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6.6 WEIGHTS (in kg) The weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary depending on the your vehicle’s equipment. Consult your approved Dealer. Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC) Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMTA) Gross Train Weight (MTR) Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6) Braked Trailer Weight* found by calculating: MTR - MMAC Unbraked Trailer Weight* 750 Permissible nose weight* 75 or 80 kg depending on the vehicle (contact your approve dealer) Maximum permissible load on roof 80 kg (including carrying device) * Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.) the identification plate. – It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular, laid down in the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment. – When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded. However the following is permitted: – rear axle MMTA exceeded by no more than 15%, – maximum MMAC exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever is reached first). In either case, the maximum speed of the vehicle and trailer must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressures must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI). – The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10% at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 metres thereafter. |