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General information
GeneraL information
ExpLanation of
technicaL data
50me of the technicol data listed in this man-
ual require further explanation.
The tecical data for your vehicle are listed in
the charts starting on
Qpage 242. This chap-
ter provides general information, notes and
restrictions which apply to these data.
VehicLe identification
The key data are given on the vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN) plate and the vehicle da-
ta sticker.
Fig. 188 Vehicle Identification Number (VlN) plate: lo-
cation on driver·s side dash panel
Fig. 189 The vehicle identification label- inside the
luggage compartment
The VehicLe Identification Number (VlN)
is located on the d river's side
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that it is visi-
ble from the outside through the windshield -
see
Qfig. 188.
The vehicLe identification label
is located in the luggage compartment in the
spare wheel well.
The label
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fig. 189 shows the following vehi-
cle data:
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Production control No.
o
Vehicle identification No.
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Type code number
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Type designation/engine output in Kilo-
watts
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Engine and transmission code letter
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Paint No./lnterior
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Optional equipment No.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your War-
ranty
&
Maintenance booklet.
The safety compliance sticker
is your assurance that your new vehicle com-
plies with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards which were in effect at the
time the vehicle was manufactured. Vou can
find this sticker on the left door jamb.
It
shows the month and year of production and
the vehicle identification number of your vehi-
cle (perforation) as well as the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Weights
Gross VehicLe Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
front and rear are listed on a sticker on the
left door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the basic vehicle plus full fuel tank,
oil and coolant, plus maximum load, which in-
cludes passenger weight (150 lbs/58 kg per
designated seating position) and luggage
weight.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
load that can be applied at each axle of the
vehicle
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VehicLe capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is list-
ed either on the driver's side B-pillar or inside
the fuel filler flap.
Roofweight
The maximum permissible roof weight is 165
lb (75 kg). The roofweight is made up of the
weight of the roof rack system and the weight
of the object being transported
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page 65,
Laading the roof rack.
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WARNING
- The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at
the front and rear axles should not ex-
ceed the permissible weights, and their
combination must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating.
- Exceeding permissible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and
personal injury.
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Note
- The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to
the rear axle as possible
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that the vehi-
cle's handling is not impaired.
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
weight. Always remember that the vehi-
cle's handling will be affected by the ex-
tra load. Therefore, adjustyour speed ac-
cordingly.
- Always observe local regulations.
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model.
Differences may occur depending on the mod-
General information
2.
el type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
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Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough
roads, over curbs, etc. it is important to re-
member that some parts ofyour vehicle,
such as spoilers or exhaust system compo-
nents, may be close to the ground. Be
careful not to damage them.
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