Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Mitsubishi RVR ESFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Code Chart
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (CHASSIS NUMBER)
| No. | Item | Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country | J | Japan | ||
| 2 | Make | A | Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. | ||
| 3 | Vehicle type | 4 | Multi-purpose vehicle | ||
| 4 | Others | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating/Passenger car Restraint System | |||
| A | 4001-5000 lbs/Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd Seat) and Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | ||||
| 5 | Line | P | OUTLANDER SPORT (FWD) < Vehicles for USA and PUERTO RICO > | ||
| R | OUTLANDER SPORT (AWD) < Vehicles for USA and PUERTO RICO > | ||||
| H | RVR (FWD) < Vehicles for Canada > | ||||
| J | RVR (AWD) < Vehicles for Canada > | ||||
| 6 | Price class | 3 | Medium | ||
| 4 | High | ||||
| 7 | Body | A | 5-door wagon | ||
| 8 | Engine | U | 2.0 L DOHC (4B11) MIVEC | ||
| 9 | Check digits(1) | 0, 1, 2, 3, -----9, X | |||
| 10 | Model year | C | 2012 year | ||
| 11 | Plant | Z | Okazaki | ||
| 12 | Serial number | 000001 to 999999 | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.