Jeep Compass Vehicle Identification Number Decription; Vehicle Identification Number (Vin) - Jeep COMPASS Repair Manual

JEEP COMPASS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be viewed through the windshield at the upper left corner of the instrument
panel, near the left windshield pillar. The VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that
provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown Chart for decoding information. To protect
the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of
the vehicle identification number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general
public.
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