BMW-related ABBREVIATIONS thread

Abbreviations


6MT = 6-speed Manual Transmission
AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation
AB = Airbag
ABS = Anti-lock braking system
AC = Air-Conditioning
ACC = Active Cruise Control
ACSM = Advanced Crash Safety Module
ADAS = Advanced Driver Assistance System
ADB-X = Automatic Differential Brake
ADS = Engine intake air control
ADV = Windshield wiper pressure control
AFM = Air flow meter
AG = Automatic Gearbox (transmission)
AHL = Adaptive Headlights
ALR = Automatic-locking retractors
ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind
AS = Active Steering
ASC = Automatic Stability Control
AST = All Season Traction
BMW = Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
CA = Comfort Access, also Client Advisor
CBC = Cornering Brake Control
CCC = Car Communications Computer
CDV = Clutch Delay Valve
CID = Central Information Display
CIP = Coding, Individualization, Programming
CPO = Certified Pre-Owned
CSL = Club Sport Lightweight (Club Sport Leicht)
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control
DCS = Dealer Communication System
Double VANOS = Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing)
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
DTC = Dynamic Traction Control
DRL = Daytime Running Lights
ED = European Delivery
ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung)
FDRS = Fold Down Rear Seats
FTM = Flat Tire Monitor
HDC = Hill Descent Control
HPS = Head Protection System
HU = Head Unit
HUD = Heads Up Display
HWS = Headlight Washer System
ISIS = Intelligent Safety and Information System
LVDS = Low Voltage Differential Signaling
LWRT - Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastics
MFS = Multi-Function Steering Wheel
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
PCD = Performance Center Delivery
PDC = Park Distance Control
PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection
PuMA = Product and Measures Management in After sales
RDS = Radio Data System
RFT = Run Flat Tires
RSC = Run flat System Components
SA = Sales Advisor or Service Advisor
SBK = Safety Battery Terminal Clamp (???)
SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
SRS = Supplemental Restraint System
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (not coined by BMW)
TMC = Traffic Message Channel
TP = Traffic Program
TPC = Tire Pressure Control
TPM = Tire Pressure Monitor
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
VAC = Voice Activated Control
VDC = Vehicle Distribution Center
VPC = Vehicle Preparation Center
ZCP = the Competition Package (M3 Only)
ZCW = Cold Weather Package
ZHP = Performance Package (Available on US-Market e46 330i/Ci/Cic Only)
ZPP = Premium Package
ZSP = Sport Package

Color Codes:

A07 = Mystic Blue
A22 = Sparkling Graphite
A23 = Sonora
A34 = Arctic
A35 = Monaco Blue
A41 = Barrique Red
A43 = Deep Green
A52 = Space Gray
300 = Alpine White
354 = Titanium Silver
438 = Electric Red
475 = Black Sapphire
668 = Jet Black

E Vehicle Codes:
BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés
BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series
BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series
BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series
BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series
BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1
BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series
BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series
BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series
BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series
BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series
BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only)
BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series
BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series
BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series
BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8
BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5
BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series
BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe
BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base
BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base
BMW E70 - future X5
BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3
BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4
BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series
BMW E90 - (2006-present) 3 Series
BMW E91 - (2006-present) 3 Series Wagon

more E vehicle codes within this thread: BMW-related ABBREVIATIONS thread

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I will add and edit this list as suggestions/corrections are posted.

OEM = original equipment manufacturer
//M = Motorsport
DTC = Dynamic Traction Control

CA aka Client Advisor also.

SA aka Service Advisor

Daytime Running Lights = DRL not DYL.

FDRS = fold down rear seats

What does CSL (i.e. the M3 CSL) stand for?

What about colors

Titanium Silver = 354 = TS
Sparkiling Graphite = A22 = SG
Artic = A34
Sonora = A23
Monaco Blue = A35
Barrique Red = A41
Deep green = A43
Black Sapphire = 475

Alpine White = 300
Electric red = 438
Jet Black= 668

findtom wrote  

What does CSL (i.e. the M3 CSL) stand for?

Maybe "Coupe Sports Lightweight" .

HUD = Heads Up Display
AS = Active Steering
ACC = Active Cruise Control
AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation
TP = Traffic Program
ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind
MFS = Multi-Function Steeringwheel
TPM = Tyre Pressure Monitor
TPC = Tyre Pressure Control
CBC = Cornering Brake Control

How about a legend for the car numbers. E90, E60, etc.. and which model they go to?

findtom wrote  

What does CSL (i.e. the M3 CSL) stand for?

Club Sport Leicht

(Club Sports Lightweight)

CIP = Coding Individualization & Programming

The number is what version you have.

You forgot RSC = Runflat System Components

Also try this link if you want to know the list of Es from BMW

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/de/e_codes.html

HDC = Hill Descent Control
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
VAC = Voice Activated Control
ADB-X = Automatic differential Brake
ASC+ T = Automatic Stability Control & Traction
ASC-X = Automatic Stability Control & Traction
SBK = Safety Battery terminal Clamp

esteller wrote  

What about colors

Titanium Silver = 354 = TS
Sparkiling Graphite = A22 = SG
Artic = A34
Sonora = A23
Monaco Blue = A35
Barrique Red = A41
Deep green = A43
Black Sapphire = 475

Alpine White = 300
Electric red = 438
Jet Black= 668

You forgot Mystic Blue = A07

Also DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control vs ACC = Active Cruise Control

TRD = Toyota Racing Development..........sorry, I had to do it!

E91 2006+ 3 Series Sport Wagon, or "Touring"

ED = European Delivery

The dealers charge for "PDI". I believe it's something like dealer prep for sale, but what exactly does it mean? (except an extra $200 in BS charges?)

wantmye90 wrote  

The dealers charge for "PDI". I believe it's something like dealer prep for sale, but what exactly does it mean? (except an extra $200 in BS charges?)

PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection

MACO = Manufacturer's Advertisting Co-op

RFT = Run-flat tires

Ok, dumb question but who or what is dunno? I see this in some of the treads somtimes. Is it spanish?

dunno = Don't Know

lazy americans

BeemMeUp wrote  

Ok, dumb question but who or what is dunno? I see this in some of the treads somtimes. Is it spanish?

Dunno is slang in English for "Don't Know." In Spanish, it is "No Se."

Aight = All Right
Sup = What's Up
...
etc.

BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés
BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series
BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series
BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series
BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series
BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1
BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series
BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series
BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series
BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series
BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series
BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only)
BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series
BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series
BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series
BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8
BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5
BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series
BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe
BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base
BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base
BMW E70 - future X5
BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3
BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4
BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series
BMW E90 - (2005-present) 3 Series
BMW E91 - (2005-present) 3 Series Wagon



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