
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See "Engine Specifications" under Capacities and Specifications for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts Identification
LabelDrive Range, Third Gear Default Automatic Transmission Unit
If the transmission is in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear during a transmission electrical componentfailure, the transmission will default to 3rd-gear. All solenoids will default totheir normal state. If the torque converter clutch was applied, it will release. Thisdefault action will enable the vehicle to be ...