9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9-2Fuel recommendation ......................................................... 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....................... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................................... 9-7
Specifications ........................................................................\
..... 9-8
Engine ........................................................................\
............ 9-8
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 9-8
Dimensions and weights ................................................... 9-9
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) ....... 9-10
Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......................................... 9-10
Emission control information label ............................... 9-11
Tire and loading information label ................................ 9-11
Air conditioner specification label (if
so equipped) ..................................................................... 9-11 Installing front license plate ................................................ 9-12
Vehicle loading information ................................................. 9-13
Terms ........................................................................\
......... 9-13
Vehicle load capacity .................................................... 9-14
Securing the load .......................................................... 9-15
Loading tips ..................................................................... 9-15
Measurement of weights .............................................. 9-16
Towing a trailer ....................................................................... 9-16
Flat towing ........................................................................\
....... 9-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............. 9-17
Manual Transmission ..................................................... 9-17
Uniform tire quality grading ................................................. 9-17 Treadwear ........................................................................\
9-17
Traction AA, A, B and C .............................................. 9-17
Temperature A, B and C .............................................. 9-18
Emission control system warranty ..................................... 9-18
Reporting safety defects ..................................................... 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
