Type plate
Fig. 268 On the B-pillar in the front door:
T
ype plate (illustration).
The type plate contains the following data:
1
Manufacturer code.
2
EU Type Approval Number.
3
Vehicle identific
ation number.
4
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross c
ombination weight rating (vehi-
cle plus trailer).
Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
5
Engine code.
6
Manufacturer’s address.
7
Ocial type designa
tion.
8
Type approval number, c
ountry-specific
Depending on country, the number of the
type approval, e.g. E
C type approval num-
ber, may be specified.
Depending on country and model, the type
plate is visible in the lower area of the door
pillar aer opening the driver or front pas-
senger door. Vehicles for certain export
countries do not have a type plate.
Safety c
erticate
Fig. 269 S
afety certificate (illustration).
A safety certificate on the door pillar in the
driver door shows the following informa-
tion:
— Vehicle type.
— Manufacturer.
— Date of manufacture.
— Country of manufacture.
— Vehicle identification number.
Dimensions
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