2008 Pontiac Torrent Owner's Manual - Page 374

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle. This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps you identify your vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-105 for your vehicle's engine code. 5-98