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& Abbreviation list
You may find several abbreviations in this
manual. The meanings of the abbreviations are shown in the following list.
Abbreviation
Meaning
A/C
Air conditioner
ABS
Anti-lock brake system
AKI
Anti knock index
ALR
Automatic locking retractor
AWD
All-wheel drive
BSD/RCTA
Blind Spot Detection/Rear
Cross Traffic Alert
CVT
Continuously variable transmission
DRL
Daytime running light
EBD
Electronic brake force distribution
ELR
Emergency locking retractor
EV
Electric vehicle
GAW
Gross axle weight
GAWR
Gross axle weight rating
GPS
Global positioning system
GVW
Gross vehicle weight
GVWR
Gross vehicle weight rating
HEV
Hybrid electric vehicle
HID
High intensity discharge
Abbreviation
Meaning
INT
Intermittent
LATCH
Lower anchors and tethers for
children
LED
Light emitting diode
MIL
Malfunction indicator light
MMT
Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
OBD
On-board diagnostics
RON
Research octane number
SRS
Supplemental restraint system
TIN
Tire identification number
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system
Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights” F29.
Mark
Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Read these instructions carefully
Wear eye protection
Battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid
Keep children away
Keep flames away
Prevent explosions