• Digit #7 The seventh digit of the VIN code represents the type of engine:
− 919 represents electronically controlled gasoline engines 1.5L - 2.0L (excluding 2.0L) series.
− 929 represents engines smaller than 1.5L (excluding 1.5L).
− 949 represents 2.0L - 2.5L engines (excluding 2.5L).
• Digit #8 The eighth digit of the VIN code represents the Restraint System:
− 9A9 represents manual safety belts.
− 9B9 represents manual safety belts plus air bags in the front row.
• Digit #9 The ninth digit of the VIN code is the check digit:
− It is to check accuracy of VIN record, and is made out through computation after confirming the other six-
teen digits of the VIN.
• Digit #10 The tenth VIN position represents the model year code:
− 959 represents the year 2005.
• Digit #11 The eleventh VIN position represents the assembly plant code:
− 9D9 represents the 9Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.9
• Digits #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17 The last six VIN positions represent the production sequence number.
− This represents the actual production number of the vehicle.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
01–12
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.