Type plate
Fig. 202 Type plate (illustration).
Depending on country, the number of the
type approval, e.g. EC type approval number,
may be specified.
1
Gross vehicle weight rating.
2
Gross combination weight rating (vehicle
plus trailer).
3
Gross front axle weight rating.
4
Gross rear axle weight rating.
Depending on country and model, the type
plate is visible in the lower area of the door
pillar after opening the driver or front pas-
senger door. Vehicles for certain export coun-
tries do not have a type plate.
Safety certificate
Fig. 203 Safety certificate (illustration).
Fig. 204 Safety certificate (illustration).
A safety certificate on the door pillar in the
driver door shows the following information:
— Vehicle type
— Manufacturer
— Date of manufacture
— Country of manufacture
— Vehicle identification number
Vehicle data sticker
Fig. 205 Illustration: vehicle data sticker
1
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number).
2
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox
type.
3
Engine and gearbox codes, paint num-
ber, interior equipment. In the example,
the engine code is CPTA.
4
Optional extras, PR numbers.
The vehicle data sticker is located inside the
front cover of the owner's manual and in the
Type plate
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