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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9-2
Fuel recommendation. . .........................9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-5
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-6
Specifications.....................................9-7
Engine ........................................9-7
Wheels and tires ...............................9-8
Dimensions and weights ........................9-8
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)...............................9-9
Engine serial number...........................9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Emission control information label ...............9-10
Tire and loading information label................9-11
Air conditioner specification label................9-11
Installing front license plate ........................9-11
Vehicle loading information ........................9-12
Terms ........................................9-12
Vehicle load capacity ..........................9-13
Securing the load..............................9-15
Channel tie-down hooks (if so equipped).........9-16
Loading tips ..................................9-18
Measurement of weights .......................9-18
Towing a trailer...................................9-19
Maximum load limits ...........................9-19
Towing load/specification .......................9-22
Towing safety .................................9-22
Flat towing....................................9-28
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-29
Emission control system warranty ..................9-30
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................9-30
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-30
Event Data Recorders (EDR).......................9-31
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . .9-32
In the event of a collision .......................9-32