Glossary of Terms
ACRONYMSABS antilock brake system
ACM airbag control module
AECM airbag electronic control module (ACM)
APM adjustable pedals module
ASDM airbag system diagnostic module (ACM)
ATC automatic temperature control
BCM body control module
BTS belt tension sensor
BTSI brake transmission shift interlock
CAB controller antilock brake
CMTC compass/mini-trip computer
CPA connector positive assurance
DAB driver airbag
DDM driver door module
DLC data link connector
DRL daytime running lamps
DTC diagnostic trouble code
DR driver
EBL electric back lite (rear window defogger)
EVIC electronic vehicle information center
GCC Gulf Coast Countries
HE hall effect
HFM hands free module
HVAC heater ventilation, air conditioning
IOD ignition-off draw
IPM integrated power module
KNB knee blocker airbag
LDU lower drive unit
LHD left hand drive
MHSAPM memory heated seat adjustable pedal module
MIC mechanical instrument cluster
MSAPM memory seat adjustable pedal module
MTC manual temperature control
MUX multiplexed
NGC next generation controller
OAT outside air temperature
OBD on board diagnostics
OCM occupant classification module
OCS occupant classification system
OCSVR occupant classification system verification required
ODO odometer
ORC occupant restraint controller
PAB passenger airbag
PASS passenger
PCI Programmable Communication Interface (vehicle communication bus)
PCM powertrain control module
PDC power distribution center
PDM passenger door module
PLG power liftgate
PLGM power liftgate module
PWM pulse width modulated
RKE remote keyless entry
SAB seat airbag
SBT seat belt tensioner
SDAR satellite digital audio receiver
SIACM side impact airbag control module
SKREEM Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
SM seat module
SQUIB also called initiator (located inside airbag and seatbelt tensioners)
SRS supplemental restraint system
TCM transmission control module
TCS traction control system
TPMS tire pressure monitor system
UGDO universal garage door opener
VFD vacuum fluorescent display
VTSS vehicle theft security system