Black plate (1,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/18/13Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Service Parts IdentificationLabel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle DataCapacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4Vehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN)This legal identifier is in the frontcorner of the instrument panel, onthe left side of the vehicle. It can beseen through the windshield fromoutside. The VIN also appears onthe Vehicle Certification and ServiceParts labels and certificates of titleand registration.Engine IdentificationThe eighth character in the VIN isthe engine code. This codeidentifies the vehicle's engine,specifications, and replacementparts. See “Engine Specifications”under Capacities and Specificationson page 12-2 for the vehicle'sengine code.Service PartsIdentification LabelThis label, on the spare tire cover,has the following information:. Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN).. Model designation.. Paint information.. Production options and specialequipment.Do not remove this label from thevehicle.