Vehicle Information Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label

Chassis Number
Open the cover shown in the figure to check the chassis number.

Vehicle Emission Control Information Label (U.S.A. and Canada)

Tire Pressure Label

Engine Number

Specifications
SpecificationsRear Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
1. Remove the following parts:
a. T ...
Controller Area Network (Can) Outline
The Electric Power Steering (EPS) control module sends and receives data
to and from other modules via the CAN..
Data sent
EPS status
Power steering malfunction indicator light on request
Steering angle
Data received
Vehicle speed
Engine spe ...
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...