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Vehicle Identification Number




VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the upper right side of the cowl top front panel.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER


K M H J F 3 4 M 7 X U 0 0 0 0 0 1

1.2, and 3. World manufacturer identifier code
KMH-Hyundai Motor Company, Korea

4. Line and drive type
J-ELANTRA, LANTRA

5. Body Type
F-4 Door sedan

6. Series (Body style and version)
1-Standard
2-Deluxe (GL)
3-Super deluxe (GLS)

7. Restraint system (Front seat)
3-D:Active Belt + A/Bag
P:Active or Passive Belt

4-D:Active Belt + A/Bag
P:Active Belt + A/Bag

NOTE: D: - Drivers side, P: - Passenger side.

8. Engine type
M-1795 cc

9. Check digit
Mathematically determined to validate frame numbers.

10. Product year
V-1997 Model Year
W-1998 Model Year
X-1999 Model Year

11. Plant code
U-Ulsan plant

12.-17. Vehicle production sequence number
000001-999999