Appendix C – Acronyms

ABS

anti-lock braking system

AGM

absorbed glass mat

ARD

after treatment regeneration device

CA

cranking amps

CAC

charge air cooler

CCA

cold cranking amps

CNG

compressed natural gas

DEF

diesel exhaust fluid

DPF

diesel particulate filter

DRL

daytime running lights

ECM

electronic control module

EGR

exhaust gas recirculation

GMAW

MIG gas metal arc welding

GPS

global positioning systems

HID

high intensity discharge lights

HVAC

heating, ventilation and air conditioning

LCV

long combination vehicle

LED

light emitting diode

LNG

liquid natural gas

MIG

metal inert gas

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets

NOx

nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide

OAW

oxy-acetylene welding

OEM

original equipment manufacturer

OH&S

Occupational Health and Safety

PPE

personal protective equipment

PTO

power take-off

RC

reserve capacity

SCA

supplemental coolant additives

SCR

selective catalytic reduction

SMAW

shielded metal arc welding

SRS

supplemental restraint system

TDG

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

VECU

vehicle electronic control unit

VGT

variable geometry turbocharger

VIN

vehicle identification number

VORAD

vehicle on board radar

WHMIS

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System