Authorized values are listed on the safety certificate
("safety compliance label") on the B-pillar on the driver's
side ÿ p. 417.
Technical data
Notes on technical data
Benefits
The vehicle's performance has been calculated without
any equipment that reduces it, e.g. e.g., river accessories.
Data Overview
For technical approval or fiscal reasons, power values
and benefits may vary.
Unless stated otherwise, the technical data is valid for
the basic model. The indicated values may differ
depending on the optional equipment or model version,
as well as in the case of special vehicles and equipment
for certain countries. The data from the official vehicle
documentation always have priority.
On some engines with undercarriage for rough roads,
the maximum speed may be limited and therefore lower
than indicated.
Data on the technically permissible maximum
towable mass and the maximum vertical load on the
coupling The data on the technically permissible
maximum towable mass and the maximum vertical load
The official vehicle documentation lists the vehicle's
powertrain and its power.
on the coupling given on the type plate of the towing
device are only experimental values. such of the same.
Valid values for the vehicle, often lower than these values,
are listed in the vehicle documentation. The data from the
Observe the notes and information regarding vehicles in
category N1 ÿ p. 400, Important information for vehicles in
category N1 (light commercial vehicle).
official vehicle documentation or from the vehicle's model
plate ÿ p. 417 or the safety certificate ÿ p. 417 always
Mass
have priority.
The values of the mass in running order given in the
following tables apply to the vehicle ready to drive with
the fuel tank 90% full and considering the weight of the
driver (75 kg [165 lb]), of which operating fluids and, if
necessary, tools and the spare wheel. The indicated mass
Mass of the towing vehicle and trailer
combination The masses indicated for the towing
vehicle and trailer combination are only valid for
maximum altitudes of 1000 m (3000 feet) above sea level.
The maximum authorized mass of the towing vehicle and
trailer combination must be reduced by approx. 10%. for
every 1,000 m (3,000 ft) of additional height.
in running order is increased with optional equipment and
retrofitting of accessories, thereby correspondingly
reducing the possible payload.
The payload results from the sum of the following pe
you are:
Grade angle Grade
angle is the gradeability value up to which the vehicle
can overcome a grade under its own power. This
depends on, among other things, the road surface,
weather conditions and engine power. The values apply
to a moving vehicle and not to starting from a standstill.
— passengers
— total baggage
- accessories
— load on the roof —
vertical load on the coupling when driving with a trailer
The height (slope) reached in a 100 m (300 ft)
Never exceed the maximum authorized mass of the
section is indicated in percentage or in degrees (100% =
vehicle or the maximum authorized mass per axle. The goes 45 degrees).
Vehicle identification number
Structure of the vehicle identification number
Taking the vehicle identification number
WVWZZZCBZLE400953 as an example, its structure is
explained below. This is an example.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) consists of 17
characters that are grouped into 7 groups.
5 N M 0 1 2 7 6 0 A J
Notes on technical data
415
1
2
2
3
4
5 6
7
Cluster
Position 4 5 6 1
Example WVWZZZ
3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
CBZME 4
0 0 9
5
3
1 Vehicle manufacturer's designation:
V,U
W
Volkswagen factory in Palmela
Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen factory in Pamplona
WVW
wvg
Volkswagen Touring Cars
AND
VW Touareg/Auto 5000 AMPV
1VW
Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Volkswagen
de México, SA de CV Volkswagen de México, SA
7 Correlative production number in each model year
3VW
XW8
de CV LLC Volkswagen Group Rus (Volkswagen/
Skoda Kaluga)
Vehicle Identification Number Location
mfb
Garuda Matraman Motor (Indonesia)
2 Padding characters: may vary depending on the
manufacturer or contain information about the shape of the
bodywork or the type of change.
3 Vehicle category according to model:
3H
5T
arteon
touran
pole
6R
AC
BV
BC
AC
T-Roc Cabriolet
Golf
Passat
Atlas
Fig. 270 On the windscreen: vehicle identification
number.
Depending on the manufacturer, positions 7 to 9 may also
contain information on the type of fuel (7) and the vehicle
category (8 and 9).
The vehicle identification number can be read from the
outside through a box in the windshield. The box is located in
the lower part of the windshield, on one side.
4 Padding or check characters: Padding characters may
vary depending on the manufacturer.
On some models, depending on the infotainment system,
the vehicle identification number may be displayed in the
5 VIN Index by model year:
Service menu or in the vehicle settings menu. The vehicle
m
No.
P
2021
2022
2023
2024
identification number may also appear on the model plate.
In addition, depending on the model, market and engine, the
vehicle identification number may be stamped in one of the
following places:
R.
6 Place of manufacture, factory:
C.
Volkswagen Factory of Chattanooga
Volkswagen factory in Bratislava
Volkswagen plant in Emden
Volkswagen plant in Kaluga
Puebla Volkswagen Factory
Volkswagen plant in Zwickau
Pune Volkswagen Factory
— In the engine compartment, on the right rain gutter.
D.
— In the engine compartment, on the suspension turret
right.
AND
G.K.
m
— In the engine compartment, near the hood hinge, in
the right side of the vehicle.
P
— Behind the right front seat, under the floor covering.
you
416
Technical data
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
417
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