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9 Technical and consumer information
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants.....9-2
Fuel recommendation...................................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..........................9-7
Specifications..................................................9-8
Engine........................................................9-8
Wheels and tires .........................................9-9
Dimensions...............................................9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.............................................9-10
Vehicleidentification ......................................9-11
Vehicleidentification number (VIN) plate. .....9-11
Vehicleidentification number
(chassis number) .......................................9-11
Engine serial number.................................9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.certification label........9-12
Emission control information label..............9-12
Tire and loading information label...............9-13
Air conditioner specification label ............... 9-13
Installing front license plate ........................... 9-14
Vehicleloading information............................ 9-15
Terms.......................................................9-15
Vehicleload capacity................................. 9-17
Securing the load ...................................... 9-18
Loading tips..............................................9-18
Measurement of weights ............................ 9-18
Towinga trailer............................................. 9-19
Maximum load limits .................................9-19
Maximum Gross VehicleWeight (GVW)/
maximum Gross Axle Weight(GAW) .............9-21
Towingload/specification ...........................9-23
Towingsafety ............................................ 9-23
Flat towing................................................9-27
Uniform tire quality grading............................9-28
Treadwear.................................................9-28
TractionAA, A, B andC .............................. 9-28
TemperatureA, B and C .............................9-28
Emission control system warranty................... 9-29
Reporting safety defects (US only)...................9-29
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test (US only)................................................9-30
Event data recorders (EDR) ............................. 9-31
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information................................................... 9-31
In the event of a collision...........................9-32