9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation.................... 9-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ....................... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ............................................................. 9-6
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. certification label ....................................... 9-11
Emission control information label ............................ 9-11
Tire and loading information label ............................. 9-12
Air conditioner specification label ............................. 9-12Installing front license plate .............................................. 9-13
Vehicle loading information ............................................... 9-14
Terms ................................................................................ 9-14
Vehicle load capacity.................................................... 9-14
Loading tips .................................................................... 9-16
Payload weight capacity .............................................. 9-17
Measurement of weights ............................................. 9-17
Towing a trailer .................................................................... 9-18
Maximum load limits ...................................................... 9-18
Towing load/specification chart ................................. 9-20
Towing safety.................................................................. 9-20
Flat towing ....................................................................... 9-23
Uniform tire quality grading............................................... 9-24
Emission control system warranty ................................... 9-25
Reporting safety defects (US only) ................................ 9-25
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ................................................................................ 9-26
Event data recorders ......................................................... 9-27
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information ... 9-27
In the event of a collision ............................................ 9-27
05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0
Steps for determining correct load
limit1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) or
(640 − 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be trans-
ferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your
vehicle. See “Measurement of Weights”
later in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.
LOADING TIPSThere are tie down hooks located in the
cargo area. The tie down hooks can be
used to secure cargo with ropes or other
types of straps.
The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
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