User Guide

Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
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This
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
It
appears
on
a
plate
in
the
front corner
of
the instrument panel.
on
the
driver’s side. You can see it
if
you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN
also
appears on
the
Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels
and
the certificates
of
title and registration.
Engine Identification
The
8th
character
in
your
VIN
is
the
engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine. specifications
and replacement parts.
0
your
VIN,
the
model designation,
paint information and
a
list of
all
production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label
is
not
removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless
you check with your dealer first. Some electrical
equipment can damage your vehicle and the
damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Service Parts Identification Label
You‘ll
find
this label on the inside of the glove box.
It’s
very helpful
if
you
ever need
to
order parts. On this
label is:
Your vehicle
has
an air bag system. Before attempting
to
add anything electrical
to
your vehicle. see ”Servicing
Your
Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle’’ in the Index.
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