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Glossary
Term
Explanation
ABS
Anti-locking brake system. The ABS is a regulating system in the brake system, that
prevents locking when braking. This helps to maintain directional stability and steerabil‐
ity.
All-wheel drive Term to be used in place of “Haldex” with immediate effect. Legal implications make
coupling
this step necessary. The term may nevertheless appear in older documents but need
not be replaced.
TCS
Traction control system The TCS prevents the wheels from slipping when the vehicle is
driven off.
ATF
EET
Automatic Transmission Fluid. Gear oil for automatic gearbox.
Exhaust emissions test
AUS 32
Abbreviation for “Aqueous Urea Solution” with 32.5% urea content, see also (AdBlue®)
AdBlue®
Is an invented name.
This fluid is also referred to as “NOx reducing agent AUS 32”, “AUS 32” or “Diesel
Exhaust Fluid” (in the US).
AdBlue® is a colourless reducing agent that is used for exhaust post-treatment in order
to reduce nitrous oxides and particulates.
AdBlue® is a registered trademark of the VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie -
German association of the automotive industry) in the USA, Germany, the European
Union and other countries.
The AdBlue urea solution is not mixed with diesel fuel, but is carried in a separate tank
in the vehicle.
ATF level
BEV
CNG
Filling level of ATF in gearbox
Battery Electric Vehicle. Electric vehicle
Compressed Natural Gas. Compressed natural gas
CO
Carbon monoxide. Produced when fuels containing carbon are not combusted com‐
pletely
Common rail
“CR”
This term refers to a common high-pressure injection line, the “rail”, which supplies all
cylinders of the relevant cylinder bank with fuel.
Diesel exhaust Designation used in the US for the NOx reducing agent AUS 32, or the AdBlue®.
fluid
DIN
Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. (German Standards Authority)
DLA
Dynamic Light Assist: a system with variable road illumination allows the vehicle to be
driven permanently with main beam without dazzling oncoming traffic.
DPF
DS
Diesel particulate filter
Direct shift
DSP
DSG
ATA
ECE
Digital service plan
Dual clutch gearbox
Anti-theft alarm
Economic Commission for Europe
eHybrid (plug-in High-performance plug-in hybrid vehicles made by Volkswagen. Even longer distances
hybrid) can be covered fully electrically (commuters).
eTSI (mild hybrid) Electrified power units made by Volkswagen. Savings in fuel consumption plus higher
comfort.
ETKA
Part no.
EN
Electronic parts catalogue
Abbreviation for part number
European standard
EOBD
ESP
European On-Board Diagnosis
Electronic stabilisation program. Prevents potential vehicle skidding by targeted inter‐
vention in the brake and engine management systems.
FAME
Fatty acid methyl ester
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Explanation
GJ
All-season tyre All-season tyres (also called all-weather tyres) can be used in the
summer and also the winter.
GTE
HEV
The sports derivative as an independent vehicle concept.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Hybrid vehicle
Hybrid (full hybrid) Introduction to the hybrid technology by Volkswagen. Convenient electric cruising over
short distances and at inner-city speeds.
MM
Maintenance manual
LongLife service The LongLife service enables extremely long inspection or oil change intervals, de‐
pending on individual driving style and conditions under which the vehicle is used. For
the LongLife service a special engine oil is required.
LED
LPG
Light-emitting diode LED
Liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroleum gas or LPG
MHEV (mild hy‐ Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
brid)
MIL
Malfunction indicator light. American designation for exhaust emissions warning lamp
K83
MPI
Multi-point injection
M+S
Winter tyre (M+S tyre). Winter tyres are designed for low temperatures and wintry road
conditions.
NAR
NSC
North American region
National Sales Company
NOx reducing
Designation of aqueous urea solution according to DIN ISO 22241-1, see also (AdBl‐
agent AUS 32 ue®) ⇒ page 218
NO reducing
x
Designation of aqueous urea solution according to DIN ISO 22241-1, see also (AdBl‐
ue®) ⇒ page 218
agent AUS 32
OBD
On-board diagnosis. The OBD monitors all components influencing the exhaust emis‐
sions quality.
OBD-II
PHEV
American onboard diagnosis
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. A vehicle with hybrid drive whose battery can also be
recharged externally using mains electricity.
PR No.
Abbreviation of production control number. It identifies among other things optional
equipment, country-specific deviations
PM
PMS
QG0
Particulate matter. Soot particle value for diesel engine emissions
Particulate reduction system
Vehicles are “not” factory-fitted with components for LongLife service. For mainte‐
nance, the intervals based on time and distance (non-flexible intervals) apply.
QG1
Vehicles are factory-fitted with active LongLife service. This means vehicles have a
flexible service interval display and are fitted with the following components:
♦ Flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
♦ Engine oil level sensor
♦ Brake lining wear indicator
QG2
The LongLife service is not factory-activated. This means vehicles have a fixed service
interval display (time and mileage dependent service intervals): These vehicles are
fitted with the following components:
♦ Non-flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
♦ Engine oil level sensor
♦ Brake lining wear indicator
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Term
Explanation
QG3
The LongLife service is not factory-activated. This means vehicles have a fixed service
interval display (time and mileage dependent service intervals): These vehicles are
fitted with the following components:
♦ Non-flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
♦ Brake lining wear indicator
®
Registered trademark
Readiness code 8-digit binary code which indicates if all exhaust relevant diagnoses have been per‐
formed by the electronic engine management.
RON
SPF
Research Octane Number. Measurement unit of the knock resistance of petrol
Particulate filter
TPMS, TPLI
SAE
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
Society of Automotive Engineers. Association which creates proposals/guidelines for
implementing legal requirements (e.g. standards).
SCR
With the SCR process (selective catalytic reduction) the noxious nitrogen oxides emis‐
sions are reduced to a great extent and are converted to steam and nitrogen by the
urea solution.
A special urea solution (AdBlue®) is injected into the exhaust system upstream of a
special catalytic converter.
PFI
SULEV
TSI
Intake manifold injection system (indirect injection system)
Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TSI turbocharger. Charging with turbocharger only.
TSI twincharger. Charging with turbocharger and compressor
Charging with turbocharger and natural gas injection system
Turbo diesel engine - direct injection
Ultra low emission vehicle
TGI
TDI
ULEV
VDA
VW
German association of the automotive industry
Volkswagen
ESI
Extended servicing interval
ZEV
ASSY
Zero Emission Vehicle
Assembly
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