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ECM Identifi cation Parameters
Vehicle ID
Description:
The Vehicle ID parameter allows the truck or fl eet owner
to electronically identify the vehicle with a unique set of
characters. The Vehicle ID can be up to 17 characters
long.
The Vehicle ID is required when using the optional Fleet
Information Software (FIS).
Available:
All electronically controlled on-highway engines
covered in this handbook
Range:
Range Cat Default
17 Alpha-Numeric
Characters
All Zeros
Advantages:
Fleet Information Software offers many unique
advantages to any fl eet that uses Cat electronic engines.
Assigning a Vehicle ID allows you to track the engine
and vehicle performance using FIS. For complete details
about Caterpillar’s Fleet Information Software contact
your local Cat dealer.
Disadvantages:
None
Recommendations:
✔ Caterpillar recommends using the Vehicle ID
feature for all applications where the owner or
operator expects to generate vehicle specifi c
reports.
✔ The Vehicle ID is often entered as the Vehicle
Identifi cation Number (VIN).