10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ......................................10-2
Fuel recommendation.......................10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations ..........................10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .......................10-8
Specifications ..................................10-9
Engine ......................................10-9
Wheels and tires............................10-10
Dimensions and weights ...................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country.........................................10-11
Vehicle identification ...........................10-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ........................................10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................10-11
Engine serial number.......................10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12
Emission control information label ......... 10-12
Tire and Loading Information label ......... 10-13
Air conditioner specification label........... 10-13
Installing front license plate....................10-14
Vehicle loading information ...................10-14
Terms ......................................10-14
Determining vehicle load capacity ..........10-15
Loading tips ................................ 10-17
Measurement of weights ................... 10-17
Towing a trailer ................................10-18
Flat towing .................................10-18
Uniform tire quality grading....................10-18
Emission control system warranty.............10-19
Reporting safety defects ......................10-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test............................................10-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR).................... 10-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ...................................10-22