Vehicle Terms Abbreviations
A handy index of standard vehicle abbreviations.
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We know that car repair can be confusing, especially for beginners. Fixing your own vehicle requires a familiarity with car terms and their abbreviations. So take a look at Motorcars LTD's list of standard abbreviations for common vehicle terms. We've included both general vehicle abbreviations and terms specific to Jaguar and Land Rover. |
Standard Abbreviations for Common Vehicle Terms
| Abbreviation |
Definition Term |
| 14CUX |
Designation for Lucas fuel injection |
| A/C |
Air Conditioning |
| A/R |
As Required |
| ABS |
Anti-Lock Braking System |
| ACE |
Active Cornering Enhancement |
| Assy |
Assembly |
| Auto |
Automatic Gearbox |
| BCM |
Body Control Module |
| BECM |
Body Electrical Control Module |
| C/R |
Compression Ratio |
| Carb |
Carbureator Models |
| CCU |
Central Control Unit |
| CKD |
Completely Knocked Down |
| EAS |
Electronic Air Suspension |
| g |
Grams |
| GEMS |
Generic Engine Management System |
| HEVAC |
Heating Ventillation Air Conditioning |
| LWB |
Long Wheel Base |
| MEMS |
Modular Engine Management System |
| MPS |
Multi Point Sensing Airbag type 1 |
| NLS |
No Longer Serviced |
| NSS |
Not Supplied Separately |
| O/D |
Overdrive |
| PAS |
Power Assisted Steering |
| PeInj |
Petrol Injection Models |
| S/D |
Order on Service Division |
| SLABS |
Self-levelling Braking System |
| SPO |
Special Order |
| SPS |
Single Point Sensing Airbag type 2 |
| SS |
Selected Sizes |
| SWB |
Short Wheel Base |
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