language JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation (VECI) Label. DaimlerChrysler permanently
attaches the label in the engine compartment (Fig.
4). The label cannot be removed without defacing
label information and destroying label.
The label contains the vehicle's emission specifica-
tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
The label also contains an engine vacuum sche-
matic. 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.
The VECI label contains the following:
²Engine family and displacement
²Evaporative family
²Emission control system schematic
²Certification application
²Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
²Idle speeds (if adjustable)
²Spark plug and gap
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
located on the lower left A-pillar and is visible
through the windshield (Fig. 5). The VIN contains 17
characters that provide data concerning the vehicle.
Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the
identification of a vehicle.
The Vehicle Identification Number is also
imprinted on the:
²Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
²Frame rail.
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 Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
Fig. 4 VECI LABEL LOCATION
1 - RADIATOR SUPPORT
2 - VECI LABEL
Fig. 5 VIN NUMBER LOCATION
1 - A-PILLAR
2 - VIN CODE PLATE
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VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation (VECI) Label. DaimlerChrysler permanently
attaches the label in the engine compartment (Fig.
4). The label cannot be removed without defacing
label information and destroying label.
The label contains the vehicle's emission specifica-
tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
The label also contains an engine vacuum sche-
matic. 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.
The VECI label contains the following:
²Engine family and displacement
²Evaporative family
²Emission control system schematic
²Certification application
²Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
²Idle speeds (if adjustable)
²Spark plug and gap
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
located on the lower left A-pillar and is visible
through the windshield (Fig. 5). The VIN contains 17
characters that provide data concerning the vehicle.
Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the
identification of a vehicle.
The Vehicle Identification Number is also
imprinted on the:
²Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
²Frame rail.
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 Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
Fig. 4 VECI LABEL LOCATION
1 - RADIATOR SUPPORT
2 - VECI LABEL
Fig. 5 VIN NUMBER LOCATION
1 - A-PILLAR
2 - VIN CODE PLATE
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