Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 6

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VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 2) is
attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehi-
cle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The label also lists:
• Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are
based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire
inflation pressure.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Type of vehicle.
• Type of rear wheels.
• Bar code.
• Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
• Paint and Trim codes.
• Country of origin.
The label is located on the driver-side door shut-
face.
VIN DECODING INFORMATION
INTERPRETATION
Country of Origin
Make
Vehicle Type
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Vehicle Line
Series
Body Style
Engine
Check Digit
Model Year
Assembly Plant
Vehicle Build Sequence
4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Fig. 2 Vehicle Safety Certification Label—Typical
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following
International Control and Display Symbols Chart are
used to identify various instrument controls. The
symbols correspond to the controls and displays that
are located on the instrument panel.
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1= USA
B = Dodge
H = 6001-7000 lbs.
R = Durango 4x2
S = Durango 4x4
2 = Durango
8 = Sport Utility 4 Door
N=4.7L
Y=5.2L
Z=5.9L
Y=2000
F = Newark Assembly
Assembly Sequence
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