Owner's Manual

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- 1 I I. 11111.11 1.11 111 111111 II. 111111 1. 111111111111 111111111 II
1-11 SAMPLE4UXVM072675 111
ENGINEA97 \ ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR
PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Catera. 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.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label behind the passenger’s side access
panel in the trunk (panel that covers the trunk mounted
CD changer). It’s very helpful if you ever need to
order parts.
On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
0 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
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NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Catera 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.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Catera, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Catera” in the Index.