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Vehicle Identification Label



Vehicle Certification Label

The vehicle certification label also contains the 17 character vehicle identification number. This number is used for warranty identification of the vehicle.

Vehicle Certification Number (Europe and Rest of the World)


Vehicle Certification Number (Europe and Rest Of The World):






Vehicle Identification Label (USA)


Vehicle Identification Label (USA):






Vehicle Identification Label (Saudi Arabia and Gulf States)


Vehicle Identification Label (Saudi Arabia and Gulf States):






Vehicle Identification Label (Canada)


Vehicle Identification Label (Canada):






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


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

Engine Number (V6)
The engine number is stamped on an engine web on the right hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.

Engine Number (Diesel)
The engine number is contained on a bar code label on the front cover and is also stamped in the cylinder block casting.