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Identification
Codes -
Identification Codes
Descr
iption and Operation
En
gine Number
The en
gine number (10 digits) is stamped on a raised pad on th
e front of the engine block near the thermostat housing. The
piston grade reference (8 digits) is also shown.
Automatic Transmission
Number
The
serial number of the transmission unit is displayed on
a metal or bar code label attached to the LH side of the
transmission casing.
Veh
icle Identification
Dependent
upon market, the VIN and other info
rmation is displayed on a label located ei ther on the rear edge of the LH front
door or on the body front upper crossmember. For certain mark ets, the VIN appears on a bar code label referred to as the
Certification Label and additionally carries the month and year of manufacture, vehicle weight data and paint and trim codes.
The VIN is also displayed on a plate visible through the windshie ld. It is essential that the vehicle identification number (VIN)
is quoted when ordering parts, and in all associated correspondence.
ItemDe
scription
GVW
R
G
ross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAW
R F
Gros
s Front Axle Weight Rating
GAW
R R
Gros
s Rear Axle Weight Rating
Pai
nt
Pai
nt Code
TrimTrim
Code
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Date of
Manufacture
T
h
e date of manufacture (Build Date) of a vehicle is define
d as the calendar month and year in which the bodyshell and
powertrain are combined and the completed vehicle leaves the production line. For certain markets, VIN labels carry the
month and year of manufacture. For other markets, the vehicle Build Date is also displayed on a metal plate located at the
top of the battery tray in the trunk.
ANTI-T
HEFT LABELS
F
or
some markets, anti-theft labels bearing the VIN printed on
a special anti-forgery background are positioned on certain
body components. An additional anti-theft label is positioned on the LH side of the engine/automatic transmission casing.
Anti-theft labels must not be removed from a vehicle unless necessitated by component renewal.
ItemDe scrip
tion
1Gross Vehic
l
e Weight
2Gross Trai
n W
eight
3Maxim
u
m Permitted Front Axle Loading
4Maxim
u
m Permitted Rear Axle Loading
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Jacking and Lifting - Jacking
Description an
d Operation
The vehicle jack and wheel chock are stored in the trunk as part of the vehicle toolkit.
Use of the vehicle jack and workshop jacks is desc ribed in the general procedures in this section.
Jacking Points
The four vehicle jacking points:
Are situ
ated below the body side members.
Are l
ocated behind each front wheel
and in front of each rear wheel.
Consist
of a square-section socket, pr
otected by a rubber cover, to provide positive engagement with the vehicle
jack.
Provi
de the support points for the four
lifting pads of a wheel-free lift.
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Jacking and Lifting - Safety Precautions
Description and Operation
The following safety precautions must be observed wh en raising the vehicle to perform service operations:
Ne
ver rely on a jack alone to suppo
rt a vehicle; use suitable vehicle stands to provide rigid support.
When working ben
eath a vehicle, whenev
er possible use a ramp or inspection pit instead of a jack and vehicle
stands.
En
sure that the vehicle is
standing on firm, level grou nd before using a jack.
Do not rely
on the parking brake alon
e; chock the wheels and put the transmission into Park if possible.
Check that
any lifting equipment used has adequate capacity
for the load being lifted and is in proper working order.
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Jacking and Lifting - Vehicle Recovery
Description an
d Operation
• NOTE: Prior to recovery, ensure that the vehicle keys are available and the security system disarmed.
Vehicle recovery methods are:
By fl
at-bed transporter.
By rear suspended tow.
By emergency to
wing for
very short distances.
Gears
hift Interlock
The
gear selector lever can only be moved
from the Park position by turning the igni tion key to position II and depressing
the brake pedal.
To remove the key from the ignition switch, the gear select or lever must be moved to the Park position. With the key
removed, the gear selector is locked in the Park position.
The selector lever can be manually unlocked from the Park position in the event of electrical failure or when moving the
vehicle without power. Refer to the general procedure in this section.
Transporter or Trailer Recovery
When the vehicle is being recove red by transporter or trailer:
The parking brake must be
be applied and the wheels chocked.
The
gear selector lever must be in Ne
utral. Do not select Park as the park ing lock mechanism may be damaged by
the forward and backward rocking motion of the vehicle.
The ve
hicle must be securely tied down to the transporter or
trailer. There are four tie-down brackets on the vehicle
underbody. Do not use the vehicle towing points or crossbeam tie bar.
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Wh en t
he vehicle is being reco
vered by rear suspended tow:
The ignition key must be remo ved from the ig
nition switch to lock the stee
ring with the front wheels facing straight
ahead.
The re ar
wheels must be
correctly positioned in the lifting cradle and securely tied down.
Em
ergency Towing
WARNING: IF THE
ENGINE IS NOT
RUNNING, THE STEERING WILL BECOME HEAVY AND THE FORCE NECESSARY TO
EFFECTIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES WILL BE GREATLY INCREASED.
• CAUTIONS:
A vehicle with a defective transmission must be towed by rear suspended tow.
The vehicle towing point is not suit able for use with a solid tow-bar.
Do not use the crossbeam tie bar as a towing location.
When the vehicle is being towed on its own wheels:
Loc a
l regulations for the towing of ve
hicles must be followed. In some co untries the registration number of the
towing vehicle and an 'On Tow' sign or warning triangle must be displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle.
The gear s
elector lever
must be in Neutral.
The
ignition switch must be in positi
on II to release the steering lock and make the direction indicators, horn and
stop lamps operate.
A di
stance of 0.8 km (0.5 mi
le) must not be exceeded.
A spe
ed of 48 km/h (30 mph) must not be exceeded.
The tow rope must be attached using th
e towi
ng location provided; refer to Front Towing Point in this section.
Rear Su
spended
Tow
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P
arts List
The front towing point:
Is a welded loop on the ri
ght-ha
nd bumper mounting bracket.
Mus
t only be used when the grille
vane has been removed by turning the three fasteners anti-clockwise.
Rear Towing Point
The rear towing point is a welded loop on the right-hand side of the trunk floor panel; it must not be used for towing
another vehicle.
It
em
Par
t Number
De
scription
1—Fr
ont towing loop
2—Gr
ille vane
3—Gr
ille vane fastener
F
ront Towing Point
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Jacking and Lifting - Using the Vehicle Jack
Gene
ral Procedures
1.
WARN
INGS:
ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS STANDING ON FIRM, LEVEL
GROUND.
DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE
IS ONLY SUPPORTED BY THE VEHICLE JACK.
Position the jack at the appropri ate front or rear jacking point.
Put the parkin
g brake ON and
the transmission in Park.
Chock the wh
eels to prevent movement of the vehicle.
2.
Locat e
the arm of the jack securely in the jacking socket.
R
e
move the rubber cover from the socket.
3. Raise/lower the vehicle using the jack ratchet handle.
4. Remove the jack from the jacking point.
Fi
t the rubber cover to the jacking socket.