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Technical data
Information on identification label:
1 : manufacturer
Identification plate
Engine identification
The technical data tables use the
engine identifier code. The engine
data table additionally shows the
engineering code. Engine data
3 242.
2 : type approval number
3 : vehicle identification number
4 : permissible gross vehicle weight
rating in kg
5 : permissible gross train weight
in kg
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The Certificate of Conformity shows
the engine identifier code, other
national publications may show the
engineering code. Check piston
displacement and engine power to
identify the respective engine.
6 : maximum permissible front axle
load in kg
7 : maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg
8 : vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The identification plate is located on
the left or right door frame.
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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