Appendix A – Acronyms

ABS

antilock braking systems

ACC

adaptive cruise control

AVR

alternator voltage regulator

AWD

all-wheel drive

BCM

body control module

CAN

controller area network

CMB

collision monitoring braking systems

CVT

constantly variable transmission

DCT

dual clutch transmission

DIC

driver information centre

DEF

diesel exhaust fluid

DLC

data link connection

DOC

diesel oxidation catalyst

DPF

diesel particulate filter

DSC

dynamic stability control

DTC

diagnostic trouble codes

DVOM

digital volt ohm meter

EGR

exhaust gas recirculation

EV

electric vehicles

EVAP

evaporative emission control systems

GDI

gasoline direct injection

GHS

Globally Harmonized System

GMAW

gas metal arc welding

HID

high intensity discharge

HRAI

heating, refrigeration and air conditioning institute of Canada

HVAC

heating, ventilation and air conditioning

IPC

instrument panel cluster

ISO

International Standards Organization

LIN

local interface network

MIG

metal inert gas welding

NA

naturally aspirated

NVH

noise, vibration and harshness

OCS

occupant classification system

OEM

original equipment manufacturer

OH&S

Occupational Health and Safety

PCM

powertrain control module

PCV

positive crankcase ventilation

PPE

personal protective equipment

SAE

Society of Automotive Engineers

SCR

Selective Catalyst Reduction

SDS

safety data sheets

SMAW

shielded metal arc welding

TCM

transmission control module

TCS

traction control systems

TPMS

tire pressure monitoring system

TSB

technical service bulletins

VCT

variable cam-timing

VIN

vehicle identification number

WHMIS

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System