Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Vehicle identification data
Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CBFA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside
the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen . The viewer is located on the side
in the lower part of the windscreen. In addition, the vehicle identification number
is engraved on the top of the right wing in the engine compartment. You have to
open the bonnet 
to gain access to the
vehicle identification number .
Vehicle data sticker
In the five seater vehicle, the vehicle data sticker A is located on the left hand side of the luggage compartment floor. In the seven seater vehicle, it is located on the cross panel at the rear on the left in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification
number (chassis number) 
Vehicle type,
engine power, gearbox type 
Engine and gearbox
code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code is CBFA
. 
Optional extras,
PR numbers
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Gross vehicle
weight rating 
Gross combination
weight (vehicle plus trailer) 
Gross axle weight
rating, front 
Gross axle weight
rating, rear
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle identification data
→ Engine data
→ Dimensions
→ Pe ...
Engine data
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For reasons of vehicle registration
and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some engines may vary
...
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