Glossary of Terms

ABS antilock brake system
ACM airbag control module
AECM airbag electronic control module (ACM)
ASDM airbag system diagnostic module (ACM)
BCM body control module
CAB controller antilock brake
CMTC compass/mini-trip computer
DAB driver airbag
DLC data link connector
DTC diagnostic trouble code
DR driver
EBL electric back lite (rear window defogger)
HVAC heater ventilation, air conditioning
MIC mechanical instrument cluster
MTC manual temperature control
OBD on board diagnostics
OD0 odometer
ORC occupant restraint controller (ACM)
PAB passenger airbag
PASS passenger
PCI Programmable Communication Interface (vehicle communication bus)
PCM powertrain control module
PDC power distribution center
PW/M pulse width modulated
RKE remote keyless entry
SAB seat airbag
SBT seat belt tensioner
SIACM side impact airbag control module
SKIM sentry key immobilizer module
SKIS sentry key immobilizer system
SQUIB also called initiator (located inside airbag)
SRS supplemental restraint system
TCM transmission control module
VFD vacuum fluorescent display
VTSS vehicle theft security system