equipment and retrofitted equipment will increase the specified curb weight and reduce the possible load.
The load consists of the following weight:
—Passengers.
—All luggage inside and outside the vehicle.
—Attachments.
—Trailer tongue weight if in trailer mode.
The permitted total vehicle weight and the gross axle weight rating must never be exceeded. The permissible values
are on the safety certificate or on the nameplate on the B-pillar on the driver's side (→ Safety certificate)
(→ Identification label).
Performance
The performance was determined without equipment that limits performance, such as attachments.
Due to technical or legal reasons, the performance specifications and mileage may vary.
On some engines with heavy duty suspension, the speed maximum speed may be limited and lower.
Towing weight and trailer tongue weight ratings
The towing weight and tailer tongue weight ratings on the trailer hitch identification label are simply the test values
for the trailer hitch. The vehicle-based specifications, which are often below these values, can be found in your vehicle
documents. The specifications in the official vehicle registration or on the identification label of the vehicle
(→ Identification label) or safety certificate (→ Safety certificate) always take precedence.
Towing weight
The specified combination weights are only valid for heights of up to approximately 1000 m(approx. 3000 ft) above
sea level. If this is exceeded, the maximum gross combination weight rating must be reduced by approximately 10%,
and thereafter by an additional approx. 10% for each further approx. 1000 m (approx. 3000 ft) increment that is
exceeded.
Incline angle
The incline angle is the specification up to which the vehicle is able to drive uphill on an angle with its own power.
This can depend on the road conditions, the weather conditions, and the engine power, among other things. The
values apply to a vehicle that is in motion and not to a vehicle that starts to drive form a stationary position.
A rising difference in altitude(incline) on a 100 m (approx. 300 ft) stretch is given in percentage or degrees (100% =
45 degrees).
Structure of the vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN,VIN
) consists of 17 characters. These characters can be sorted into seven groups.
The structure is explained using the following examples of vehicle identification numbers.
Group
1
2
V
V
2
5
Z
F
3
4
9
Z
4
5
10
R
6
7
Position
1
3
4
Z
A
6
Z
2
7
C
9
8
B
N
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
W
W
W
W
E
Y
4
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
5
0
3
1
Example
8
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