Owner`s manual

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9 Technical and consumer information
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .....9-2
Fuel recommendation...................................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .......................... 9-7
Specifications..................................................9-8
Engine ........................................................9-8
Wheels and tires .........................................9-9
Dimensions............................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country............................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification...................................... 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate...... 9-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ....................................... 9-11
Engine serial number ................................. 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Emission control information label .............. 9-12
Tire and loading information label............... 9-13
Air conditioner specification label ............... 9-13
Installing front license plate ........................... 9-14
Vehicle loading information ............................ 9-15
Terms
....................................................... 9-15
Vehicle load capacity ................................. 9-17
Securing the load ...................................... 9-18
Loading tips.............................................. 9-18
Measurement of weights ............................ 9-18
Towing a trailer ............................................. 9-19
Maximum load limits ................................. 9-19
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/
maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW)............. 9-21
Towing load/specification ........................... 9-23
Towing safety ............................................ 9-23
Flat towing................................................ 9-27
Uniform tire quality grading............................ 9-28
Treadwear ................................................. 9-28
Traction AA, A, B and C .............................. 9-28
Temperature A, B and C ............................. 9-28
Emission control system warranty ................... 9-29
Reporting safety defects (US only)................... 9-29
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ................................................ 9-30
Event data recorders (EDR) ............................. 9-31
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................................... 9-31
In the event of a collision
........................... 9-32