Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile for cross-manufacturer Bluetooth audio signal transmission compatibility.
ABS Anti-lock Brake System.
AFS Adaptive Front Lighting System.
AKI Anti-Knock Index.
AM AM (amplitude modulation).
ANSI American National Standards Institute.
ASL Automatic Shift Lock.
ASR Anti-Slip Regulation.
ATA Anti-Theft Alarm system.
BAS Brake Assist System.
cc Cubic centimeter unit of volume for specifying engine displacement.
ccm Cubic centimeters. Unit of measure for engine displacement.
CCS Cruise Control System.
CCS Cruise Control System.
CID Cubic inch displacement, unit of volume for specifying engine displacement.
cm Centimeter – metric unit of measure for length.
CO2 Carbon dioxide.
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization).
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter.
DRL Daytime Running Lights.
DTMF Dual Tone Multiple Frequency.
EDL Electronic Differential Lock.
EN European Norm.
EON Enhanced Other Network (support for other radio networks).
EPC Engine control (Electronic Power Control).
ESC Electronic Stability Control.
ETC Electronic Toll Collection system.
FLA Headlight assistant.
FSI Fuel Stratified Injection.
g/mi Generated carbon monoxide amount in grams per mile driven.
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating.
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications.
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
HDD Media Center (Hard Disk Drive).
HFP Hands-Free-Profile (mobile phone operation).
HID High Intensity Discharge headlights (HID).
hp Horsepower, engine power rating.
IMEI International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (unique serial number for identification of GSM terminal devices).
kg Kilogram – metric unit for weight.
kN Kilonewton, tractive force.
kp Kilopond, a measure of force.
kPa Kilopascal, unit of measure for tire pressure.
kW Kilowatt, engine rating.
LED Light Emitting Diode.
m Meter – metric unit of measure for length.
MDI Media Device Interface.
MFI Multi-Function Indicator.
MP3 Audio file compression format.
Nm Newton meter, engine torque unit.
OPS Optical Parking System.
PDC Park Distance Control.
PIN Personal identification number.
RDS Radio Data System (enables additional functions).
RON Research Octane Number, measurement of anti-knock resistance of gasoline.
rpm Engine revolutions per minute (engine speed).
rSAP Remote SIM Access Profile (via Bluetooth).
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers.
SIM Subscriber Identity Module.
SMS Short Message Service.
TDI® Turbocharged Direct Injection (Turbocharged diesel engine with direct fuel injection).
TIN Tire Identification Number.
TMC Traffic Message Channel (for dynamic navigation).
TP Traffic Program (radio traffic bulletins).
UTQG Uniform Tire Grading Quality.
VBR Variable bit rate.
WMA Audio file compression format.
