Owner's Manual Instruction Manual

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-7
Specifications.....................................9-8
Engine ........................................9-8
Wheels and tires ...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights ........................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ..................................9-10
Vehicle identification ..............................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ..............................9-10
Engine serial number...........................9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-12
Tire and loading information label................9-12
Air conditioner specification label................9-12
Installing front license plate ........................9-13
Vehicle loading information ........................9-13
Terms ........................................9-13
Vehicle load capacity ..........................9-14
Securing the load..............................9-16
Loading tips . . . ...............................9-17
Measurement of weights .......................9-17
Towing a trailer ...................................9-18
Maximum load limits ...........................9-18
Towing load/specification.......................9-21
Towing safety .................................9-21
Flat towing....................................9-27
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-28
Emission control system warranty ..................9-29
Reporting safety defects ..........................9-29
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-30
Event Data Recorders (EDR).......................9-30
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . .9-31