Opel Automobile Owner's Manual page 139

In other versions the type plate is
attached to the right spring strut dome
in the engine compartment.
Information on identification plate:
1 = Manufacturer
2 = Type approval number
3 = Vehicle Identification Number
4 = Permissible gross vehicle
weight rating in kg
5 = Permissible gross train weight
in kg
6 = Maximum permissible front axle
load in kg
7 = Maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg
8 = Vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the
front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
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