Base Engine Calibration Information
Base engine calibration information, also referred to as the powertrain calibration, is located in the lower right corner of the VC label. Engine calibration information is limited to a maximum of 5 characters per line (2 lines maximum). Calibration information more than 5 characters long wraps to the second line of this field. Only the base calibration appears on this label. The revision level is no longer printed on the label; however, it can be found in On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS). For more information on VC label or engine calibration, refer to the IDENTIFICATION CODES .
Scheme 109
Engine Calibration Code
| Engine Calibration Code: 8M6 1 AH 0 5 00 | |
|---|---|
| 8 | MODEL YEAR - Model year in which calibration was first introduced. Example: 8 equals 2008. |
| M6 | VEHICLE CODE - Vehicle line description. Example: M6 equals Escape Hybrid. |
| 1 | TRANSMISSION CODE - Transmission description. Example: 1 equals automatic. |
| AH | UNIQUE CALIBRATION - Identifications are assigned to cover similar vehicles to differentiate between tires, drive configurations, final drive ratios, and other calibration significant factors. |
| 0 | FLEET CODE - Describes fleet to which the vehicle belongs. Four equals not assigned. |
| 5 | CERTIFICATION REGION - Lead region code where multiple regions are included in one calibration. Example: 5 equals U.S. 50 states. |
| 00 | REVISION LEVEL - Revision level of the calibration. 00 equals Job 1 production or initial calibration. (Not printed on VC label) |
2008 MODEL YEAR EXAMPLE