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.
See also:
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If the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and you hear a
warning tone while the engine is running,
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Observe additional warning messa ...
Instruction labels for tires and load
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can o ...
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
You should only select the
defrosting
function until the windshield is cl ...
