1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER & LABEL LOCATIONS
The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.
• POSITIONING OF THE PLATE LABEL FOR IDENTIFICATION
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PLATE COMPLIANCE (Australian model) |
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Tire inflation pressure label (Driver’s side) (Australian model) Tire inflation pressure label (Driver’s side) (Except for Australian model) |
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PLATE VIN |
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Vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) |
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ID label, Model No. label |
NOTE:
Refer to ID label, model No. label section for the detail of ID label, Model No. label.
• ENGINE
Gasoline engine
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(1) |
Engine serial number (punch mark) |
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Engine type (casting) |
Diesel engine
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(1) |
Engine serial number (punch mark) |
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Engine type (casting) crankcase upper side |
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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(1) |
AT type and transmission serial number label |
• MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• 5MT (gasoline engine model)
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MT type and transmission serial number |
6MT (diesel engine model)
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(1) |
Transmission serial number and MT type label |
• REAR DIFFERENTIAL
• T-type
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Identification (white paint) |
• VA-type
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Identification (label) |
• ID LABEL, MODEL NUMBER LABEL
Europe (EC, E2, EK, ER, EL, EP, EA)
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LABEL ID |
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LABEL MODEL No. |
• LABEL SAUDI
GCC countries (KS)
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(1) |
LABEL SAUDI |
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LABEL MODEL No. |
• LABEL MODEL No.
Brazil (K4), Mexico (K5, C4), South Africa (KC), Chile, Costa Rica (E3)
• LABEL CHINA
China (EH), Beijing (ET)
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(1) |
LABEL CHINA |
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(2) |
LABEL MODEL No. |
• LABEL BUILT DATE
Australia (KA)
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(1) |
LABEL BUILT DATE |
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(2) |
LABEL MODEL No. |
• PLATE COMPLIANCE
Australia (KA)
• PLATE VIN
All models
The meaning of the V.I.N. is as follows:
Europe/General (Except for KS, EH, ET, K5 model)
]JF1GH2LB39G002001[
The starting and ending brackets ( ] [ ) are stop marks.
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Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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JF1 |
Manufacturer body area |
JF1: Passenger car, FHI made |
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G |
Car line |
G: IMPREZA |
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5 |
H |
Body type |
E: 4 door H: 5 door |
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6 |
2 |
Displacement |
2: 1.5 L FWD 3: 1.5 L AWD 7: 2.0 L AWD D: 2.0 L Diesel AWD turbo E: 2.5 L AWD turbo |
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L |
Steering position |
K: RHD (right handle model) L: LHD (left handle model) |
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8 |
B |
Engine & transmission |
B: DOHC MFI 5MT D: DOHC Turbo MFI 5MT AWD F: DOHC MFI 5MT AWD S: DOHC MFI 4AT W: DOHC MFI Dual-range 5MT Z: DOHC Turbo CDI single range 6 speed MT |
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9 |
3 |
Drive type |
3: Full-time AWD single range 4: Full-time AWD dual-range 5: AWD AT 9: FWD A: Full-time AWD single range diesel B: Full-time AWD single range diesel S |
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10 |
9 |
Model year |
9: 2009MY |
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11 |
G |
Factory location |
G: FHI (Gunma) |
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12 — 17 |
002001 |
Serial number |
— |
Saudi Arabia, China and Mexico (KS, EH, ET, K5 model)
]JF1GH35AX9G002001[
The starting and ending brackets ( ] [ ) are stop marks.
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Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 — 3 |
JF1 |
Manufacturer body area |
JF1: Passenger car, FHI made |
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G |
Car line |
G: IMPREZA |
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5 |
H |
Body type |
E: 4 door H: 5 door |
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6 |
3 |
Engine |
3: 1.5 L AWD 7: 2.0 L AWD 9: 2.5 L AWD turbo |
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7 |
5 |
Grade |
1: WRX-S 5: 1.5 R 7: 2.0 R 8: 2.0R-S |
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8 |
A |
Transmission and restraints |
A: F/T AWD 5MT D/R Manual belt + dual A/B B: F/T AWD 5MT D/R Manual belt + dual A/B + side A/B C: F/T AWD 5MT S/R Manual belt + dual A/B D: F/T AWD 5MT S/R Manual belt + dual A/B + side A/B E: F/T AWD 4AT Manual belt + dual A/B F: F/T AWD 4AT Manual belt + dual A/B + side A/B |
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9 |
X |
Check digit |
0 — 9&X |
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10 |
9 |
Model year |
9: 2009MY |
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11 |
G |
Factory location |
G: FHI (Gunma) |
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12 — 17 |
002001 |
Serial number |
— |
The model number label indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
GH2BL3B
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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G |
Series |
G: IMPREZA |
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2 |
H |
Body type |
E: 4 door H: 5 door |
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3 |
2 |
Engine displacement Drive system |
2: 1.5 L FWD 3: 1.5 L AWD 7: 2.0 L AWD D: 2.0 L diesel turbo AWD E: 2.5 L AWD turbo |
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4 |
B |
Model year |
B: 2009MY |
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5 |
L |
Destination |
K: Right-hand drive model market L: Left-hand drive model market |
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6 |
3 |
Grade |
3: 1.5 R 5: 2.0 R 6: 2.0 R-K A: 2.0 R-S B: 2.0 R-K-S G: WRX-S H: WRX-SS J: 2.0 TD K: 2.0 TD-S |
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7 |
B |
Transmission, fuel feed system |
B: DOHC MFI 5MT D: DOHC Turbo MFI 5MT AWD F: DOHC MFI 5MT AWD S: SOHC MFI 4 speed AT W: DOHC MFI Dual-range 5MT Z: DOHC Turbo CDI 6 speed MT |
The engine and transmission type are as follows.
ENGINE
EL154LSZMA
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 and 2 |
EL |
Engine type |
EE: Diesel EJ: 4 cylinder (Except for 1.5 L DOHC) EJ: 4 cylinder (1.5 L DOHC) |
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3 and 4 |
15 |
Displacement |
15: 1.5 L 20: 2.0 L 25: 2.5 L |
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5 |
4 |
Fuel feed system |
4: MFI non-turbo (DOHC) 5: MFI turbo F: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, LPG revision base) Z: CDI Turbo |
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6 |
L |
Exhaust regulations |
L: Unleaded STEP4 |
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7 |
S |
Transmission |
D: 6MT E: 5MT (Flexible AWD) P: 4AT (without ATF warmer) S: 5MT (Flexible) V: 4AT (with ATF warmer) |
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8 |
Z |
Minor change |
Z: 2009MY |
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9 — 10 |
MA |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. |
TRANSMISSION (MT)
TM758RA2AA
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 |
T |
Transmission |
T: Transmission |
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2 |
M |
Transmission system |
M: FWD MT Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential |
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3 and 4 |
75 |
Classification |
75: 5MT and 6MT |
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5 |
8 |
Series |
6: 6MT 8: 5MT |
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6 |
R |
Transmission specifications |
R: FWD single range 5MT V: Full-time AWD single range 5MT with viscous coupling center differential W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential X: Full-time AWD dual range 5MT with viscous coupling center differential |
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7 |
A |
Mounted engine |
1: Diesel 2.0 L DOHC turbo A: 1.5 L DOHC (FWD) E: 2.5 L DOHC turbo (Australian) Q: 1.5 L DOHC (AWD) T: 2.0 L DOHC |
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8 |
2 |
Model change |
2: 2009MY |
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9 — 10 |
AA |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. |
TRANSMISSION (AT)
TA1B8EA1AA
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Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
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1 |
T |
Transmission |
T: Transmission |
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2 |
A |
Transmission type |
A: FWD AT Z: Full-time AWD AT MPT |
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3 and 4 |
1B |
Identification |
1B: 4AT |
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5 |
8 |
Series |
8: 4AT |
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6 |
E |
Transmission specifications |
E: FWD direct 4AT L: Full-time AWD direct 4AT with MPT |
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7 |
A |
Engine type |
A: 1.5 L DOHC T: 2.0 L DOHC |
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8 — 10 |
1AA |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog. |
REAR DIFFERENTIAL 1
VA-type
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Code |
Reduction gear ratio |
LSD |
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XH |
4.444 |
None |
REAR DIFFERENTIAL 2
T-type
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Code |
Reduction gear ratio |
LSD |
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B2 |
3.900 |
None |
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B4 |
4.444 |
None |
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HC |
4.444 |
Torsen |
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T2 |
4.111 |
None |
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1st digit
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B |
E |
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J |
L |
M |
P |
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Aluminum wheel |
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Keyless access with push button start |
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Cruise control |
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Auto A/C |
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Manual A/C |
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Leather package |
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Genuine leather seat |
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Premium audio |
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High grade audio |
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Navigation system |
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Audio satellite switch |
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W |
X |
Y |
Z |
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Aluminum wheel |
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Cruise control |
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Auto A/C |
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Manual A/C |
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Leather package |
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Navigation system |
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Audio satellite switch |
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2nd digit
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B |
C |
F |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
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Side airbag |
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Curtain airbag |
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VDC |
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HID headlight |
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Front fog light |
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Cold weather package |
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Privacy glass |
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Sunroof |
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Power seat |
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Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
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Side airbag |
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Curtain airbag |
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VDC |
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HID headlight |
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Front fog light |
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Cold weather package |
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Privacy glass |
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Sunroof |
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Power seat |
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