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................................................. 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country................................................ 9-9
Vehicle identification........................................ 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .... 9-9
Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number) ...................................................... 9-9
Engine serial number................................. 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .... 9-10
Emission control information label ............. 9-11
Tire and loading information label.............. 9-11
Air conditioner specification label .............. 9-11
Installing front license plate............................ 9-12
Vehicle loading information ............................ 9-13
Terms ........................................................ 9-13
Vehicle load capacity................................. 9-14
Loading tips............................................... 9-15
Measurement of weights ........................... 9-16
Towing a trailer............................................... 9-16
Flat towing................................................. 9-16
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 9-17
Emission control system warranty................... 9-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................. 9-18
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only).................................................. 9-19
Event data recorders ..................................... 9-20
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information..................................................... 9-20
In the event of a collision ......................... 9-20
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