OEM General Information: Abbreviations
ABBREVIATIONS CHART
| ABS | Antilock Brake System |
| ACC | Accessories |
| ALR | Automatic Locking Retractor |
| ATF | Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
| ATX | Automatic Transaxle |
| AWD | All-Wheel Drive |
| BCM | Body Control Module |
| BTDC | Before Top Dead Center |
| CAL | Calibration ID |
| CAN | Controller Area Network |
| CCM | Comprehensive Component Monitor |
| CM | Control Module |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| DC | Drive Cycle |
| DEF | Defroster |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lamp |
| DSC | Dynamic Stability Control |
| EBD | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution |
| E/L | Electrical Load |
| ELR | Emergency Locking Retractor |
| ETC | Electronic Throttle Control |
| EX | Exhaust |
| GPS | Global Positioning System |
| HI | High |
| HU | Hydraulic Unit |
| HVAC | Heater, Ventilation And Air Conditioning |
| IDM | Injector Driver Module |
| IG | Ignition |
| IN | Intake |
| INT | Intermittent |
| KOEO | Key On Engine Off |
| KOER | Key On Engine Running |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| LF | Left Front |
| LH | Left Hand |
| LO | Low |
| LR | Left Rear |
| LSD | Limited Slip Differential |
| M | Motor |
| MAX | Maximum |
| MIN | Minimum |
| MTX | Manual Transaxle |
| OCV | Oil Control Valve |
| P/S | Power Steering |
| PID | Parameter Identification |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| RF | Right Front |
| RH | Right Hand |
| ROM | Read Only Memory |
| RR | Right Rear |
| SAS | Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor |
| SST | Special Service Tool |
| SW | Switch |
| TCS | Traction Control System |
| TDC | Top Dead Center |
| TFT | Transaxle Fluid Temperature |
| TNS | Tail Number Side Lights |
| VAD | Variable Air Duct |
| VENT | Ventilation |
| WDS | Worldwide Diagnostic System |
| 1GR | First Gear |
| 2GR | Second Gear |
| 2WD | 2 Wheel Drive |
| 3GR | Third Gear |
| 4GR | Fourth Gear |
| 5GR | Fifth Gear |
| 6GR | Sixth Gear |