Abbreviations/Acronyms

AAM All activity module
AB Airbag
ABS Anti-lock brake system
A/C Air conditioning
ADM Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror
ADS Adaptive damping system
AM/FM Amplitude modulation/Frequency modulation
AT Automatic transmission
ATA Anti-theft alarm
BAS Brake assist
CAN Controller area network
CD Compact disc
CDL Central door locks
CHMSL Center high mount stop lamp
CKP Crankshaft position
CL Central locking
CMP Camshaft position
CYP Cylinder position
DACH Headliner
DLC Data link connector
DRL Daytime running lamps
DVOM Digital volt/ohmmeter
E-box Electrical box
ECE European Economic Community
ECL Engine coolant level
ECM Engine control module
ECT Engine coolant temperature
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation
ESP Electronic stability program
ETR Emergency tensioning retractor
ETS Electronic traction system
FM/AM Frequency modulation/Amplitude modulation
FP Fuel pump
FWD Front wheel drive transmission control
HVAC Heating ventilation air conditioning
IAC Idle air control
IAT Intake air temperature
KS Knock sensor
LHS Left hand steering
MT Manual transmission
MAF Mass air flow
MAP Manifold absolute pressure
MED Medium
ME-SFI ME sequential multiport fuel injection/ignition system
MIL Malfunction indicator lamp
O2S Oxygen sensor
OBD-II On board diagnostic II
P/N Park/Neutral
PWM Pulse width modulation
RHS Right hand steering
RPM Revolutions per minute
SR Sliding/pop-up roof
SRS Supplemental restraint system (Airbag)
TCM Transmission control module
TDC Top dead center
TP Throttle position
TWC Three-way catalytic converter
V Volts
VREF Reference voltage
VSS Vehicle speed sensor