2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 263

Technical Data 10-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...10-1 Service Parts Identification Label ...10-1 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: Capacities and Specifications Capacities and Specifications ...10-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Replacement Parts ...10-4 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...10-5 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. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Model designation • Paint information • Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps identify the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See "Engine Specifications" under Capacities and Specifications on page 10-2 for your vehicle's engine code.