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Explanation Of Terminology

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AAI : Air Assist Injection
A/B : Airbag
ABS : Anti-lock Brake System
A/C : Air Conditioner
A/F : Air Fuel Ratio
ALT : Generator
APS : Accessory Power supply Socket
ASSY : Assembly
AT : Automatic Transmission
ATF : Automatic Transmission Fluid
AVCS : Active Valve Control System
AWD : All Wheel Drive
BATT : Battery
BCM : Brake Control Module
BJ : Bell Joint
CAN : Communication Area Network
CD : Compact Disc
COMPL : Complete
CPU : Central Processing Unit
DOHC : Double Overhead Camshaft
DOJ : Double Offset Joint
DTC : Diagnostic Trouble Code
EBJ : High-efficiency Compact Ball Fixed Joint
ECM : Engine Control Module
EDJ : High-efficiency Compact Double Offset Joint
EGI : Electronic Gasoline Injection
E/G : Engine
EGR : Exhaust Gas Recirculation
ETC : Electronic Throttle Control
EX : Exhaust
F/B : Fuse & Joint Box
Ft : Front
FWD : Front Wheel Drive
GPS : Global Positioning System
HID : High-Intensity Discharge
H/U : Hydraulic Unit
HVAC : Heater, Ventilator and Air Conditioner
IG : Ignition
IN : Intake
INT : Intermittent
I/O : Input / Output
ISC : Idle Speed Control
LAN : Local Area Network
LH : LH (Left Hand)
LSD : Limited Slip Differential
M/B : Main Fuse & Relay Box
MD : Mini Disc
MID : Multi Information Display
MFI : Multi-Point Fuel Injection
MP-T : Multi-Plate Transfer
MT : Manual Transmission
NA : Natural Aspiration
NC : Normal Close (Relay)
NO : Normal Open (Relay)
OP : Option Parts
PC : Personal Computer
PCV : Positive Crankcase Ventilation
P/S : Power Steering
PTJ : Pillow Tripod Joint
P/W : Power Window
RH : RH (Right Hand)
Rr : Rear
SDI : SUBARU Diagnostic Interface
SI : SUBARU Intelligent
SOHC : Single Overhead Camshaft
SRS : Supplemental Restraint System
ST : Special Tool
SW : Switch
TCS : Traction Control System
TGV : Tumble Generator Valve
T/M : Transmission
UJ : Universal joint
VDC : Vehicle Dynamics Control
VTD : Variable Torque Distribution