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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9-2
Fuel recommendation
(without Flexible Fuel Vehicle option)..............9-3
Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel
recommendation (if so equipped).................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-7
Specifications.....................................9-8
Engine ........................................9-8
Wheels and tires ...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights ........................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ..................................9-10
Vehicle identification..............................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number)..............................9-10
Engine serial number...........................9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label................9-12
Air conditioner specification label................9-12
Installing front license plate ........................9-12
Vehicle loading information ........................9-13
Terms ........................................9-13
Vehicle load capacity ..........................9-13
Securing the load..............................9-15
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped) ......9-16
Loading tips ..................................9-21
Truck-camper loading information ..................9-22
Crew Cab Models.............................9-22
King Cab models..............................9-22
Special Body vehicles..........................9-22
Location for center of gravity....................9-22
Payload weight capacity........................9-23
Measurement of weights .......................9-23
Towing a trailer...................................9-24
Maximum load limits ...........................9-24
Towing load/specification .......................9-28
Towing safety .................................9-30
Flat towing....................................9-39
Snow
plow ......................................9-39
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-39
Emission control system warranty ..................9-40
Reporting safety defects ..........................9-41
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-42
Event Data Recorders (EDR).......................9-42
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . .9-43
In the event of a collision .......................9-43