Engine Number
The engine number (10 digits) is stamped on a raised pad on the front of the engine block near the thermostat housing. The piston grade reference (8 digits) is also shown.
Automatic Transmission Number
The serial number of the transmission unit is displayed on a metal or bar code label attached to the LH side of the transmission casing.
Date of Manufacture (Certain markets only)
The date of manufacture (Build Date) of a vehicle is defined as the calendar month and year in which the body and powertrain are combined and the completed vehicle leaves the production line. For certain markets, VIN labels carry the month and year of manufacture. For other markets, the vehicle Build Date is also displayed on a metal plate located at the top of the battery tray in the trunk.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE (CERTAIN MARKETS ONLY) LABEL Item Description GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GAWR F Gross Front Axle Weight Rating GAWR R Gross Rear Axle Weight Rating Paint Paint Code Trim Trim Code
Scheme 1
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT LABEL Item Description 1 Gross Vehicle Weight 2 Maximum Permitted Front Axle Loading 3 Maximum Permitted Rear Axle Loading
Scheme 2
ANTI-THEFT LABELS
For some markets, anti-theft labels bearing the VIN printed on a special anti-forgery background are positioned on certain body components. An additional anti-theft label is positioned on the LH side of the engine/automatic transmission casing. Anti-theft labels must not be removed from a vehicle unless necessitated by component renewal.