F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label

The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.

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    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped)
    - For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any drive or reverse position with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetr ...

    Starting the engine
    1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.) The starter is designed not to operate unless the shift lever is in either of the a ...

    Compass display (if so equipped)
    This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates the heading direction of the vehicle. With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the or button as described in the charts below ...