VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL
All vehicles are equipped with a combined vehicle emission control information (VECI) label(s). The label is located in the engine compartment on the vehicle hood. (Scheme 3) Two labels are used for vehicles built for sale in the country of Canada.
Scheme 3
| 1 - VECI LABEL (CANADIAN) |
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| 2 - VECI LABEL |
| 3 - HOOD |
The VECI label(s) contain the following
- Engine family and displacement
- Evaporative family
- Emission control system schematic
- Certification application
- Spark plug and gap
The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic. There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in the state of California and the country of Canada. Canadian labels are written in both the English and French languages. These labels are permanently attached and cannot be removed without defacing information and destroying label.
Scheme 4
A vehicle certification label is attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The label also lists
- Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWRs) are based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire inflation pressure.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Type of vehicle.
- Type of rear wheels.
- Bar code.
- Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
- Paint and Trim codes.
- Country of origin.
The label is located on the driver-side door shut-face.
FASTENER USAGE
| WARNING | Use of an incorrect fastener may result in component damage or personal injury. |
Fasteners and torque specifications references in this Service Information are identified in metric and SAE format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
THREAD HOLE REPAIR
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using a Helicoil®. Follow the vehicle or Helicoil® recommendations for application and repair procedures.
Scheme 5
| 1 - High Beam |
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| 2 - Fog Lamps |
| 3 - Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps |
| 4 - Turn Warning |
| 5 - Hazard Warning |
| 6 - Windshield Washer |
| 7 - Windshield Wiper |
| 8 - Windshield Wiper and Washer |
| 9 - Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting |
| 10 - Ventilating Fan |
| 11 - Rear Window Defogger |
| 12 - Rear Window Wiper |
| 13 - Rear Window Washer |
| 14 - Fuel |
| 15 - Engine Coolant Temperature |
| 16 - Battery Charging Condition |
| 17 - Engine Oil |
| 18 - Seat Belt |
| 19 - Brake Failure |
| 20 - Parking Brake |
| 21 - Front Hood |
| 22 - Rear hood (Decklid) |
| 23 - Horn |
| 24 - Lighter |
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following International Control and Display Symbols Chart are used to identify various instrument controls. The symbols correspond to the controls and displays that are located on the instrument panel.
METRIC SYSTEM
The metric system is based on quantities of one, ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million.
The following chart will assist in converting metric units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise versa.
| MULTIPLY | BY | TO GET | MULTIPLY | BY | TO GET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-lbs | X 0.11298 | = Newton Meters (N.m) | N.m | X 8.851 | = in-lbs |
| Ft-lbs | X 1.3558 | = Newton Meters (N.m) | N.m | X 0.7376 | = ft-lbs |
| Inches Hg (60° F) | X 3.377 | = Kilopascals (kPa) | KPa | X 0.2961 | = Inches Hg |
| Psi | X 6.895 | = Kilopascals (kPa) | KPa | X 0.145 | = psi |
| Inches | X 25.4 | = Millimeters (mm) | Mm | X 0.03937 | = Inches |
| Feet | X 0.3048 | = Meters (M) | M | X 3.281 | = Feet |
| Yards | X 0.9144 | = Meters (M) | M | X 1.0936 | = Yards |
| Mph | X 1.6093 | = Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) | Km/h | X 0.6214 | = mph |
| Feet/Sec | X 0.3048 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 3.281 | = Feet/Sec |
| Mph | X 0.4470 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 2.237 | = mph |
| Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) | X 0.27778 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 3.600 | Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) |
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
| 1 inch = 25 Millimeters | 1 Cubic Inch = 16 Cubic Centimeters |
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| 1 Foot = 0.3 Meter | 1 Cubic Foot = 0.03 Cubic Meter |
| 1 Yard = 0.9 Meter | 1 Cubic Yard = 0.8 Cubic Meter |
| 1 Mile = 1.6 Kilometers |
COMMON METRIC EQUIVALENTS
Refer to the Metric Conversion Chart to convert torque values listed in metric Newton-meters (N.m). Also, use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.). (Scheme 6)
