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Abbreviations

 
ABL –

Active BI-xenon lights

ABS –

Anti-lock brakes

–

Anti-lock Brake System module

A/C –

Air Conditioning

AC –

Alternating Current

ACC –

Automatic Climate Control

ACCM –

Air Conditioning Control Module

ACCM –

Alternating Current

ACEA –

Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

ACM –

Alternator Control Module

ACU –

Accessory Connectivity Unit

ADM –

Additive Dosing Module

AEM –

Accessory Electronic Module

AFM –

AM/FM Tuner Module

AFS –

Advanced Front Light System

AGM –

Active Grille shutter Module

AHB –

Active High Beam

AHCM –

Additional Heater Control Module

ALTER –

Alternative

AM –

Amplitude Modulation

AMP –

Amplifier

ANC –

Active Noise Control

AOC –

Active On-demand Coupling

APN –

Access Point Name

AQS –

Air Quality Sensor

ASM –

Air Suspension Module

AT –

Automatic transmission

ATCM –

All Terrain Control Module

ATDS –

After Top Dead Centre

ATM –

Control module antenna (Antenna Module)

AUD –

Control module audio (Audio Module)

AUM –

Control module audio (Audio Module)

AUTO.TRANS –

Automatic transmission

AUU –

Accessory USB Unit

AUX –

Auxiliary equipment input

AWD –

All-wheel drive

AYC –

Active Yaw Control sensor

BAM –

Bluetooth Access Module

BBS –

Battery Backed Siren

BCM –

Brake Control Module

BCU –

Battery Climate Unit

BDM –

Battery Disconnect Module

BECM –

Battery Energy Control Module

BLIS –

Blind Spot Information System

BMM –

Battery Management Module

BMS –

Battery Monitoring Sensor

BODY –XXXX –

Up to and incl. body number

BODY XXXX– –

FROM and incl. body number

BPM –

Bluetooth Phone Module

BPS –

Brake Pressure Support

BSC –

Body Sensor Cluster

BTDC –

Before Top Dead Centre

CADS –

Collision Avoidance Driver Support

CAN –

Controller Area Network

CARB –

Carburettor engine

CC –

Cruise Control

CCC –

Closed Coupled Catalyst

CCA –

Cold Cranking Amperes

CCM –

Climate Control Module

CCOT –

Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube system

CD –

Compact disc

CDM –

Central Display Module

CEM –

Central Electronic Module

CFCM –

Cooling Fan Control Module

CFM –

Climate Fan Module

CH –XXXX –

Up to and incl. chassis number

CH XXXX– –

From and incl. chassis number

CH APP –XXXX –

Up to and incl. chassis number around

CH APP XXXX– –

From and incl. chassis number around

CHMSL –

Extra brake light

CH TYPE –

Chassis type

CJB –

Coupé Junction Box

CLS –

Central locking system

CMAP –

Compressor Manifold Air Pressure

CMS –

Catalyst Monitoring Sensor

–

Collision Mitigation System

CNG –

Compressed natural gas

CO –

Carbon Oxide

COAX –

Coaxial cable

CODE –

Code (upholstery code, colour code)

COMBU –

Heater can be combined with air conditioning

COMPL –

Complete

CPM –

Control module auxiliary heater (Combustion Preheater Module)

CPSR –

Charge Power Sustain Relay

CRB –

Central Relay Box

CRM –

Control module convertible roof (Convertible Roof Module)

CSB –

Connected Service Booking

CSC –

Customer Service Centre

–

Customer Symptom Codes

CSD –

Center Stack Display

CSM –

Center Stack Module

CSPEAK –

Centrally-mounted speaker

CTA –

Cross Traffic Alert

CVBS –

Composite Video Baseband Signal

CVC –

Complete Vehicle Control

CVM –

Closing Velocity Module

CVT –

Continuous, variable transmission

CWP –

Coolant Water Pump

CYL –

Cylinder

CZIP –

Clean Zone Interior Package

D2 –

Volvo Diagnostics II

DAC –

Driver Alert Control

DABM –

Digital Audio Broadcast Module

DAS –

Driver Alert System

DC –

Direct Current

DCC –

DisConnect Clutch

DCDC –

DC to DC converter

DCM –

Distance Control Module

DCP –

Diesel Common rail Pump

DDM –

Control module driver door (Driver Door Module)

DDRL –

Dedicated Daytime Running Lights

DEF –

Defroster Control Module

DEM –

Control module four-wheel drive (Differential Electronic Module)

DFV –

Dual Flow Valve

DIM –

Combination instrument (Driver Information Module)

DLC –

Diamond Like Carbon

DMF –

Double Mass Flywheel

DMM –

Control module damper motor (Damper Motor Module)

DMS –

Dealer Management System

DMTL –

Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage

DPF –

Diesel Particle Filter

DRL –

Daylight Running Lights

DSA –

Anti-spin system

DSL –

Diesel

DSR –

Driver Steering Recommendation

DSTC –

Dynamic Stability Control System

DTC –

Diagnostic Trouble Code

DVB-T –

Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial

DVD –

Digital Versatile Disc

–

DVD Player

EA –

Emergency Alarm

EBA –

Emergency Brake Assist

EBD –

Electronic Brake force Distribution

EBL –

Emergency Brake Light

ECC –

Electronic Climate Control

ECDS –

Engine Cooler Detection Sensor

ECM –

Engine Control Module

ECPS –

Electrically Controlled Power Steering

EGR –

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

EGTS –

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor

EHPAS –

Electro Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering

EJB –

Engine Junction Box

EL-A/C –

Electric A/C compressor

EMAP –

Exhaust Manifold Absolute Pressure

EMOP –

Electro Magnetic Oil Pump

ENG –XXXX –

Up to and incl. engine number

ENG XXXX– –

From and incl. engine number

EOE –

Engine Order Enhancement

EOP –

Electrical Operated Pump

EOR –

Engine Order Reduction

EPAS –

Electric Power Assisted Steering

EPB –

Electric Parking Brake

EPS –

Power steering

–

Electrical Power Steering module

ERAD –

Electric Rear Axle Drive

ESC –

Electronic Stability Control

ESM –

Exterior Sound Module

ETA –

Electronic Throttle Actuator

ETC –

Electronic Temperature Control

–

Electronic traction control

ETM –

Control module throttle damper (Electronic Throttle Module)

EVAP –

Evaporative emission system

EXC –

Excluding

EXCH –

Exchange

FACM –

Fuel Additive Control Module

FBS –

Fading Brake Support

FC –

Factory Code

FCM –

Fan Control Module

FCW –

Forward Collision Warning

FET –

Field Effect Transistor

FI XXX –

Function-ID

FI –

Fuel injection

FLR –

Forward Looking Radar

FM –

Frequency Modulation

FOH –

Fuel Operated Heater

FoPB –

Foot operated Parking Brake

Four-C –

Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept

F.S.B. –

Seatbelt without rollers

FSM –

Forward Sensing Module

F.STAB –

Front anti-roll bar

FTM –

Fuel Tank Module

FWD –

Front Wheel Drive

GDI –

Gasoline Direct Injection

GDL –

Gas Discharge Lamp

–

Gas Discharge Lamp module

GDM –

Graphic Display Module

GEN –

Generator

GFT –

Getrag Ford Transmissions

GGD –

Generic Global Diagnostic Specification

GPS –

Global Positioning System

–

Global Positioning System module

GPSS –

Guaranteed Price Service System

GSM –

Gear selector

–

Gear Selector Module

HBS –

Heart Beat Sensor

HC –

Hydro Carbon

HDC –

Hill Descent Control

HCM –

Headlamp Control Module

H.L.WIPER –

Headlamp wiper

HLA –

High Level Audio (with AUD)

–

Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

HLDF –

High Level Display Front

HLDR –

High Level Display Rear

HS –

High Speed

HS CAN –

High Speed CAN

HUD –

Head Up Display

IAM –

Integrated Audio Module

i-ART –

Intelligent Accuracy Refinement Technology

IAU –

Immobiliser Antenna Unit

I.DIA –

Diameter, inner

IC –

Integrated Circuit

ICM –

Infotainment Control Module

ICP –

Infotainment Control Panel

IDIS –

Intelligent Driver Information System

IDM –

Novell Identity Manager

IEM –

Inverter ERAD Module

IGBT –

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor

IGM –

Inverter Generator Module

IHU –

Integrated Head Unit

IKM –

Ignition Key Module

ILM –

Interior Light Module

IMS –

Interior Motion Sensor

IN.BELT –

Seatbelt with rollers

INCL –

Including

INTERCOOLER –

With intercooler

IR –

Infra Red

IRRL –

Interior Rear Roof Lamp

ISC –

Infra Red

ISG –

Inverter System Controller

ISM –

Inclination Sensor Module

kHz –

kilo Hertz

kW –

kilo Watt

KVM –

Keyless Vehicle Module

LCM –

Left Camera Module

LDM –

Left rear Door Module

LDW –

Lane Departure Warning

LED –

Light Emitting Diode

LG –

Length

LH –

Left

LHCU –

Left Headlamp Control Unit

LHD –

Left-Hand Drive

LHT –

Left-Hand Traffic

LIN –

Local Interconnect Network

LKA –

Lane Keeping Aid

LLA –

Low Level Audio (w/o AUD)

LNT –

Lean NOx Trap

LOS –

Limited Operational Strategy

LPG –

Liquefied petroleum gas

LS –

Low Speed

LSM –

Light Switch Module

MAN.TRANS –

Manual transmission

MAP –

Manifold Absolute Pressure

MARKED –

Marked with

MC –

Market Code

MCC –

Manual Climate Control

MD –

Mini Disc

MDP –

MD Player

μF –

micro Farad

MMM –

Multi Media Module

MMS –

Mass Movement Sensor module

MOSFET –

Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor

MOST –

Media Oriented System Transport

MP1 –

MD Player Module

MP2 –

CD Player Module

MPM –

Media Player Module

MPS –

Modular Power Shift

MS CAN –

Medium Speed CAN

MW –

Mechanical windows

NCT –

New Car Training

NEDC –

New European Driving Cycle

NMOG –

Non-Methane Organic Gases

NICA –

Nominated person In Control of work Activity

NTC –

Negative Temperature Coefficient

NTSC –

National Television Standards Committee

NVM –

Night Vision Module

OBC –

OnBoard Charger

OBC GW –

OnBoard Charger GateWay

OCH –

Over Head Console

O.DIA –

Diameter, outer

OHB –

Optimised Hydraulic Brakes

OPTIC –

Fibre optics

ORS –

Occupant Remote Sensor

O.S –

Oversize

OWS –

Occupant Weight Sensor

PAC –

Parking Assistance Camera

PACOS –

Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch

PAD –

Passenger Airbag Deactivated

PAE –

Passenger Airbag Engaged

PAM –

Parking Assistance Module

PAP –

Park Assist Pilot

PAS –

Park Assist System

PBM –

Parking Brake Module

PCC –

Personal Car Communicator

PCS –

Pieces

PCV –

Pre-stroke Control Valve, diesel

–

Pressure Control Valve, petrol

PDI –

Pre Delivery Inspection

PDM –

Passenger Door Module

PEM –

Pump Electronic Module

PFB –

Pre Fuse Box

PFD –

Panel & Floor Air Distribution Flap

PHM –

Phone Module

PIE –

Product Information Exchange, a Volvo Cars system

PiH –

Plug in Hybrid

POI –

Point Of Interest

POT –

Power Operated Tailgate module

PPM –

Pedestrian Protection Module

PPS –

Pedestrian Protection System

PRICE –

A system that contains information about parts

PRV –

Pressure Relief Valve

PS –

Power Steering

PSCM –

Power Steering Control Module

PSL –

Power Seat Module, Left

PSM –

Power Seat Module

PSR –

Power Seat Module, Right

–

Power Sustain Module

PST –

Personal Service Technician

PT –

PowerTrain

PTC –

Positive Temperature Coefficient

–

Positive Temperature Control

PVD –

Physical Vapour Deposition

PW –

Power Windows

PWM –

Pulse Width Modulated

QB –

Quality Bulletin

RA –

Road Assistance

RAB –

Ready Alert Brakes

RASS –

Remote Audio Stack Switches

RATD –

Radiator Anti-Theft Device

RATIO –

Ratio

R.AX –

Rear axle

RBDS –

Radio Broadcast Data System

RCCM –

Rear Climate Control Module

RCCP –

Rear Climate Control Panel

RCM –

Right Camera Module

–

Reverse Camera Module

RDAR –

Remote Digital Audio Receiver

RDM –

Right Rear Door module

RDU –

Remote Door Unlock

REC –

Recirculation Control Module

REM –

Rear Electronic Module

REPL –

Replaced by

RFR –

Radio Frequency Receiver

RGB –

Red/Green/Blue

RH –

Right

RHCU –

Right Headlamp Control Unit

RHD –

Right-hand drive

RHS –

Remote Heater Start

RHT –

Right-hand traffic

RJB –

Rear Junction Box

RKE –

Remote Keyless Entry

R.R –

Raised roof

R.STAB –

Rear stabilizer

RKE –

Receiver keyless vehicle (Remote Keyless Entry)

RME –

Raps Methyl Ester

RPDM –

Rear Passenger Door Module

RRW –

Run off road warning

–

Run off Road Warning Module

RRX –

Remote Receiver module

RSC –

Roll Stability Control

RSD –

Reduced Stopping Distance

RSE –

Rear Seat Entertainment

–

Rear Seat Entertainment Module

RSI –

Road Sign Information

RSM –

Rain Sensor Module

RTI –

Road Traffic Information

–

Road Traffic Information Module

RTV –

Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone

RULO EVAP –

Continuously functioning evaporation system

RVI –

Remote Vehicle Immobilizer

SAC –

Self Adjusting Clutch

SAS –

Steering wheel Angle Sensor

–

Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module

SC –

Stability Control

SCL –

Steering Column Lock

–

Steering Column Lock Module

SCM –

Siren Control Module

SCMC –

Seat Control Module C

SCU –

Start Control

–

Start Control Unit

SDN –

SRS Deployment Notification

SEE FIG –

See position

SFI –

Sequential multiport Fuel Injection

SHM –

Seat Heating Module

SHML –

Seat Heating Module Left

SHMR –

Seat Heating Module Right

SIM –

Subscriber Identity Module

SMM –

Stepper Motor Module

SMS –

Short Message System

SoC –

State of Charge

SODL –

Side Object Detection control module Left

SODR –

Side Object Detection control module Right

SoH –

State of Health

SPCL –

Special version

SPMA –

Seatbelt Pretensioner Module A

SPMB –

Seatbelt Pretensioner Module B

S.R –

Sun roof

SRM –

Sun Roof Module

SRS –

Supplementary Restraint System module

SSB –

Start Stop Box

SSR –

Solid State Relay

STC –

Stability and Traction Control

STD –

Standard version

STD.DIM –

Standard dimension

SUB –

Subwoofer

–

Subwoofer Module

SUM –

Suspension Module

SVT –

Stolen Vehicle Tracking

SW –

Software

S.W –

Station wagon

SWM –

Steering Wheel Module

SWSL –

Steering Wheel Switches Left

SWSR –

Steering Wheel Switches Right

TAS –

Torque and Angle Sensor

TB –

Tool Bulletin

TCM –

Transmission Control Module

TEM –

Telematics Electronic Module

THK –

Thickness

TIE –

Technical Information Exchange, a Volvo Cars system

TIM –

Timer

TIS –

Technical Information Shop

TJ –

Technical Journal

TMAP –

Temperature Manifold Absolute Pressure

TMC –

Traffic Message Channel

–

Traffic Message Channel module

TMPL –

Temperature Control Left

TMPR –

Temperature Control Right

TN –

Theft Notification

TRACS –

Traction control system

TRANS –

Transmission

TRANS – XXXX –

Up to and incl. transmission number

TRANS XXXX– –

From and incl. transmission number

TRM –

Trailer Module

TST –

Technical Support Tool

TVM –

Television Module

TWC –

Three way catalytic converter

TXV –

Thermal Expansion Valve

UDD –

Unauthorised Driver Detection

UEM –

Upper Electronic Module

UMD –

Unauthorised Movement Detection

U.S –

Undersize

USB –

Universal Serial Bus

VAC EVAP –

Vacuum-controlled return system fuel vapours (see EVAP)

VAT –

Value Added Tax

VEA –

Volvo Engine Architecture

VED –

Volvo Engine Diesel

VEP –

Volvo Engine Petrol

VDN –

Variant Designation Number

VDS –

Volvo Diagnostics and Software download

VGA –

Video Graphics Array

VGLA –

Volvo Guard Alarm System

VIDA –

Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales

VOC –

Volvo On Call

VST –

Volvo Standard Time

VSTG –

Volvo Standard Time Guide

VVT –

Variable Valve Timing

WBL –

Warning By Location

WI –

Width

WLAN –

Wireless Local Area Network

WMA –

Windows Media Audio

WMM –

Wiper Motor Module

WRG –

Water-Repellent Glass

WSL –

Web Single Login

W/O –

Without

2VVT –

Double variable valve timing

4CYL –

4-cylinder engine

5CYL –

5-cylinder engine

6CYL –

6-cylinder engine

4DRS –

4-door car

5DRS –

5-door car

2 VALVE –

2 valves/cylinder

4 VALVE –

4 valves/cylinder

2WD –

Two-wheel drive