Monday, June 16, 2014

ACRONYMS THAT YOU FIND IN YOUR CAR. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?


Have you seen these acronyms before? This may look like an exam to you, but these are codes related your vehicle's operations. Find out what does that mean?

_ ABS: anti-lock braking system
_ ACC: adaptive cruise control
_ ADS: Association of Diesel Specialists
_ BA: brake assist
_ CNG: compressed natural gas
_ CV joint: constant velocity joint
_ CVT: continuously variable transmission
_ DCT: dual-clutch transmission
_ EBD: electronic brake force distribution
_ ECM: electronic control module
_ ECS: emissions control system
_ ECU: engine control unit
_ ESC: electronic stability control
_ EV: electric vehicle
_ HID: high intensity discharge lamps
_ ICE: internal combustion engine
_ ICM: ignition control module
_ IIHS: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
_ MIL: malfunction indicator lights
_ mph: miles per hour
_ NGV: natural gas vehicles
_ NHTSA: National Highway Traffic  Safety Administration
_ NOS: new old stock
_ OEM: original equipment manufacturer
_ OHC: overhead cam
_ PCM: power train control module
_ PCV: positive crankcase ventilation
_ psi: pounds per square inch
_ PZEV: partial zero-emission vehicle
_ R&R: removal and replacement
_ RSC: rollover stability control
_ TCS: traction control system
_ U-joints: universal joints
_ VIN: vehicle identification number
_ ZEV: zero-emission vehicle

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