Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 6

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INTRODUCTION 1
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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DESIiNATIONS, LA1ELS/PLATE8/DECALS, l E I S U i E i E N T AND TOFtQUE
COOES ANi DilENSIONS/WEIiHTS 1 SPECIFICATIONS 21
D E S I G N A T I O N S , L A B E L S / P L A T E S / D E C A L S , C O D E S A N D D I M E N S I O N S / W E I G H T S
INDEX
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Body Code Plate 2
Engine and Transmission/Transfer Case
Identification 2
Equipment Identification Label 2
International Vehicle Control and Display Symbols . . 3
Major Component Identification 2
VEHICLE DESIGNATION
The Vehicle Code Designation for Ram Truck vehi­
cles is B R . The code is used to identify the vehicle in
charts, captions and in service procedures. The vehi­
cle code is different than the Vehicle Identification
Number (V1N) or the wheelbase/model code.
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
A certification label is attached to the left side B-
pillar (Fig. 1). The label certifies that the vehicle con­
forms to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS). The label also lists the:
• Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are
based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire
inflation pressure.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Type of vehicle.
® Type of rear wheels .
• Bar code.
• Month, Day and Hour (SlDH) of final assembly.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel
(Fig. 2). The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding
chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
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Trailer Towing Specifications 19
Vehicle Designation . 1
Vehicle Dimensions . 3
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate 1
Vehicle Safety Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Vehicle Weights 8
m r v B I CORPORATION XX-XX 04800 LB 2223 KG
' GAWR FRONT
;
WITH TIRES > RIMS AT PSI COLD >
| 2500 LB 1134 KG j P215/75R15 j 15x 7.0 30 |
; GAWR REAR ' WITH TIRES \ RIMS AT PSI COLD !
j 2700 LB 1225 KG j P215/7SR15 j 15x 7.0 30 j
TNIS VEHKLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLKAILE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHKLE SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
VIN: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx TYPE: MPV SINGLE X DUAL
MDH: xxxxxx xxx MADE IN U.SJL. 4340503
J95IN-1
Fig. 1 Vehicle Safety Certification Label-Typical
The Vehicle Identification Number is also im­
printed on the:
• Body Code Plate.
' Equipment Identification Plate.
• Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
• Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Iden­
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-