Chery T21 2014 Service Manual page 18

02 - INTRODUCTION
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 The first three digits of VIN represent world manufacturer identifier.
No.
1
 The fourth digit of VIN represents vehicle type.
- Letter "D" means all vehicles in the category M1.
 The fifth digit of VIN represents vehicle body type and drive type.
- Letter "B" means 5-door 2-box 4 × 2 type.
 The sixth digit of VIN represents transmission type.
- "1" means manual transmission.
- "2" means automatic transmission.
 The seventh digit of VIN represents dynamic characteristics.
- "4" means the gasoline engine that is 2.0 L - 2.5 L (2.5 L excluded).
 The eighth digit of VIN represents restraints system.
- "B" means seat belt and airbag.
 The ninth digit of VIN represents check digit.
- It is used to check the accuracy of VIN record, and made out through computation after confirming
the other sixteen digits of VIN.
 The tenth digit of VIN represents model year.
- "E" represents 2014.
 The eleventh digit of VIN represents assembly plant code.
- "C" represents Chery Automobile Co., Ltd Dalian Branch.
 The last six digits of VIN represent production sequence number.
- The number means the real production serial number of this model.
2. Vehicle name plate
The vehicle name plate is located on the right shock
absorber holder in engine compartment.
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No.
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WMI Code
LVV Category M1 (for vehicle type number started with 7)
Definition
World Manufacturer Identifier
Vehicle Features
Accuracy Check Digit
Model Year
Production Plant
Sequential Number
Vehicle Category
CHERY AUTOMOBILE COMPANY Ltd.,CHINA
LVTDBXXXXXXXXXXXX
1870 kg
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
1- 1012 kg
2- 971 kg
RT21020120