Speedometer - Replacement Procedure, Regulations

Group: 90

Number: 96-02

Date: May 29, 1996

Subject:
Speedometer Replacement, Compliance with Governmental Regulations

Model(s):
All Canada Only m.y. All

When replacing a speedometer, Federal and/or Provincial regulations require that the odometer of the replacement unit be set to the actual mileage of the vehicle or at zero kilometers. (see further explanation below).

Federal / Provincial regulations:

Federal / Provincial regulations allow the replacement speedometer (odometer) to be set to the true vehicle mileage or to zero kilometers. If set to zero kilometers, Federal / Provincial regulations requires that a label be affixed to the left B-pillar (near the Safety Certification Label) of the vehicle specifying:

^ Vehicle mileage before the speedometer (odometer) replacement

^ Date of the speedometer (odometer) replacement

^ Dealer or service repair shop which replaced or repaired the speedometer (odometer) unit.

Note:
Canadian Federal regulations prohibit tampering with odometer mileage in any way.

Service

A speedometer (odometer) replacement label is included with replacement speedometers.

1. - Fill out the label completely and affix to the left B-pillar (near the Safety Certification Label).

2. - Fill out the speedometer replacement section of the vehicle Maintenance book completely (including Dealer Stamp) for warranty record purposes.

If a label is not included with the replacement speedometer, order labels through your Parts Depot using Part No. W55SPEEDOCDN.