List of Abbreviations (Automobile)

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This is a list of technical abbreviations that are used in the automotive sector , including equipment features and properties in motor vehicles , such as those used in sales advertisements.

Alphabetical list of equipment features in motor vehicles
Abbr. meaning Explanation
A / C, AC Air conditioning air conditioning
ABE General operating permit Many vehicle parts require an ABE, without which they cannot be used on public roads.
SECTION Anti-lock braking system Technical system to prevent the wheels from locking when the brakes are fully applied .
ABV automatic blocking preventer official expression for anti-lock braking system (Bosch system name)
ACC Adaptive cruise control Adaptive cruise control or automatic distance control (ADR) or also called active cruise control at BMW .
AHK trailer hitch Device for pulling a trailer
ALB Automatic load-dependent brake Brake force regulator
APS Acoustic Parking System Acoustic parking aid .
ASR, ASC Drive slip control ASR (also TCS (traction control system), or at BMW also called ASC) prevents the wheels from spinning when accelerating (e.g. on snow).
ASS Intake manifold Connection between engine block and carburetor or injection system .
ATM Exchange engine -
AU Emissions test out of date for investigation of engine management and emission control system (UMA)
AWD, 4WD All wheel drive, four wheel drive Four wheel drive .
BAP Operating and display protocol In connection with VW's MIB3 project
bbH Design-related top speed -
BC Board computer -
BKV Brake booster -
cm³ Cubic centimeter Unit of measure for specifying cubic capacities.
CD CD player -
CDI Common rail injection High pressure injection system for fuel.
CDW CD changer -
CHF Coming home function Temporary afterglow of the headlights when leaving the car
Climatronic - electronically controlled air conditioning .
CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas .
DPF Diesel particulate filter Device for reducing the particles present in the exhaust gas of diesel engines.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control Electronic stability program (ESP) made by BMW and Mazda .
DTI Direct Turbo Injection Diesel direct injection at the manufacturer Opel
DZM Tachometer -
EBV, EBD Electronic brake force distribution System for stabilizing motor vehicles.
EDS Electronic differential lock System to prevent the drive wheels from spinning.
el.Asp. Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors -
EFH Electric windows -
EHB Electro-hydraulic brake -
eSD, ESD Electric sunroof -
ESP Electronic stability Program System for counteracting skidding in curves by targeted braking of individual wheels.
Euro 6 Euronorm Currently valid emissions standard .
EZ mm / yy First registration month / year -
FB remote control -
FH Window regulator -
FIS Driver information system Board computer.
FL Facelift Revision of an existing vehicle model.
FP Fixed price -
FSE Speakerphone
FSI Fuel Stratified Injection Direct injection technology with stratified charge
FZV Radio remote control for central locking -
G-KAT, GKAT Regulated catalyst Device for reducing pollutant emissions in exhaust gas.
GPS Global Positioning System Satellite navigation system .
GRA Cruise control system Cruise control .
GSD Sliding glass roof -
HDI High Pressure Direct Injection Diesel direct injection from the manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën .
HEV Hybrid electric vehicle Fuel and an electrical energy storage system serve as the vehicle's own energy sources for the drive.
HSN Manufacturer key number Four-digit numeric code that identifies the manufacturer of a motor vehicle or trailer.
HU General inspection -
HUD Head-Up Display -
HV Hybrid vehicle with at least two different on-board energy converters and storage systems for the drive
hvst.FS Height-adjustable driver's seat -
Hzg heater -
JW Car of the year -
kW kilowatt 1 kW = 1.359 hp .
L, l liter Unit of measure for specifying cubic capacities.
LM, LMF Alloy wheels -
LR steering wheel For example leather LR .
LRA Load compartment cover Mostly foldable or rollable tarpaulin to cover the cargo space.
LSP speaker -
TIMES Central armrest -
MFA, MFD Multifunctional display Board computer .
MOPF Facelift (Daimler) Revision of an existing vehicle model. Often also abbreviated to MP in technical documents, which concerns the planning of product launches.
MP3 MP3 player -
MS Mud-and-snow tires -
GPS navigation system -
Level Level regulation -
NP Factory price -
NO Non-smoking vehicle -
NSW Fog lights -
PDC Park Distance Control Acoustic parking aid .
PF Pollen filter -
PS Horsepower 1 hp = 0.735 kW .
Quattro all wheel drive at the manufacturer Audi
RC Radio recorder -
RDS Radio data system Radio with Radio Data System (additional information).
RLS Rain light sensor -
RPF Particulate filter -
SAD Sliding / tilting roof -
SAS Side impact protection -
Check. checkbook maintained Observe and document the manufacturer recommended service intervals , originally Coupon from the checkbook , today also: checkbook
SD, SSD Sunroof , steel sunroof -
SDI Suction diesel (direct injection) Name for suction diesel from the manufacturer Volkswagen .
Servo Power steering Hydraulic system for steering assistance.
SF Sliding window -
SHD Sliding lifting roof -
SHZ, SiH, Shzg, Sitzhzg Seat heating -
SIPS Side Impact Protection System Side impact protection from Volvo
SR Summer tires -
Standhzg Auxiliary heating -
SWR Headlight cleaning system -
TCS Traction Control System Traction control (also called ASR or ASC) prevents the wheels from spinning when accelerating (e.g. on snow).
TDI Turbocharged Direct Injection Diesel engine type of the VW group.
Cruise control - Cruise control system to maintain the vehicle speed .
Tiptronic - Automatic transmission in all-wheel drive vehicles from Audi Tiptronic .
TSG Door control unit (Audi) -
TSI Turbocharged Stratified Injection Direct injection, supercharged gasoline engine
TSN Type code number Three-digit code to designate a manufacturer's vehicle type.
TÜV Association for Technical Inspection Details of the date for the next main inspection due , see HU
TWA Blind spot assistant
TZ Daily admission -
U-CAT Unregulated catalyst -
VB, VHB, VS Basis of negotiation , matter of negotiation According to VB (or VHB), an amount of money is named that is to serve as a starting point for price negotiations. In contrast, VS is used without an amount and means that asking prices are only exchanged during the actual negotiation. The abbreviations are often used incorrectly; H. VB without an asking price or VS with such a price.
WFS Immobilizer -
WR, WKR Winter tires also: winter wheels, complete winter wheels
xenon Xenon headlights -
ZV, ZVR, ZV / FB Central locking (/ with remote control) -
4 Winter Tyres Additional winter tires -

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  1. ↑ http://ww2.autoscout24.de/glossary
  2. ↑ see StVZO