Vehicle identification plate (example: Canada,
incomplete vehicles)
1
Vehicle manufacturer
2
VIN (vehicle identification number)
3
Permissible gross mass
4
Gross combination mass rating
5
Permissible front axle load
6
Permissible rear axle load
7
Date of manufacture
8
Paint code
The maximum permissible gross vehicle mass is
made up of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occu-
pants, the fuel and the load. The maximum gross
axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can
be carried by one axle (front‑ or rear axle).
Do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle mass or the maximum gross axle weight
rating for the front or‑ rear axle.
The vehicle identification plate may also contain
the following data:
R
Payload
R
Empty weight
R
Number of passenger seats
VIN engraved underneath the hood
Engraved VIN
1
is located underneath the hood.
VIN below the windshield
The VIN is also attached as label on the lower sec-
tion of the windshield
2
.
Emission Control Information label
Example: Emission Control Information label
%
The data is vehicle-specific and can differ from
that shown.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped onto the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Operating fluids and capacities
&
WARNING Risk of injury from operating
fluids harmful to your health
Operating fluids may be poisonous and harmful
to your health.
#
Observe the text on the original contain-
ers when using, storing or disposing of
operating fluids.
#
Always store operating fluids sealed in
their original containers.
#
Always keep children away from operat-
ing fluids.
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