Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for title and registration purposes is stamped on a metal plate and fastened to the instrument panel. It is positioned close on the left-hand side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.
The VIN is also located on the vehicle certification label.









Vehicle Identification Number (Typical)









World Manufacturer Identifier





Market, Air Bag Specification





Transmission, Steering Code





Body Code - All except USA and Canada 2010 model year





Body Code (USA and Canada) - 2010 model year





Engine Emission System - 2009 model year

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*1 EU. Includes the following markets; Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Eire, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sweden and UK.

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*2 East Europe. Includes the following markets; Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.

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*3 Russia. Includes the following markets; Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

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*4 Middle East. Includes the following markets; Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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*5 Caribbean. Includes the following markets; Bahamas, Barbados, Grand Cayman, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago.









Engine Emission System - 2010 model year

NOTE:
*1 EU. Includes the following markets; Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Eire, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sweden and UK.

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*2 East Europe. Includes the following markets; Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.

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*3 Russia. Includes the following markets; Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

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*4 Middle East. Includes the following markets; Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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*5 Caribbean. Includes the following markets; Bahamas, Barbados, Grand Cayman, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago.









Check Digit





Model Year





Assembly Plant and Model Line





Production Sequence Number





VIN Label

VIN Label (Europe and Rest of world)









VIN Label (North America)









VIN Label (Saudi Arabia and Gulf States)









VIN Label (Canada)









VIN Label (China)









VIN Label (Argentina)









Automatic Transmission Number
The serial number of the transmission unit is displayed on a metal label or bar code (if equipped) attached to the transmission casing.

Engine Number(s)

Engine Number - 2.7L Diesel
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the right-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.

Engine Number - 3.0L Diesel
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the right-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.

Engine Number - 3.0L
The engine number is contained on a bar code label on the front cover and is also stamped in the cylinder block casting on the left-hand side of the engine below the engine mounting.

Engine Number - 4.2L and 4.2L Supercharged
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the left-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting. The emission code is also located here, on the transmission flange.

Engine Number - 5.0L and 5.0L Supercharged
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the left-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.