2 Maximum authorized mass of the towing vehicle
and trailer combination
model plate
3 Maximum permissible mass of the front axle
4 Maximum permissible mass of the rear axle
Depending on the country and model in question, the type plate
is located on the bottom of the driver's or front passenger's door
pillar. He is seen opening the door in question. Vehicles destined
for certain countries do not have a model plate.
Security certificate
Fig. 271 Type plate (schematic representation):
variant 1
Depending on the country, the approval number may appear,
e.g. For example, the EC type approval number.
1 Manufacturer code
2 Approval number
3 Vehicle identification number
4 Maximum authorized mass
Fig. 273 Security certificate (representation is
schematic).
Maximum authorized mass of the towing vehicle and trailer
combination
permissible mass of the front axle
rear axle maximum permissible mass
5 Vehicle type
6 Manufacturer's address
7 Distinctive engine letters
Fig. 274 Security certificate (representation is
schematic).
On the driver's door pillar there is a safety certificate with the
following information:
— Vehicle type
- Maker
Fig. 272 Type plate (schematic representation):
variant 2
- Manufacturing date
— Country of manufacture
Depending on the country, the approval number may appear,
e.g. For example, the EC type approval number.
- Vehicle identification number
5 N M 0 1 2 7 6 0 A J
1 Maximum authorized mass
model plate
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