conforming certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of the new
components.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is on a plate on top of the instru-
ment panel on the driver side, and is visible from the outside through
the windshield ⇒ꢀfig. 19 (arrow). The view window is on the side at the
bottom of the windshield. The vehicle identification number is also
stamped into the top of the right drip channel in the engine compart-
ment. The drip channel is between the spring strut tower and the right
fender. Open the engine hood to read the vehicle identification num-
ber ⇒ꢀ Working in the engine compartment.
Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label ⇒ꢀfig. 18 is affixed to the area of the
spare wheel well underneath the luggage compartment floor panel
and contains the following information:
(1) Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(2) Vehicle type, engine output, and transmission
(3) Engine and transmission identification codes, paint number, and
interior type. In the example, the engine identification code is
“CBFA” ⇒ꢀfig. 18.
(4) Optional equipment and part numbers
Safety Compliance Certification Label
A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms
that at time of production all necessary safety standards and require-
ments of the traffic safety agency of the respective country were met.
The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification
number may be listed as well.
Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker
A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the
electrical system is located in the engine compartment next to the
engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002.
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