Glossary of Terms

ABS Antilock Brake System

ACM Airbag Control Module

AECM Airbag Electronic Control Module (ACM)

APM Adjustable Pedals Module

ASDM Airbag System Diagnostic Module (ACM)

AZC Automatic Zone Control

BCM Body Control Module

CAB Controller Antilock Brake

DAB Driver Airbag

DDM Driver Door Module

DLC Data Link Connector

DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code

EBL Electric Back Lite (Rear Window Defogger)

ECM Engine Control Module

EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center

HSM Heated Seat Module (also called Seat Module)

HVAC Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning

I/R Infrared Sensor

ITM Intrusion Transceiver Module

MHSM Memory Heated Seat Module (also called Seat Module)

MIC Mechanical Instrument Cluster

MSM Memory Seat Module

MUX Multiplexed

ODO Odometer

ORC Occupant Restraint Controller (ACM)

PAB Passenger Airbag

PCI Programmable Communication Interface (vehicle communication bus)

PCM Powertrain Control Module

PDC Power Distribution Center

PDM Passenger Door Module

PWM Pulse Width Modulated

RKE Remote Keyless Entry

SBS Seatbelt Switch

SKIM Sentry Key Immobilizer Module

SKIS Sentry Key Immobilizer System

SQUIB also called initiator (located in rear of Airbag Module)

TCM Transmission Control Module

TPM Tire Pressure Monitoring

VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display

VTSS Vehicle Theft Security System