Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB ③. B: Type plate
Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number
Vehicle identification number (FIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through
a viewer in the windscreen (arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of
the windscreen. The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right water
drain channel. The water drainage channel is located between the suspension turret
and wing. You have to open the bonnet
to gain access to the vehicle identification
number .
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ An economic driving style
→ Driving in a fuel-efficient manner
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres
depend largely on three factors:
Personal driving style.
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Fuses in the vehicle
Fig. 172 Dash panel on the driver
side: fuse box cover
Fig. 173 In the front left of the
engine compartment: fuse box cover
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Fuses must always be replaced by a new fuse with the same amp rating (same
colour and marki ...
Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels
whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch.
When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional
heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the
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