INTRODUCTION
ARROWS AND SYMBOLS
This service manual uses various symbols in order to describe different service operations.
Fig. 1: Identifying Different Service Operations Symbols
ACRONYMS AND UNITS
Acronyms
Units
CUSTOMER CONCERN VERIFICATION SHEETS
The GM Customer Concern Verification Sheets have been designed to improve communications between the service customer and the technician. The more clearly the technician understands the concern and its symptoms, the more likely the concern will be fixed right the first time.
VEHICLE, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ID AND VIN LOCATION, DERIVATIVE AND USAGE (ENCORE)
Fig. 2: Locating Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (Encore)
VEHICLE, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ID AND VIN LOCATION, DERIVATIVE AND USAGE (TRAX)
Fig. 3: Locating Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (Trax)
1.4L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION, TIRE PLACARD, ANTI-THEFT, AND SERVICE PARTS ID LABEL
Fig. 4: Identifying Vehicle Certification, Tire Place Card, Anti-Theft &
Service Parts ID Labels
Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label
Vehicle Certification Label
The vehicle certification label is located on the left hand side of the B pillar and displays the following assessments:
Tire Placard
The tire placard label is located on the driver door and displays the following assessments:
Service Parts ID Label
The vehicle service parts identification label is located in the rear compartment under the spare tire cover.
The label is use to help identify the vehicle original parts and options.
Anti-Theft Label
Labels are permanently affixed to an interior surface of the part. The label on the replacement part contains the letter R, the manufacturer's logo, and the DOT symbol.
The anti-theft label must be covered before any painting, rustproofing procedures, and uncovered after the procedures. Failure to follow the precautionary steps may result in liability for violation of the Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard and possible suspicion to the owner that the part was stolen.
RPO CODE LIST (ENCORE)
The following table provides the description of the Regular Production Option (RPO) codes that are available on the vehicle. The vehicle's RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.
RPO CODE LIST (TRAX)
The following table provides the description of the Regular Production Option (RPO) codes that are available on the vehicle. The vehicle's RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.