120
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 193
Tyre deflation detection system . 191
Tyre designations ......................190
Tyre pressure ....................111, 190
Tyre pressure monitoring system 191
Tyre pressures ................... 116, 225
Tyre repair kit ............................. 193
Tyres .......................................... 188
U Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 98
Upholstery .................................. 205
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 164
Vehicle checks............................ 160
Vehicle data ................................ 213
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 235
Vehicle dimensions .................... 223
Vehicle Identification Number ....211
Vehicle jack ................................ 187
Vehicle messages .....................109
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 159
Vehicle tools ............................... 187Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 220
Ventilation ................................... 124
W
Warning chimes .........................109
Warning lights ............................... 93
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 163
Washer fluid level ......................111
Wheel changing .........................196
Wheel covers ............................. 193
Wheels and tyres .......................188
Windows ....................................... 35
Windscreen................................... 35
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........87
Winter mode ................................ 98
Winter tyres ............................... 188
Wiper blade replacement ..........165
X Xenon headlights .......................169