Abbreviations
Fig. 1:Abbreviation |
Fig. 2:Description |
1BC | 1 Barrel Carburetor |
2-4BC | 2-4 Barrel Carburetors |
2BC | 2 Barrel Carburetor |
2WD | 2 Wheel Drive |
2WS | 2 Wheel Steering |
3-2BC | 3-2 Barrel Carburetors |
4BC | 4 Barrel Carburetor |
4WD | 4 Wheel Drive |
4WS | 4 Wheel Steering |
6BC | 6 Barrel Carburetor |
A/C | Air Conditioning |
AAM | All Active Module |
AAS | Automatic Adjusting Suspension |
ABC | Active Body Control |
ABS | Antilock Braking System |
ACE | Active Cornering Enhancement |
ACM | Active Control Engine Mount System |
Add’l | Additional |
ADAS | Advanced Driver Assistance System |
Adj | Adjust |
ADS | Adaptive Damping System |
AFS | Adaptive Front Lighting System |
ALB | Antilock Braking |
ALD | Auto Locking Differential |
Alt | Alternator |
Alum | Aluminum |
Alum/Steel | Aluminum/steel |
Amp | Amperage |
AOT | Automatic Overdrive Trans |
AQCS | Air Quality Control System |
ASC | Auto Stability Control |
ASC&T | Auto Stability Control plus Traction Control |
ASCD | Automatic Speed Control Device |
ASR | Automatic Slip Control |
Assy | Assembly |
ATC | Automatic Temp Control |
Auto | Automatic |
Aux | Auxiliary |
AWD | All Wheel Drive |
BAS | Brake Assist System |
BBC | Bumper to Back of Cab |
BC | Barrel Carburetor |
BLIS | Blind Spot Information System |
BOC | Back of Cab |
Boron Stl | Boron Steel |
BPMV | Brake Pressure Modulator Valve |
BPT | Back Pressure Transducer |
Brg | Bearing |
Brkt | Bracket |
Brkts | Brackets |
BSC | Battery Safety Clamp |
BTSI | Brake Trans Shift Interlock |
Cast Alum | Cast Aluminum |
CB | Citizens Band Radio |
cc | Cubic Centimeters |
CCC | Computer Command Control |
CCT | Computer Controlled Timing |
CD | Compact Disc |
C Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
CFI | Central Fuel Injection |
Ch | Chassis |
Cig | Cigarette |
cm | Centimeter |
CMBS | Collision Mitigation Braking System |
CNG | Compressed Natural Gas |
COE | Cab Over Engine |
Com | Composite |
Com/Steel | Composite/Steel |
Comp | Compressor |
Compt | Compartment |
Cond | Condenser |
Cont | Control |
Conv | Convertible |
CPI | Central Port Injection |
CRSSS | Cold Rolled Sheet Structural Steel |
Ctr | Center |
CV | Constant Velocity |
CVVT | Continuously Variable Valve Timing |
CWBS | Collision Warning w/Brake Support |
Cyl | Cylinder |
d | Discontinued |
D&A | Disassemble & Assemble |
D&C | Disconnect & Connect |
DEFI | Digital Electronic Fuel Injection |
Defl | Deflector |
DERM | Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module |
Dia | Diameter |
Diaph | Diaphragm |
Diff’l | Differential |
Dist | Distribution |
DME | Digital Motor Electronics |
DOD | Displacement on Demand |
DOHC | Dual Over Head Cam |
DOT | Department of Transportation |
DPF | Diesel Particulate Filter |
DPMS | Driving Position Memory System |
DPS | Dual Phase Steel |
DRL | Daytime Running Lights |
DSC | Dynamic Stability Control |
DSTC | Dynamic Stability Traction Control |
DVD | Digital Versatile Disc |
EATC | Electronic Auto Temperature Control |
EATX | Electronic Automatic Transmission Control |
EBCM | Electronic Brake Control Module |
EBTC | Electronic Brake and Traction Control |
ECM | Electronic Control Module |
ECS | Electronic Crash Sensor |
EDC | Electronic Dampening Control |
EEC | Electronic Engine Control |
EFC | Electronic Fuel Control |
EFE | Early Fuel Evaporation |
EFI | Electronic Fuel Injection |
EGR | Exhaust Gas Recirculation |
EGS | Elect Trans Gear System |
EHSS | Extra High Strength Steel |
Elec | Electric |
EMC | Electro-Magnetic Compatibility |
Eng | Engine |
EPR | Evaporator Pressure Regulator |
EPS | Electrical Power Steering |
Equip | Equipment |
ESC | Electronic Stability Control |
ESP | Electronic Stability Program |
EST | Electronic Spark Timing |
ETR | Emergency/Energy Tension Reactor |
ETS | Electronic Traction System |
Ev-Em | Evaporative Emission Control |
Evap | Evaporator |
Exh | Exhaust |
Ext | Extension |
FFV | Flex Fuel Vehicle |
F-Glass | Fiber Glass |
FI | Fuel Injection |
Frt | Front |
FWD | Front Wheel Drive |
Fwd | Forward |
g | Gram |
Galv Steel | Galvanized Steel |
GDI | Gasoline Direct Injection |
GDO | Garage Door Opener |
GPS | Global Positioning System |
Gskt | Gasket |
GVW | Gross Vehicle Weight |
H/Lamp | Headlamp |
H/Lamps | Headlamps |
H/Perf | High Performance |
HCU | Hydraulic Control Unit |
HD | Heavy Duty |
HEI | High Energy Ignition |
HFM | Hot Film Management |
HFS | Hydroformed Steel |
HICAS | High Capacity Suspension |
HID | High Intensity Discharge |
HO | High Output |
Horiz | Horizontal |
HP | Horsepower |
Hsg | Housing |
HSLA | High Strength Low Alloy Steel |
HSLA/Com | High Strength Low Alloy Steel Composite |
HSS | High Strength Steel |
HUD | Head Up Display |
HV | High Voltage |
HVAC | Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning |
Hvy | Heavy |
Hyd | Hydraulic |
Hz | Hertz |
ICC | Interstate Commerce Commission |
ICM | Integrated Chassis Management |
ID | Inside Diameter |
Ign | Ignition |
Illum | Illuminated |
IMA | Integrated Motor Assisted |
Info | Information |
Inr | Inner |
Inst | Instrument |
Inter | Intermediate |
IOH | Included in Overhaul |
IPU | Intelligent Power Unit |
ITS | Inflatable Tubular Structure |
IVD | Interactive Vehicle Dynamics |
Kg | Kilogram |
Kgs | Kilograms |
KHz | Kilohertz |
km | Kilometer |
KPH | Kilometers Per Hour |
KW | Kilowatt |
L | Litre or Left |
Lb | Pound |
LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
LED | Light Emitting Diode |
LEV | Low Emission Vehicle |
Lic | License |
LSD | Limited Slip Differential |
LSM | Laminated Sheet Metal |
Lwr | Lower |
MAF | Mass Air Flow |
MAG | Magnesium |
Man | Manual |
MAP | Manifold Absolute Pressure |
MAT | Manifold Air Temperature |
Mbr | Member |
MCU | Microprocessor Control Unit |
MD | Medium Duty |
MDM | Motor Drive Module |
Mech | Mechanical |
Med | Medium |
Mfg | Manufacturer |
MFI | Multi-Fuel Injection |
MHz | Megahertz |
Mldg | Moulding |
Mldgs | Mouldings |
MHSS | Mega Hard Strength Steel |
mm | Millimeter |
MMC | Manifold Mount Converter |
MPFI | Multi-Port Fuel Injection |
MPH | Miles Per Hour |
MPI | Multi-Port Injection |
MST | Manifold Surface Temperature |
Mtd | Mounted |
Mtg | Mounting |
MTV | Manifold Tuning Valve |
N.A. | Not Available |
Nav | Navigation |
NiMH | Nickel-Metal-Hydride |
No | Number |
NOx | Nitrogen Oxide Emission Control |
O/D | Overdrive |
O/H | Overhaul |
OBD | On-Board Diagnostics |
OCS | Occupant Classification System |
OD | Outside Diameter |
OE | Original Equipment |
OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
OHC | Over Head Cam |
OHV | Over Head Valve |
OPDS | Occupant Position Detector Sensor |
Opng | Opening |
Opt | Option |
OPVR | On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery |
Otr | Outer |
OVRS | Onboard Vapor Recovery System |
Ozs | Ounces |
P/S | Power Steering |
PAIR | Pulse Air Injection Reactor |
Pass | Passenger |
PCM | Powertrain Control Module |
PCU | Power Control Unit |
PDCC | Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control |
PDU | Power Drive Unit |
Perf | Performance |
Pkg | Package |
Pnl | Panel |
Pos | Position |
PPD | Passenger Presence Detection |
PTO | Power Take Off |
PVC | Positive Ventilation Crankcase |
Pwr | Power |
PZEV | Partial Zero Emission Vehicle |
Qtr | Quarter |
Qty | Quantity |
R | Right |
R&I | Remove & Install |
R&R | Remove & Replace |
R/L | Right/Left |
Rad | Radiator |
Rect | Rectangular |
Refrig | Refrigeration |
Reg | Regulator |
Reinf | Reinforcement |
Reinfs | Reinforcements |
Resv | Reservoir |
RPM | Revolutions Per Minute |
RPO | Regular Production Option |
Rr | Rear |
RTV | Room Temperature Vulcanized |
RWD | Rear Wheel Drive |
SAM | Signal Acquisition Module |
SBA | Set Back Axle |
SBEC | Single Board Engine Control |
SCRS | Secondary Catalyst Reduction System |
SDM | Sensing & Diagnostic Module |
SEFI | Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection |
SFA | Set Forward Axle |
SFE | Super Fuel Economy |
SHO | Super High Output |
SIPS | Side Impact Protect System |
SIR | Supplemental Inflatable Restraints |
SISM | Side Impact Sensing Module |
SLS | Self-Leveling Suspension |
SMC | Sheet Molded Compound |
SOHC | Single Over Head Cam |
Spec | Specifications |
Speedo | Speedometer |
SPI | Single Port Injection |
SRS | Supplemental Restraints System |
Stab | Stabilizer |
STC | Stability Traction Control |
Std | Standard |
Stpd | Stamped |
SULEV | Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle |
Strg | Steering |
Supt | Support |
Susp | Suspension System |
Sys | System |
Tach | Tachometer |
TBI | Throttle Body Injection |
TCS | Traction Control System |
TDC | Top Dead Center |
TDI | Turbo Direct Injection |
Temp | Temperature |
TEMS | Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension |
TH | Turbo Hydra-Matic |
THRU | Through |
TLEV | Transitional Low Emission Vehicle |
TP | Thermoplastic |
TPI | Tuned Port Injection |
Trac | Traction |
Trans | Transmission |
UHSS | Ultra High Strength Steel |
ULEV | Ultra Low Emission Vehicle |
Upr | Upper |
Vac | Vacuum |
Veh | Vehicle |
Vert | Vertical |
VHSS | Very High Strength Steel |
VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
VTR | Valve in Receiver |
VTEC | Valve Timing Electronic Control |
VTM-4 | Variable Torque Management -4WD System |
w/ | With |
w/o | Without |
W/S | Windshield |
W/Strip | Weatherstrip |
WB | Wheel Base |
Whlhse | Wheelhouse |
X-Cool | Extra Cooling |
Xmbr | Crossmember |
ZLEV | Zero Level Emissions Vehicle |