Glossary of Terms/Acronyms

1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN XSECTION Glossary of Terms/Acronyms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ABS antilock brake system
ACM airbag control module
AECM airbag electronic control module
ASDM airbag system diagnostic module
BCM body control module
CAB controller antilock brake
CCD Chrysler Collision Detection (vehicle communications bus)
DAB driver airbag
DLC data link connector
EBL electric back lite (rear window defogger)
HVAC heater, ventilation, air conditioning
MET metric
MIC mechanical instrument cluster
MFCM multi-function control module
ODO odometer
PAB passenger airbag
PCM powertrain control module
PDC power distribution center
RKE remote keyless entry
SKIS sentry key immobilizer system
SBCM seat belt control module (same as SCTM)
SKIM sentry key immobilizer module
TCM transmission control module
SCTM seatbelt control timer module
VF vacuum fluorescent display
VTSS vehicle theft security system
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