TOWING TRAILERS
When hooking up a caravan or trailer
check that the maximum towable
weights (given in the log book) and the
maximum load permitted on the vehicle’s
tow hook (given on the label applied to
the structure of the trailer), are above or
equal to the overall weight and loading
on the towing eye.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
hydraulic
should
the
GENERALITIES
braking system of the vehicle be
tampered with to control the
brakes of the trailer.
The vehicle can be used to tow trailers
after a suitable tow hook has been fitted.
Alfa Romeo retails a tow hook which ful-
fils the safety and legal requirements.
This tow hook should be fitted by Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services which will en-
sure a better result and avoid problems
arising which may jeopardise the body-
work warranty cover.
WARNINGS AND
SUGGESTIONS
The trailer’s braking system must be
separate from the vehicle’s hydraulic sys-
tem.
Some indications concerning driving
with a trailer are given below:
The vehicle-trailer match must conform
to the specifications of the road-traffic
laws.
– Install the specific rear-view mirrors
as specified by law.
–
Remember that when towing a trailer
Towing weight refers to the overall
weight of a fully loaded trailer including
all accessories and personal belongings.
To avoid sanctions the overall weight of a
fully loaded trailer should be checked to
ensure that it does not exceed the limits
given in the log book.
steep inclines are harder to climb.
–
When travelling down hill engage a
low gear rather than constantly using the
brake.
WARNING
The ABS system with
which the car is fitted
does not control the trailer brak-
ing system. Particular care is
therefore necessary on slippery
surfaces.
–
Drive within the permitted speed lim-
its for vehicles with trailers. In any case
the maximum speed should never exceed
The vertical loading on the ball hook
should not in any case exceed the limits
specified in the “Technical specifications”
section.
100
km/h.
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| Categories | Alfa Romeo 166 Manuals, Alfa Romeo Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Alfa Romeo 166 2.0 T.SPARK, Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 3.2 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 JTD |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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