240 General information
General information
Explanation of
technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this man-
ual require further explanation.
The tecical data for your vehicle are listed in
the charts starting on
r:::> page 242 . This chap·
ter provides general information, notes and
restrictions wh ich apply to these data .
Vehicle identification
The key data are given on the vehicle identifi·
cation number (VIN) plate and the vehicle da-
ta sticker.
Fig. 188 Vehicle Ident ificatio n Number (VlN) plate: lo-
cation on driver's side dash panel
Fig. 189 The vehicle identif ication label - inside the
luggage compa rtment
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is located on the driver's side so that it is visi-
ble from the outside through the windshield -
see
r:!>fig. 188.
The vehicle identification label
is located in the luggage compartment in the
spare wheel well.
The label
r:::> fig. 189 shows the following vehi-
cle data:
(D Product ion contro l No.
@. Vehicle identification No.
® Type code number
@ Type designation/engine output in Kilo-
watts
® Engine and transm ission code letter
@ Paint No./Interior
(J) Optional equipment No.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your War-
ranty
& Maintenance booklet.
The safety compliance sticker
is your assurance that your new vehicle com·
plies with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards which were in effect at the
time the vehicle was manufactured. You can
find this sticker on the left door jamb. It
shows the month and year of production and
the vehicle identification number of your vehi-
cle (perforation) as well as the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002 .
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
front and rear are listed on a sticker on the
left door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the basic vehicle plus fu ll fuel tank,
oil and coolant, plus maximum load, which in-
cludes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per
designated seating position) and luggage
weight.
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