Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found in the following locations:
• on the vehicle identification plate
• on the lower edge of the windshield

In addition to being stamped on the vehicle identification plate, the vehicle identification number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle body.

It is located on the floor in front of the righthand front seat.

  Slide the right-hand front seat to its

rearmost position.  Slide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost position.
You will see vehicle identification number  Fold floor covering 1 upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number (VIN) 2.

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