ABBREVIATION SYMBOLS


The abbreviation symbols used in wiring diagrams are defined below.

1. FOR SYSTEM NAME


Abbreviation symbol
Meaning
Abbreviation symbol
Meaning
ABS
Anti-skid braking system
J/C
Joint connector
ASC
Active stability control system
LHD
L.H. drive vehicles
CAN
Controller area network
PTC
Positive temperature coefficient
ELC-4A/T
Electronic controlled 4-speed automatic transmission
RHD
R.H. drive vehicles
J/B
Junction block
SRS
Supplemental restraint system

2. FOR COMBINATION METERS


Abbreviation symbol
Meaning
Abbreviation symbol
Meaning
4WD
4-wheel drive indicator lamp
ODO
Odometer
ABS
Anti-skid braking system warning lamp
OD OFF
Overdrive off indicator lamp
ASC
ASC indicator lamp
OIL
Engine oil pressure warning lamp
A/T TEMP
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning lamp
REAR DIFF LOCK
Rear differential lock indicator lamp
BEAM
High beam indicator lamp
REAR FOG
Rear fog lamp indicator lamp
BRAKE
Brake warning lamp
SEAT BELT
Seat belt warning lamp
C/D LOCK
Centre differential lock indicator lamp
SPEED
Speedometer
CHECK ENGINE
Check engine warning lamp
SRS
Supplemental restraint system warning lamp
CHG
Charging warning lamp
T/GA
Engine coolant temperature gauge
CPU
Central processing unit
TACHO
Tachometer
DOOR
Door-ajar warning lamp
TCL OFF
TCL off indicator lamp
F/GA
Fuel gauge
TRIP
Tripmeter
FRONT FOG
Front fog lamp indicator lamp
TURN (LH)
Turn-signal indicator lamp and hazard warning indicator lamp
FUEL
Low fuel warning lamp
TURN (RH)
GLOW
Diesel preheat indicator lamp
WATER SEPARATER
Fuel filter warning lamp
LCD
Liquid crystal display

3. FOR SWITCHES AND RELAYS


Name of switches and relays
Abbreviation symbol
Operation
Blower switch
LO
Blower operates at low speed
ML
Blower operates at medium low speed
MH
Blower operates at medium high speed
HI
Blower operates at high speed
Door lock actuator
LOCK
Door locked
UNLOCK
Door unlocked
Headlamp levelling switch
1
Lower the low-beam in one step
2
Lower the low-beam in two steps
3
Lower the low-beam in three steps
4
Lower the low-beam in four steps
Heated seat switch
LO
Normal heating
HI
Rapid heating
Ignition switch
LOCK
When turned to the LOCK position, no circuits will start
ACC
When turned to the ACC (ACCESSORY) or ON position, the power circuit will start
IG2
When at the ST (START) position, the power circuit will not start functioning
IG1
Even when at the ST (START) position, the power circuit will start
ST
Only when turned to the ST (START) position, the power circuit will start
Inhibitor switch
P
Selector lever is at the P (PARKING) position
R
Selector lever is at the R (REVERSE) position
N
Selector lever is at the N (NEUTRAL) position
D
Selector lever is at the D (DRIVE) position
2
Selector lever is at the 2 (SECOND) position
L
Selector lever is at the L (LOW) position
Lighting switch
LO
Low beams ON
HI
High beams ON
PASS
High beams ON
HEAD
Headlamps ON
TAIL
Tail, position, licence plate and illumination lamps ON
FOG
Front, rear fog lamps ON
Others
ON
Switched ON
OFF
Switched OFF
Power window switch
UP
Window closes
DOWN
Window opens
AUTO UP
Window is easily closed with one action
AUTO DOWN
Window is easily opened with one action
LOCK
Prevents all switches other than the main switch from operating the power windows
UNLOCK
Every switch can open or close the respective window
Power seat switch
FR
Seat is moved forwards or seat back is stood upright
RR
Seat is moved forwards or seat back is leaned backward
UP
Seat cushion is tilted up
DOWN
Seat cushion is tilted down
Rear panel power window switch
UP
Window closes
DOWN
Window opens
FULL UP
Window is easily closed with one action
FULL DOWN
Window is easily opened with one action
Remote controlled mirror switch
LH
LH mirror operates
RH
RH mirror operates
Room lamp
DOOR
Room lamp ON when a door is open
Sunroof switch
OPEN
Sunroof slides to open
CLOSE
Sunroof slides to close
Turn-signal lamp switch
LH
LH turn-signal lamps ON
RH
RH turn-signal lamps ON
Windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob
SLOW
Pause time for intermittent operation lengthens
FAST
Pause time for intermittent operation shortens
Windshield wiper switch
MIST
Windshield wiper operates once
INT
Windshield wiper operates intermittently
LO
Windshield wiper operates at low speed
HI
Windshield wiper operates at high speed

4. FOR OTHERS


Abbreviation symbol
Meaning
Abbreviation symbol
Meaning
2WD
2 wheel-drive vehicles
HI
High
4WD
4 wheel-drive vehicles
IC
Integrated circuit
A/C
Air conditioner
ILL
Illumination lamp
A/T
Automatic transmission
IND
Indicator lamp
D.C
Direct current
LIN
Local interconnect network
ECU
Electronic control unit
LH
Left hand
EEPROM
Electrical erasable and programmable read only memory
LO
Low
ETACS
Electronic time and alarm control system
M/T
Manual transmission
EGR
Exhaust gas recirculation
M.U.T.
Multi-use tester
GND
Earthing
RH
Right hand