Operation Manual

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........ 9-2
Fuel recommendation........................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 9-6
Specifications..................................... 9-7
Engine ........................................ 9-7
Wheels and tires ...............................9-8
Dimensions ....................................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...................................9-9
Vehicle identification ............................. 9-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ........ 9-10
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number) ...................................... 9-10
Engine serial number .......................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ...............9-11
Air conditioner specification label............... 9-12
Installing front license plate....................... 9-12
Vehicle loading information ....................... 9-13
Terms ........................................ 9-13
Vehicle load capacity ...........................9-15
Loading tips .................................. 9-16
Measurement of weights....................... 9-16
Towing a trailer .................................. 9-17
Flat towing ................................... 9-17
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-17
Treadwear .................................... 9-17
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................ 9-17
Temperature A, B and C ....................... 9-18
Emission control system warranty ................. 9-18
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ....9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................... 9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................................... 9-21
In the event of a collision ......................9-22