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Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc-
ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
The values given have been determined in accordance with the rules and con-
ditions specified in statutory or technical regulations for determining opera-
tional and technical data for motor vehicles.
The values listed are for the basic model without any optional equipment.
Abbreviations used
Abbreviation Meaning
ACT Active Cylinder Management
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
MG Manual gearbox
TDI CR
Diesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail
injection system
TSI
Petrol engine with turbo charging and direct injec-
tion
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 346
Rating plate
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 346 is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the right-
hand driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data.
Vehicle manufacturers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
The VIN can also be displayed in the
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Engine number
The engine number is embossed in the engine block.
Maximum permissible towed weight
The listed maximum allowable trailer weight is only valid for altitudes up to
1000 m above sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maxi-
mum permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
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