VIN DECODING INFORMATION
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1= USA
2 Make B = Dodge
3 Vehicle Type 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating H = 6001-7000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line
R = Durango 4x2
S = Durango 4x4
6 Series 2 = Durango
7 Body Style 8 = Sport Utility 4 Door
8 Engine
N=4.7L
Y=5.2L
Z=5.9L
9 Check Digit
10 Model Year Y=2000
11 Assembly Plant F = Newark Assembly
12 Thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence Assembly Sequence
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 2) is
attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehi-
cle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The label also lists:
• 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).
• Type of vehicle.
• Type of rear wheels.
• 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.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following
International Control and Display Symbols Chart are
used to identify various instrument controls. The
symbols correspond to the controls and displays that
are located on the instrument panel.
Fig. 2 Vehicle Safety Certification Label—Typical
2 INTRODUCTION DN
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)