The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel.
The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data con-
cerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to
determine the identification of a vehicle.

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 Num-
ber. 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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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART

POSITION

INTERPRETATION

CODE = DESCRIPTION

Country of Origin

1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler

Corporation

Make

J = Jeep

Vehicle Type

4 = MPV Less Side Air Bags

8 = MPV With Side Air Bags

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

G = 5001-6000 lbs.

Vehicle Line (WK)

S = Grand Cherokee 4X2

R = Grand Cherokee 4X4

Vehicle Line (WH)

C = Grand Cherokee 4X4 (LHD)

D = Grand Cherokee 4X4 (RHD)

Series

4 = Grand Cherokee LAREDO

5 = Grand Cherokee LIMITED

E = 5 Speed Auto

Body Style

8 = Sport Utility 4 Door

Engine

K = 3.7K 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline

N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline

2 = 5.7L 8 cyl. HEMI Multiple Displacement

Gasoline

M = 3.0L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel

Check Digit

0 through 9 or X

Model Year

5=2005

Assembly Plant

C = Jefferson North Assembly
Y = Chrysler Steyer Assembly

12 thru 17

Vehicle Build Sequence

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI)

DESCRIPTION

All vehicles are equipped with a combined vehicle emission control information (VECI) label(s). The label is located
in the engine compartment on the vehicle hood. Two labels are used for vehicles built for sale in the country of
Canada.

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The VECI label(s) contain the following:

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Engine family and displacement

•

Evaporative family

•

Emission control system schematic

•

Certification application

•

Spark plug and gap

The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic.
There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in
the state of California and the country of Canada.
Canadian labels are written in both the English and
French languages. These labels are permanently
attached and cannot be removed without defacing
information and destroying label.

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL

DESCRIPTION

A vehicle certification label is attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. The label certifies that the
vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The label also lists:

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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).

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Type of vehicle.

•

Type of rear wheels.

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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.

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