Abbreviations |
Table 1: | Identifying Abbreviations |
Abbreviation
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
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
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
Rev. 01-16