Glossary Of Terms
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
| ABS | antilock brake system |
| AECM | airbag electronic control module (ACM) |
| APM | adjustable pedals module |
| ASDM | airbag system diagnostic module (ACM) |
| ATC | automatic temperature control |
| BCM | body control module |
| 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 de-fogger) |
| 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 |
| LDU | lower drive unit |
| LHD | left hand drive |
| MH-SAPM | memory heated seat adjustable pedal module |
| MIC | mechanical instrument cluster |
| MSAPM | memory seat adjustable pedal module |
| MUX | multiplexed |
| NGC | next generation controller |
| OAT | outside air temperature |
| OBD | on board diagnostics |
| 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 |
| SIACM | side impact airbag control module |
| SKREEM | Sentry Key RemotE Entry Module |
| SM | seat module |
| SQUIB | also called initiator (located inside airbag) |
| SRS | supplemental restraint system |
| TCM | transmission control module |
| TCS | traction control system |
| TPM | tire pressure monitor |
| UGDO | universal garage door opener |
| VFD | vacuum fluorescent display |
| VTSS | vehicle theft security system |