12/29/2015
Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →
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Introduction
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen → Fig. 20ꢀ (arrow). The viewer is
located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right water drain channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. You have to open the bonnet
number → Preparation for working in the engine compartment ꢀ .
to gain access to the vehicle identification
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the infotainment system using the
function buttons → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ .
button and the
and Service
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker → Fig. 19ꢀ A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code is CPTA → Fig. 19ꢀ.
Optional extras, PR numbers
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate → Fig. 19ꢀ B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not
have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Permission
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight (vehicle plus trailer)
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