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Explanation Of Terminology

AAI : Air Assist Injection

A/B : Airbag

ABS : Anti-lock Brake System

A/C : Air Conditioner

ADA : Active Driving Assist

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

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 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

MID : Multi-information Display

MFI : Multi Point Injection

MP-T : Multi-Plate Transfer

MT : Manual Transmission

NA : Natural Aspiration

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-DRIVE : SUBARU Intelligent Drive

SOHC : Single Overhead Camshaft

SRS : Supplemental Restraint System

ST : Special Tool

SW : Switch

TCS : Traction Control System

TGV : Tumble Generator Valve

VDC : Vehicle Dynamics Control

VTD : Variable Torque Distribution