| ABS | Anti-lock braking system |
| A/C | Air conditioner |
| ACC | Additional electrical equipment |
| A.C.G | Generator |
| ADS | Active door lock loop |
| AFB | Acoustic feedback |
| AT | Automatic transmission (AT) |
| ATF | Automatic transmission fluid |
| ATTS | Transfer case active torque transfer system |
| BAT or B | Battery |
| CD | Compact disc |
| CPC | Clutch Pressure Control |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| CRT | Cathode ray tube |
| CYL | Cylinder |
| D, D₃, D₄ | Automatic transmission positions for forward movement |
| DOHC | Two overhead camshafts |
| DSP | Digital signal processor |
| ECU | Electronic control unit |
| EGR | Exhaust gas recirculation system |
| ELD | Electronic electrical load detector |
| EPS | Power steering with electric drive |
| ETS | Electric tilt steering column |
| FOP | Factory installed equipment |
| G | "Weight" |
| GPS | Global Navigation System |
| HI | High |
| IG | Ignition |
| IHCC | Adaptive cruise control system |
| INT | Intermittent operation mode |
| L | Left |
| L/C | Locking clutch |
| LED | LED |
| LEV | A car with low exhaust gas toxicity |
| LO | Short |
| MES | Memory erase signal |
| MMI | "Friendly" interface |
| MPCS | Multiplex control system |
| MSC | Seat control unit with memory |
| MT | Manual transmission |
| N | Neutral position of the control gear |
| NAV | Navigation system |
| P | Parking position of automatic transmission |
| PGM-Fi | Fuel injection control system |
| PS | Power steering |
| P/W | Electric window lift |
| R | Reverse position of automatic transmission |
| R. | Right |
| RACV | Air swirl control valve |
| S | SPORT mode |
| SOHC | Single overhead camshaft |
| SOL.V | Electrovalve |
| SRS | Additional security system |
| ST | Starter |
| SW | Switch, changeover switch |
| TCS | Anti-slip system |
| TDS | Top dead center |
| VSA | Vehicle stability control system |
| VTEC | Variable Valve Timing/Variable Valve Lift Control System |
| YOP | Option |
| 2WD | 2 wheel drive |
| 2WS | Front two wheel steering |
| 4WD | 4 wheel drive |
| 4WS | Four wheel steering |
Abbreviations used in schematics to indicate wire colors
| White | b |
| Colorless | b.c. |
| Blue | g |
| Black | h |
| Red | kr |
| Orange | o |
| Purple | p |
| Pink | r |
| Green | s |
| Light green | s.z. |
| Grey | with |
| Light grey | s.s. |
| Brown | to |
| Yellow | and |
| Light green | sl |