9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants
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9-2
Fuel recommendation
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9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation
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9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations
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9-7
Specifications
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9-8
Engine
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9-8
Wheels and tires
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9-9
Dimensions
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9-11
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country
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9-11
Vehicle identification
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9-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate
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9-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
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9-12
Engine serial number
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9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
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9-12
Emission control information label
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9-13
Tire and loading information label
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9-13
Air conditioner specification label
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9-13
Installing front license plate
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9-14
Vehicle loading information
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9-14
Terms
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9-14
Vehicle load capacity
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9-15
Loading tips
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9-16
Measurement of weights
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9-16
Towing a trailer
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9-17
Flat towing
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9-17
Uniform tire quality grading
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9-18
Treadwear
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9-18
Traction AA, A, B and C
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9-18
Temperature A, B and C
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9-18
Emission control system warranty
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9-19
Reporting safety defects
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9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
(US only)
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9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
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9-21
Vehicle status data recorder (VSDR)
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9-21
Handling of data
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9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information
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9-22