2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 394

Technical data Identification labels i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. 7 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 8 VIN (on lower edge of windshield) 9 Engine number (engraved on engine) 4 Passenger-side second-row seat 5 VIN 6 Carpet X X i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine number. Move passenger-side second-row seat 4 backward as far as possible (Y page 104). Fold carpet 6 backward in direction of arrow. VIN 5 is now visible. i You may have to cut perforated carpet 6 using a sharp object, e.g. a knife. 392