Volvo abbreviations
2 VALVE |
2 valves/cylinder |
2VVT |
Double variable valve timing |
2WD |
Two-wheel drive |
4 VALVE |
4 valves/cylinder |
4C |
Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept |
4CYL |
4-cylinder engine |
4DRS |
4 door car |
5CYL |
5-cylinder engine |
5DRS |
5 door car |
6CYL |
6-cylinder engine |
A |
Ampere |
A/C |
Air Conditioning |
ABL |
Active BI-xenon lights |
ABS |
Anti-lock brakes |
AC |
Alternating Current |
ACC |
Automatic Climate Control |
ACCM |
Air Conditioning Control Module |
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 |
Ah |
Ampere hours |
AHB |
Active High Beam |
AHCM |
Additional Heater Control Module |
ALM |
Ambience Lights Module |
ALTER |
Alternative |
AM |
Amplitude Modulation |
AMP |
Amplifier |
ANC |
Active Noise Control |
AOC |
Active On-demand Coupling |
APMS |
Airborne Particulate Matter Sensor |
APN |
Access Point Name |
AQS |
Air Quality Sensor |
ASM |
Air Suspension Module |
AT |
Automatic transmission |
ATCM |
All Terrain Control Module |
ATDS |
After Top Dead Center |
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 |
BEV |
Battery Electric Vehicle |
BLIS |
Blind Spot Information System |
BMM |
Battery Management Module |
BMS |
Battery Monitoring Sensor |
BPM |
Bluetooth Phone Module |
BPS |
Brake Pressure Support |
BSC |
Body Sensor Cluster |
BTDC |
Before Top Dead Center |
C |
Celsius |
CADS |
Collision Avoidance Driver Support |
CAN |
Controller Area Network |
CARB |
Carburetor engine |
CC |
Cruise Control |
CCA |
Cold Cranking Amperes |
CCC |
Closed Coupled Catalyst |
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 TYPE |
Chassis type |
CHMSL |
Extra brake light |
CJB |
Coupé Junction Box |
CLS |
Central locking system |
cm |
Centimeter |
CMAP |
Compressor Manifold Air Pressure |
CMS |
Catalyst Monitoring Sensor |
CNG |
Compressed natural gas |
CO |
Carbon Oxide |
COAX |
Coaxial cable |
CODE |
Code (upholstery code, color 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 Center |
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 |
CVVT |
Continuous Variable Valve Timing |
CWP |
Coolant Water Pump |
CYL |
Cylinder |
CZIP |
Clean Zone Interior Package |
D2 |
Volvo Diagnostics II |
DABM |
Digital Audio Broadcast Module |
DAC |
Driver Alert Control |
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 |
DiCE |
Diagnostic Communication Equipment |
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 |
EA |
Emergency Alarm |
EBA |
Emergency Brake Assist |
EBD |
Electronic Brake force Distribution |
EBL |
Emergency Brake Light |
ECC |
Electronic Climate Control |
ECCM |
Electric Charge Air Compressor Module |
ECDS |
Engine Cooler Detection Sensor |
ECM |
Engine Control Module |
ECPS |
Electrically Controlled Power Steering |
ECU |
Electronic Control Unit |
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 |
EOE |
Engine Order Enhancement |
EOP |
Electrical Operated Pump |
EOR |
Engine Order Reduction |
EPAS |
Electric Power Assisted Steering |
EPB |
Electric Parking Brake |
EPS |
Power steering |
ERAD |
Electric Rear Axle Drive |
ERS |
Engine Remote Start |
ESC |
Electronic Stability Control |
ESM |
Exterior Sound Module |
ETA |
Electronic Throttle Actuator |
ETC |
Electronic Temperature Control |
ETM |
Control module throttle damper (Electronic Throttle Module) |
EVAP |
Evaporative emission system |
EXC |
Excluding |
EXCH |
Exchange |
F.S.B. |
Seatbelt without rollers |
F.STAB |
Front anti-roll bar |
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 |
Fuel injection |
FI XXX |
Function-ID |
FLR |
Forward Looking Radar |
FM |
Frequency Modulation |
FOH |
Fuel Operated Heater |
FoPB |
Foot operated Parking Brake |
Four-C |
Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept |
FSM |
Forward Sensing Module |
FTM |
Fuel Tank Module |
FWD |
Front Wheel Drive |
gallon UK |
1 gallon (UK) = 4.546 liters |
gallon US |
1 gallon (US) = 3.785 liters |
GDI |
Gasoline Direct Injection |
GDL |
Gas Discharge Lamp |
GDM |
Graphic Display Module |
GEN |
Generator |
GFT |
Getrag Ford Transmissions |
GGD |
Generic Global Diagnostic Specification |
GPS |
Global Positioning System |
GPSS |
Guaranteed Price Service System |
GSM |
Gear selector |
h |
Hour |
H.L.WIPER |
Headlamp wiper |
HBS |
Heart Beat Sensor |
HC |
Hydro Carbon |
HCM |
Headlamp Control Module |
HCML |
Headlamp Control Module Left |
HCMR |
Headlamp Control Module Right |
HDC |
Hill Descent Control |
HEV |
Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
HLA |
High Level Audio (with AUD) |
HLDF |
High Level Display Front |
HLDR |
High Level Display Rear |
hp |
Horsepower, 1 hp = 0.7355 kW |
HS |
High Speed |
HS CAN |
High Speed CAN |
HUD |
Head Up Display |
HUS |
Humidity Sensor |
i-ART |
Intelligent Accuracy Refinement Technology |
I.DIA |
Diameter, inner |
IAM |
Integrated Audio Module |
IAU |
Immobilizer Antenna Unit |
IC |
Integrated Circuit |
ICM |
Infotainment Control Module |
ICP |
Infotainment Control Panel |
iCUP |
Infotainment Connectivity Unit Program / Android infotainment |
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 |
inch |
1 inch = 2.54 cm |
INCL |
Including |
INTERCOOLER |
With intercooler |
IR |
Infra Red |
IRRL |
Interior Rear Roof Lamp |
ISC |
Infra Red |
ISG |
Inverter System Controller |
ISM |
Inclination Sensor Module |
K-Line |
Serial data communication |
kHz |
kilo Hertz |
km |
Kilometer |
km/h |
Kilometer per hour |
KVM |
Keyless Vehicle Module |
kW |
Kilowatt |
l |
Liter |
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 |
LVDS |
Low-Voltage Differential Signaling |
m |
Meter |
MAF |
Manifold Air Flow |
MAN.TRANS |
Manual transmission |
MAP |
Manifold Absolute Pressure |
MARKED |
Marked with |
MC |
Market Code |
MCC |
Manual Climate Control |
MD |
Mini Disk |
MDP |
MD Player |
MHEV |
Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
mm |
Millimeter |
MMM |
Multi Media Module |
MMS |
Mass Movement Sensor module |
mm² |
Square millimeters |
MOSFET |
Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor |
MOST |
Media Oriented System Transport |
MP1 |
MD Player Module |
MP2 |
CD Player Module |
mph |
Miles per hour, 1 mph = 1.6 km/h |
MPM |
Media Player Module |
MPS |
Modular Power Shift |
MS |
CAN Medium Speed CAN |
MS CAN |
Medium Speed CAN |
MW |
Mechanical windows |
N |
Newton |
NCT |
New Car Training |
NEDC |
New European Driving Cycle |
NICA |
Nominated person In Control of work Activity |
Nm |
Newton meter |
NMOG |
Non-Methane Organic Gases |
NTC |
Negative Temperature Coefficient |
NTSC |
National Television Standards Committee |
NVM |
Night Vision Module |
O.DIA |
Diameter, outer |
O.S |
Oversize |
OBC |
On board charger |
OBC GW |
OnBoard Charger GateWay |
OCH |
Over Head Console |
OHB |
Optimised Hydraulic Brakes |
OPTIC |
Fiber optics |
ORS |
Occupant Remote Sensor |
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 |
PDI |
Pre Delivery Inspection |
PDM |
Passenger Door Module |
PEM |
Pump Electronic Module |
PFB |
Pre Fuse Box |
PFD |
Panel & Floor Air Distribution Flap |
PHEV |
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
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 |
PST |
Personal Service Technician |
PT |
PowerTrain |
PTC |
Positive Temperature Coefficient |
PVD |
Physical Vapor Deposition |
PW |
Power windows |
PWM |
Pulse Width Modulated |
QB |
Quality Bulletin |
R.AX |
Rear axle |
R.R |
Raised roof |
R.STAB |
Rear stabilizer |
r/min |
Revolutions per minute (rpm) |
RA |
Road Assistance |
RAB |
Ready Alert Brakes |
RASS |
Remote Audio Stack Switches |
RATD |
Radiator Anti-Theft Device |
RATIO |
Ratio |
RBCM |
Redundant Brake Control Module |
RBDS |
Radio Broadcast Data System |
RBMS |
Redundant Battery Monitoring Sensor |
RCCM |
Rear Climate Control Module |
RCCP |
Rear Climate Control Panel |
RCM |
Right Camera Module |
RDAR |
Remote Digital Audio Receiver |
RDM |
Right Rear Door Module |
RDS |
Radio Data System |
RDU |
Remote Door Unlock |
REC |
Recirculation Control Module |
REM |
Rear Electronic Module |
REPL |
Replaced by |
ReSC |
Regenerative Stability Control |
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 |
RME |
Raps Methyl Ester |
RPDM |
Rear Passenger Door Module |
RRW |
Run off road warning |
RRX |
Remote Receiver Module |
RSC |
Roll Stability Control |
RSD |
Reduced Stopping Distance |
RSE |
Rear Seat Entertainment |
RSI |
Road Sign Information |
RSM |
Rain Sensor Module |
RTI |
Road Traffic Information |
RTV |
Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone |
RULO EVAP |
Continuously functioning evaporation system |
RVI |
Remote Vehicle Immobilizer |
S.R |
Sun roof |
S.W |
Software |
SAC |
Self Adjusting Clutch |
SAS |
Steering wheel angle sensor |
SC |
Stability Control |
SCL |
Steering Column Lock |
SCM |
Siren Control Module |
SCMC |
Seat Control Module C |
SCU |
Start Control |
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 |
SIPS |
Side Impact Protection System |
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 |
SRM |
Sun Roof Module |
SRS |
Supplementary Restraint System Module |
SSB |
Start Stop Box |
SSM |
Safe Stop Module |
SSR |
Solid State Relay |
STC |
Stability and Traction Control |
STD |
Standard version |
STD.DIM |
Standard dimension |
SUB |
Subwoofer |
SUM |
Suspension Module |
SVT |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking |
SW |
Software |
SWM |
Steering Wheel Module |
SWSL |
Steering Wheel Switches Left |
SWSR |
Steering Wheel Switches Right |
TAS |
Torque and Angle Sensor |
TB |
Tool Bulletin |
TCH |
Thermal Cup Holder |
TCM |
Transmission Control Module |
TEM |
Telematics Electronic Module |
TFT |
Thin Film Transistor |
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 |
TMPL |
Temperature Control Left |
TMPR |
Temperature Control Right |
TN |
Theft Notification |
TRACS |
Traction control system |
TRANS |
Transmission |
TRM |
Trailer Module |
TST |
Technical Support Tool |
TVM |
Television Module |
TWC |
Three way catalytic converter |
TXV |
Thermal Expansion Valve |
UDD |
Unauthorized Driver Detection |
UEM |
Upper Electronic Module |
uF |
micro Farad |
UMD |
Unauthorized Movement Detection |
US |
Undersize |
USB |
Universal Serial Bus |
V |
Volt |
VAC EVAP |
Vacuum-controlled return system fuel vapors (see EVAP) |
VAT |
Value Added Tax |
VCM |
Vehicle Communication Module |
VCT2000 |
Vehicle Communication Tool 2000 |
VCU |
Vehicle Computationn Unit |
VDASH |
Volvo Diagnostic software by D5T5.com |
VDD |
VDASH Diagnostic Dongle by D5T5.com |
VDN |
Variant Designation Number |
VDS |
Volvo Diagnostics and Software download |
VEA |
Volvo Engine Architecture |
VED |
Volvo Engine Diesel |
VEP |
Volvo Engine Petrol |
VGA |
Video Graphics Array |
VGLA |
Volvo Guard Alarm System |
VGM |
Vehicle Gateway Module |
VIDA |
Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales |
VIN |
Vehicle Identification Number |
VOC |
Volvo on Call |
VST |
Volvo Standard Time |
VSTG |
Volvo Standard Time Guide |
VVT |
Variable valve timing |
W |
Watt |
WAM |
Wide Angle vision Module |
W/O |
Without |
WBL |
Warning By Location |
WI |
Width |
WLAN |
Wireless Local Area Network |
WMA |
Windows Media Audio |
WMM |
Wiper Motor Module |
WPC |
Wireless Phone Charger |
WRG |
Water-repellent glass |
WSL |
Web Single Login |
μf |
micro Farad |
Ω |
Ohm |