Acronyms

2WD - 2-Wheel Drive

4WD - Four-Wheel Drive

4X4 - Four Wheel Drive

A/C - Air Conditioning

AAT - Ambient Air Temperature

ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

ABS - Anti-Lock Brake System

ACL - Air Cleaner

ACM - Audio Control Module

ACM - Audio Front Control Module

ALR - Automatic Locking Retractor

AM/FM - Amplitude Modulation/Frequency Modulation

APIM - Accessory Protocol Interface Module

APP - Accelerator Pedal Position

ASE - Automotive Service Excellence

ATC - Active Torque Coupling

ATC - Automatic Traction Control

AWD - All-Wheel Drive

BCM - Body Control Module

BCM-B - Body Control Module B

BDC - Bottom Dead Center

BH - Bake Hardened Steel

BJB - Battery Junction Box

BLIS® - Blind Spot Information System

BMS - Battery Monitoring System

BPP - Brake Pedal Position

BSIA - Brake Shift Interlock Actuator

BTS - Belt Tension Sensor

C-CM - Cruise-Control Module

CAC - Charge Air Cooler

CACT - Charge Air Cooler Temperature

CAN - Controller Area Network

CASS - Compressor Anti-Slugging Strategy

CCA - Cold Cranking Amps

CCW - Counterclockwise

CD - Compact Disc

CEI - Configurable Engine Immobilizer

CHT - Cylinder Head Temperature

CIP - Consumer Interface Processor

CKP - Crankshaft Position

CMDTC - Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code

CMDTCs - Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes

CMP - Camshaft Position

CMS - Catalyst Monitor Sensor

CPA - Connector Position Assurance

CTA - Cross Traffic Alert

CV - Constant Velocity

CW - Clockwise

D/A - Dual Action

DAMB - Direct Acting Mechanical Buckets

DATC - Dual Automatic Temperature Control

DC - Direct Current

DCSM - Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module

DDM - Driver Door Module

DERU - Drive Engine Run-Up

DLC - Data Link Connector

DMM - Digital Multimeter

DP - Dual Phase Steel

DRL - Daytime Running Lamps

DRM - Digital Rights Management

DSM - Driver Seat Module

DSP - Digital Signal Processing

DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code

DTCs - Diagnostic Trouble Codes

DTE - Distance To Empty

DVD - Digital Versatile Disc

EATC - Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

EBD - Electronic Brake Distribution

ECM - Engine Control Module

ECT - Engine Coolant Temperature

ECU - Electronic Control Unit

EEPROM - Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor

EMTC - Electronic Manual Temperature Control

EOP - Engine Oil Pressure

EPAS - Electronic Power Assist Steering

ESC - Electronic Stability Control

ESN - Electronic Serial Number

ETB - Electronic Throttle Body

ETC - Electronic Throttle Control

EVA - Electronic Vibration Analyzer

EVAP - Evaporative Emission

FCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module

FCIM - Front Controls Interface Module

FDIM - Front Display Interface Module

FEAD - Front End Accessory Drive

FET - Field-Effect Transistor

FP - Fuel Pump

FPCM - Fuel Pump Control Module

FRP - Fuel Rail Pressure

FTP - Fuel Tank Pressure

FWD - Front Wheel Drive

GEM - Generic Electronic Module

GPS - Global Positioning System

GPSM - Global Positioning System Module

GTDI - Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection

GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

HCM - Headlamp Control Module

HCU - Hydraulic Control Unit

HD - High-Definition

HID - High Intensity Discharge

HO2S - Heated Oxygen Sensor

HPAS - Hydraulic Power Assist Steering

HS-CAN - High Speed Controller Area Network

HSLA - High-Strength Low Alloy

HSWM - Heated Steering Wheel Module

HUD - Head Up Display

HVAC - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

I-CAN - Infotainment Controller Area Network

IA - Intelligent Access

IAC - Idle Air Control

IAT - Intake Air Temperature

IAT2 - Intake Air Temperature 2

IC - Instrument Cluster

IDS - Integrated Diagnostic System

IKT - Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

IKTs - Integrated Keyhead Transmitters

IPC - Instrument Panel Cluster

IPM-A - Image Processing Module - A

ISO - International Organization for Standardization

KOEO - Key ON Engine OFF

KOER - Key ON Engine Running

KS - Knock Sensor

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display

LED - Light Emitting Diode

LEDs - Light Emitting Diodes

LH - Left Hand

LIN - Local Interconnect Network

LPC - Line Pressure Control

LTM - Liftgate/Trunk Module

MACS - Mobile Air Conditioning Society

MAF - Mass Air Flow

MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure

MFI - Multi-Port Fuel Injection

MIG - Metal Inert Gas

MIL - Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MPV - Multi-Purpose Vehicle

MRFS - Mechanical Returnless Fuel System

MS-CAN - Medium Speed Controller Area Network

NERU - Neutral Engine Run-Up

NVH - Noise, Vibration and Harshness

NVM - Non-Volatile Memory

O/D - Overdrive

OASIS - On-Line Automotive Service Information System

OBD - On-Board Diagnostic

OC - Oxidation Catalytic Converter

OCS - Occupant Classification Sensor

OCS - Occupant Classification System

OCSM - Occupant Classification System Module

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer

ORVR - On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery

OSS - Output Shaft Speed

OTA - Oil-To-Air

OWC - One-Way Clutch

PAD - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation

PAM - Parking Aid Module

PATS - Passive Anti-Theft System

PC/ED - Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis

PCM - Powertrain Control Module

PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation

PFSM - Power-Fold Seat Module

PID - Parameter Identification

PIDs - Parameter Identifications

PIN - Personal Identification Number

PMI - Programmable Module Installation

PSCM - Power Steering Control Module

PTS - Professional Technician Society

PTU - Power Transfer Unit

PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride

PWM - Pulse Width Modulated

PWM - Pulse-Width Modulation

RAM - Random Access Memory

RCM - Restraints Control Module

RDU - Rear Drive Unit

RFA - Remote Function Actuator

RFI - Radio Frequency Interference

RFR - Remote Functions Receiver

RH - Right Hand

RKE - Remote Keyless Entry

ROW - Rest Of World

RSC® - Roll Stability Control

SASM - Steering Angle Sensor Module

SCCM - Steering Column Control Module

SDARS - Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System

SFI - Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection

SJB - Smart Junction Box

SMC - Sheet-Molded Composite

SOD-L - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left

SOD-R - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right

SPACE® - Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement

SRS - Supplemental Restraint System

SSA - Shift Solenoid A

SSB - Shift Solenoid B

SSC - Shift Solenoid C

SSD - Shift Solenoid D

SSE - Shift Solenoid E

SSPCA - Shift Solenoid Pressure Control A

SSPCB - Shift Solenoid Pressure Control B

SSPCC - Shift Solenoid Pressure Control C

SSPCD - Shift Solenoid Pressure Control D

STRW - Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding

TAC - Throttle Actuator Control

TB - Throttle Body

TBC - Trailer Brake Control

TCBP - Turbocharger Boost Pressure

TCC - Torque Converter Clutch

TCM - Transmission Control Module

TCS - Transmission Control Switch

TDC - Top Dead Center

TED - Thermo-Electric Device

TEDs - Thermo-Electric Devices

TFT - Transmission Fluid Temperature

Ti-VCT - Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing

TIC - Transmitter Identification Code

TICs - Transmitter Identification Codes

TP - Throttle Position

TPM - Tire Pressure Monitor

TPM - Tire Pressure Monitor Module

TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System

TPO - Thermoplastic Olefin

TR - Transmission Range

TRIP - Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel

TSB - Technical Service Bulletin

TSBs - Technical Service Bulletins

TSS - Turbine Shaft Speed

TTS - Text-To-Speech

TXV - Thermostatic Expansion Valve

UHSS - Ultra High Strength Steel

USB - Universal Serial Bus

VC - Vehicle Certification

VCM - Vehicle Communication Module

VCT - Variable Camshaft Timing

VFS - Variable Force Solenoid

VID - Vehicle Identification

VIN - Vehicle Identification Number

VIP - Vehicle Interface Processor

VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor

WMI - World Manufacturer Identifier

WOT - Wide Open Throttle