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Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

MODELS

VEHICLES FOR USA

VEHICLES FOR FEDERAL EMISSION REGULATION





VEHICLES FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATION





VEHICLES FOR CANADA





VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE





The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on a plate attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.

CODE CHART





Vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.





VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL





The vehicle safety certification label is attached to the face of the left door sill.
This label indicates the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD





The tire and loading information placard is located on the inside sill of the driver's door.

NATIONAL SAFETY MARK [VEHICLES FOR CANADA]





The national safety mark is located on the inside sill of the driver's door.

ENGINE MODEL STAMPING





The engine model is stamped on the cylinder block.
The engine model number is as shown as follow.





The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number.