Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number

Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 1.

Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
2 VIN
3 Paint code

Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
2 VIN
3 Paint code
The data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is different for
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's
identification plate.
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Engineering Package
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2 Indicator lamp
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Maximum load rating
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
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