Chery A series. Instruction - page 4
TOWING
TOWING
·Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and
local laws must be followed.
·A towed vehicle should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
·When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.
Caution
·Do not two the vehicle backward with
driving wheels on the ground. This may
cause internal damage to the transaxle.
Caution
·Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
Caution
·Do not use the hook loops under the
front and rear for towing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down the
vehicle when it is being transported.
TOWING HOOKS
Caution
·The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency(to get the vehicle out of a
ditch or a snow bank, for example).
·when using the towing hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction
with respect to the hook. Apply no sideways force.
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FRONT
REAR
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The VIN of Chery A series vehicle is available at two places of the engine compartment. The
specific position are illustrated in the following pictures:
·VIN on Wiper Groove
·VIN on the right foot of front glass
DESCRIPTION OF VIN
LVV: International identity code of manufacturer
D: Brand of the Vehicle
A: Type of Vehicle Chassis
1: Type of Transmission
1: Type of Engine
A: Constrain System
7: Check Digit
5: Manufacture Year
D: Assembly Factory Code
023437: Production Serial Number
1. LVV is the code of vehicles manufactured by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
2. The fourth digit of VIN code stands for the brand of the vehicle. The brand “Chery” is
represented by letter “D”.
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3. The fifth digit of VIN code stands for the type of chassis of the body. The letter A stands
for the chassis of three-box, five-door, and 4X2 type; B for two-box, five-door, and 4X2
type; C for three-box, four-door, two-lid, and 4X2 type; and D for two-box, five-door, and
4X4 type.
4. The sixth digit of VIN code stands for the type of transmission. 1 stands for manual
transmission and 2 for automatic.
5. The seventh digit of VIN code stands for the type of engine. 1 stands for the electronic
fuel injection gasoline engine of 1.5L~2.0L (excluding 2.0L) series; 2 for below 1.5L
(excluding 1.5L), and 4 for 2.0L~2.5L (excluding 2.5L).
6. The eighth digit of VIN code stands for the Constrain System. A stands for manual safety
belt, and B for manual safety belt and airbag in the front row.
7. The ninth digit of VIN code is the check digit. It is to check accuracy of VIN record, and
is made out through computation after confirming the other sixteen digits of VIN.
8. The tenth digit of VIN code stands for the manufacture year according to the following
table.
YEAR CODE
YEAR
CODE
YEAR
CODE
YEAR
CODE
1999 X 2002 2 2005 5 2008 8
2000 Y 2003 3 2006 6 2009 9
2001 Z 2004 4 2007 7 2010 A
9. The eleventh digit of VIN code stands for the assembly factory. The “Chery Automobile
Co., Ltd” is represented by the letter “D”.
10. The twelfth to the seventeenth digits of VIN code stand for production serial number.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
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