9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants.........9-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-5
Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations . .............9-6
Specifications .....................................9-7
Engine ........................................9-7
Wheels and tires ...............................9-8
Dimensions and weights ........................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 ...............9-10Tire and loading information label
................9-11
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) ............................... 9-11
Installing front license plate (if so equipped) .........9-11
Vehicle loading information ........................9-12
Terms ........................................ 9-12
Determining vehicle load capacity ...............9-13
Loading tips . . . ............................... 9-15
Measurement of weights .......................9-15
Towing a trailer ................................... 9-16
Flat towing .................................... 9-16
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-16
Emission control system warranty ..................9-17
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-18
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-19
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-20
