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DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every manufacturer of new tires or retreader has to imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced. The TIN is a unique identification number. ...

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 ...

Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission. If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or ...