Glossary of acronyms

ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
ACC - Automatic Climate Control
ADC - Active Center Differential System
AFS - Turn signals with the steering wheel
ASR - Anti-spin Control System
AWD - All-Wheel Drive
AYC - Active Yaw Control

BAS - Brake Assist
BHP - Brake Horsepower
BLIS - Blind Spot Information System

CAT - Catalytic Converter
CC - Cruise Control
CCM - Central Control Computer
CO - Carbon monoxide
CO2 - Carbon Monoxide Dan
CYL - Cylinder

DIS - Direct Ignition System
DOHC - Double Overhead Camshaft
DTC - Trouble Code

EBA - Emergency braking support, using an additional brake booster.
EBD - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
EBV - Braking Power Distribution
ECL - Engine Coolant Level.
ECM - Engine Control Computer
ECS - Emission Control System
ECU - Electronic Control Unit for improved stability
EDC - Electronic Diesel Engine Control
EDL - Electronic Differential Lock
EFI - Electronic Fuel Injection
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EPB - Electric Parking Brake
ESC - Electronic Suspension Control
ESP - Electronic Stability Control System
ETC - Electronic Temperature Control

FIA - International Motor Sport Federation
FWD - Front wheel drive

GDI - Fuel Direct Injection

HBA - Hydraulic Brake Booster
HC - Carbons
HDC - Hill Descent Control
HP - Horsepower

ICM - Ignition Control Module
IDIS - Electronic Driver Information System
ISOFIX - preparation for anchoring a baby seat

KM/H - Kilometer per hour
KM/L - kilometer per liter

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
LED - Light Emitting Diode

MBA - Mechanical Emergency Braking Assistance
MPI - Multi-Point Injection
M/T - Manual Transmission
MSR - Engine braking prevention

NCAP - European New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA US Federal Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NOX - Nitrogen Oxide

OBD - On-board Diagnostics
OHC - Overhead Camshaft

PPM - Parts per Million
PS - Power Steering

RPM - Revolutions per minute
RWD - Rear-wheel drive

SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers
SC - Air compressor
SDI - Direct Injection without Turbocharger
SIPS - Side Impact Distribution Beams
SO2 - Sulfur Dioxide
SRT - Service Reminder Light
SRS - Airbag System
SUSP - Suspension

TC - Turbocharger
TCS - Traction Control System
TDI - Turbocharged Direct Injection
TEMPS Tire pressure reading
TRS - Field Response Management
TPM - Tire Pressure Monitoring

VCM - Vehicle Control Computer
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor

4 WD - 4WD
W/B - Wheelbase
WSS - Wheel Speed Sensor