10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities ......10-2
Fuel recommendation ..........................10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations .........10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations .............................10-7
Specifications....................................10-8
Engine .......................................10-8
Wheels and tires ..............................10-9
Dimensions and weights .......................10-9
When traveling or registering in another country.....10-10
Vehicle identification .............................10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................10-10
Engine serial number..........................10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Emission control information label ..............10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . . ............10-12
Air conditioner specification label...............10-12
Installing front license plate .......................10-13
Vehicle loading information .......................10-13
Terms .......................................10-13
Determining vehicle load capacity . . ............10-14
Loading tips .................................10-16
Measurement of weights ......................10-16
Towing a trailer ..................................10-17
Flat towing...................................10-17
Uniform tire quality grading .......................10-17
Emission control system warranty .................10-18
Reporting safety defects .........................10-19
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ....10-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR)......................10-20
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . .10-21