Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)


This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See“Engine Specifications” under Capacities and Specifications for the vehicle's engine code.
See also:
Remote Trunk Release
The remote trunk release button
is located on the
instrument panel. See Instrument Panel.
Press the button to open the trunk. To use this feature,
your vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neut ...
Dinghy Towing
Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not tow the vehicle w ...
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely
to be seriously injured if they do not wear
safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-sh ...
