Figure 1.1. Identification plate: 1 - vehicle and chassis identification numbers; 2 - the maximum permitted weight of the car; 3 - the maximum permitted weight of a fully loaded vehicle with a trailer; 4 - the maximum permitted load on the front axle; 5 - the maximum permitted load on the rear axle; 6 - technical characteristics of the car; 7 - paint number; 8 - equipment level; 9 - type of car; 10 - interior upholstery code; 11 - addition to the equipment; 12 - serial number; 13 - trim code
Figure 1.2. Identification plate location
Figure 1.3. Vehicle and chassis identification numbers on the front panel of the engine bulkhead
Vehicle identification plate (VIN) (Figure 1.1) attached to the B-pillar of the door on the right side (Figure 1.2). The plate contains the basic information about the vehicle, which is primarily needed when ordering spare parts. Vehicle and chassis identification numbers can be additionally printed on the front panel of the engine bulkhead (Figure 1.3).
The engine number is located on the front side of the cylinder block.
When ordering spare parts, refer to the information on the manufacturer's identification plate.
Manufacturer's plate A
- 1 Vehicle identification number and body number. This information is repeated on label B.
- 2 The maximum authorized weight of the vehicle with loading.
- 3 The maximum authorized weight of a fully loaded vehicle with a trailer.
- 4 The maximum authorized weight of the vehicle on the front wheels.
- 5 Maximum permitted load on the rear wheels.
- 6 Vehicle specifications.
- 7 Paint number.
- 8 Equipment level.
- 9 Vehicle type.
- 10 Upholstery code.
- 11 Special equipment code.
- 12 Serial number.
- 13 Interior color scheme code.
When ordering spare parts, refer to the information on the motor plate or the C label.
Engine plate or engine label C
(its location depends on the engine)
- 1 Engine model.
- 2 Engine index.
- 3 Engine serial number.
Modifications | 1.2 16V | 1.4 8V | 1.4 16V | 1.6 16V | 1.5 dCi |
Engine model (see motor plate) | D4F | K7J | K4J | K4M | K9K |
Working volume, cm3 | 1 149 | 1 390 | 1 390 | 1 598 | 1 461 |
Fuel octane | Be sure to use unleaded gasoline with the octane rating indicated on the label on the fuel filler cap. If the recommended fuel is not available, unleaded gasoline may be used: - with an octane rating of 91, if the label indicates 95, 98; - with an octane rating of 87, if the label says 91, 95, 98. | Diesel fuel What kind of fuel can be used. The label on the fuel filler manhole cover will remind you. | |||
Spark plug | Only use spark plugs that are recommended for your vehicle. The type of spark plug must be indicated on the label located in the engine compartment, otherwise contact the manufacturer's service station. Installing a different type of spark plug may damage the engine. | - |
These weights are based on the vehicle as standard and without additional equipment: they vary depending on the equipment level of your vehicle. Contact the manufacturer's representative.
The maximum permitted weight of the vehicle with loading The maximum permitted weight of the car with a trailer | These weights are indicated on the vehicle manufacturer's plate (see section «Identification plates») |
Weight of towed trailer equipped with brakes | is obtained by calculating: The maximum authorized weight of the vehicle with a trailer - The maximum authorized weight of the vehicle with a load |
Weight of towed trailer, not equipped with brakes | 485 |
Maximum permitted drawbar load | 75 |
Permissible roof rack load | 80 kg (including transport device) |
Mass of the towed trailer (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
- Please note that the weight of the towed trailer is regulated by local laws and, in particular, the rules of the road. For the tow hitch, contact the manufacturer's representatives.
- In any case, when towing, it is unacceptable to exceed the maximum permitted weight (car and towed trailer). However, it is allowed:
- exceeding the maximum permitted load on the rear wheels by a maximum of 15%,
- exceeding the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle with a load by a maximum of 10%, but not more than 100 kg. In both cases, the maximum speed must not exceed 100 km/h and the tire pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).
- Engine power and vehicle climbing ability are reduced in high altitude conditions, we recommend reducing the maximum load by 10% for every 1000m of ascent and then by an additional 10% for every 1000m of ascent.