IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR PLATE LOCATION
Identification number is located on upper left side of dash panel, visible through windshield.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
Engine number is stamped on flange for transaxle mounting, toward front of vehicle.
METRO
1989-97
WORLD MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIER
Nation of Origin J = Japan
2 = Canada
Manufacturer C = Suzuki Canada
G = Suzuki Japan
Division 1 = Metro GEO
CARLINE
SERIES
BODY TYPE
2 = 2 Dr Hatchback
3 = 2 Dr Conv
5 = 4 Dr Sedan
6 = 4 Dr Hatchback
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1 = Manual Belts
3 = Manual Belts w/Air Bag
4 = Automatic Belts
SEQUENTIAL NUMBER
ASSEMBLY PLANT
K = Kosia Japan
6 = Ontario
MODEL YEAR
K = 1989
P = 1993
V = 1997
L = 1990
R = 1994
M = 1991
S = 1995
N = 1992
T = 1996
CHECK DIGIT
ENGINE TYPE
2 = 1.0 Litre w/Turbo
6 = 1.0 Litre
9 = 1.3 Litre
PRIZM
1989-97
MAKE IDENTIFIER
GEO
CARLINE
Prizm
SERIES
K = Prizm
L = Prizm GSi
BODY TYPE
5 = 4 Dr Sedan
6 = 4 Dr Hatchback
7 = 4 Dr Liftback
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1 = Manual Belts
2 = Manual Belts w/Built-In Safety
3 = Manual Belts (Driver Only)
Built-In Safety
4 = Automatic Belts
SEQUENTIAL NUMBER
ASSEMBLY PLANT
MODEL YEAR
K=1989
P=1993
V=1997
L=1990
R=1994
M=1991
S=1995
N=1992
T=1996
CHECK DIGIT
ENGINE TYPE
5=1.6 Litre
6=1.6 Litre
8=1.8 Litre
STORM
1990-93
WORLD MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIER
Nation of Origin J = Japan
Manufacturer 8 = Isuzu
Division 1 = Chevrolet
CARLINE
SERIES
F = Base
T = GSI
BODY TYPE
2 = 2 Dr Coupe
4 = 2 Dr Hatchback
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1 = Manual Belts
3 = Driver; Air Bag & Manual Belt
Passenger; Manual Belt
4 = Automatic Belts (Passive)
SEQUENTIAL NUMBER
ASSEMBLY PLANT
7=Fujisawa, Japan
8=Fujisawa, Japan
MODEL YEAR
L=1990
M=1991
N=1992
P=1993
CHECK DIGIT
ENGINE TYPE
5=1.6 Litre D.O.H.C.
6=1.6 Litre S.O.H.C.
8=1.8 Litre