Air Bag Restraint Systems: Identification

WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.

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Models equipped with driver-side air bag are identified by a letter "C" in the fourth position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Models equipped with driver-side and passenger-side air bags are identified by a letter "L" in the fourth position of the VIN. The VIN is located on top of instrument panel, near lower left corner of windshield. The VIN number is also stamped on Vehicle Certification (VC) label, mounted on left front door pillar.

The words Supplemental Restraint System or SRS is embossed on the steering wheel center hub and/or on the instrument panel above the glove box. A label denoting that vehicle is equipped with air bags is affixed to driver's sun visor.