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3.6.2
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker -arrow- is located in luggage compart‐
ment on right in spare wheel recess. The vehicle data sticker is
also found in the service schedule for the customer.
The sticker contains the following data of the vehicle
1 - Vehicle identification number
2 - Vehicle type, engine output, gearbox
3 - Engine and gearbox codes, paint number, interior equipment
4 - Optional equipment, PR numbers
The sticker in service schedule includes the same data. The
legend can be found below the sticker.
3.7
Severe operating conditions
If the vehicle is used under severe operating conditions some
work will have to be performed before the next service is due or
at shorter service intervals.
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Regular short trips or stop and go operation in urban traffic
High percentage of cold starts
Vehicle is used in areas with winter temperatures over a
long period
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Regular long periods of idling (e.g. taxis)
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Vehicle is often driven at full throttle with high payload or
whilst towing a trailer
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Using diesel with elevated sulphur content
Regular operation in areas with high levels of dust
Countries with generally poor road conditions such as high
number of potholes, protrusions, high elevations in the road/
deep “tramlines”.
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High number of gravel roads with poor surface quality,
such as irregularities/bumps, elevations, protruding stones,
waves.
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Subtropical climates (combination of high ambient tempera‐
ture and high air humidity)
Hybrid: driving frequently with electric motor and only occa‐
sionally using combustion engine, resulting in greater accu‐
mulation of fuel and water in engine oil.
3.8
Countries with hot climate
♦ Countries with hot and super hot climates have elevated
peak temperatures (50°C) compared with the European
average (25°C).
♦ Locally high ambient temperatures have an influence on the
longevity of the motor, gearbox and coolant circuit, such as
journeys uphill and at higher speeds as well as start/stop
operation.
Lebanon
Abu Dhabi
Algeria
Egypt
Libya
Mexico
Morocco
Afghanistan
Bahrain
Burkina Faso
China
Niger
Oman
Puerto Rico
Palestine
Pakistan
Dubai
Djibouti
Eritrea
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Saudi Arabia
South Sudan
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Syria
India
Chad
Iraq
Tunisia
Israel
Togo
Yemen
Jordan
Kuwait
Cameroon
Qatar
USA
United Arab Emirates
West Sahara
Central African Republic
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