Glossary Of Terms: Acronyms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS - ACRONYMS
| 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 |
| NGC | next generation controller |
| OBD | on board diagnostics |
| ODO | 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 |
| PWM | pulse width modulated |
| RKE | remote keyless entry |
| SAB | seat airbag |
| SBT | seat belt tensioner |
| 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 |