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 (if so equipped)
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
(if so equipped) ...............................9-12
Installing front license plate (if so equipped) .........9-13
Vehicle loading information ........................9-13
Terms ........................................9-13
Determining vehicle load capacity . . . ............9-14
Loading tips ..................................9-16
Measurement of weights .......................9-16
Towing a trailer ...................................9-17
Flat towing....................................9-17
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-17
Emission control system warranty ..................9-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................9-19
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR).......................9-19
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . .9-20
In the event of a collision .......................9-20
