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Thanks to Mitch Templar for lending me his "Toyota Vehicle Identification Manual".
Most of these abbreviations were copied from this manual.
| abbrev | meaning |
|---|---|
| # | all numbers within series |
| * | all letters |
| (D) | for domestic |
| E | for export |
| (J) | products produced in Japan |
| (L) | products produced outside Japan |
| 03S | 3 seater |
| 04S | 4 seater |
| 05S | 5 seater |
| 09S | 9 seater |
| 1SR | single speed rear axle |
| 1ST | first |
| 1T | 1 ton |
| 2D | 2 door |
| 2DH | 2 door hardtop |
| 2DS | 2 door sedan |
| 2DV | 2 door van |
| 2DW | 2 door station wagon |
| 2FC | 2 speed automatic transmission, floor shift |
| 2HC | 2 speed automatic transmission, column shift |
| 2ND | second |
| 2SR | speed rear axle |
| 2WD | 2 wheel drive |
| 3D | 3 door |
| 3DS | 3 door sedan |
| 3-speed | 3 speed manual transmission |
| 3F | 3 speed manual transmission, floor shift |
| 3FC | 3 speed automatic transmission, floor shift |
| 3H | 3 speed manual transmission, column shift |
| 3HC | 3 speed automatic transmission, column shift |
| 3QT | 3/4 ton |
| 3RD | third |
| 4D | 4 door |
| 4DH | 4 door pillared hardtop |
| 4DS | 4 door sedan |
| 4DV | 4 door van |
| 4DW | 4 door station wagon |
| 4-SPEED | 4 speed manual transmission |
| 4F | 4 speed manual transmission, floor shift |
| 4FC | 4 speed automatic transmission, floor shift |
| 4H | 4 speed manual transmission, column shift |
| 4HC | 4 speed automatic transmission, column shift |
| 4TH | fourth |
| 4WD | 4 wheel drive |
| 5D | 5 door liftback |
| 5DS | 5 door sedan (liftback) |
| 5F | 5 speed manual transmission, floor shift |
| 5FC | 5 speed automatic transmission, floor shift |
| 5FD | 5 speed manual transmission, direct drive |
| 5FO | 5 speed manual transmission, overdrive |
| 5H | 5 speed manual transmission, column shift |
| 5HC | 5 speed automatic transmission, column shift |
| 5TH | fifth |
| 5F | 5 speed manual transmission, floor shift |
| 5FC | 5 speed automatic transmission, floor shift |
| 5H | 5 speed manual transmission, column shift |
| 5HC | 5 speed automatic transmission, column shift |
| 6TH | sixth |
| 10S | 10 seater |
| 11S | 11 seater |
| 12S | 12 seater |
| 15S | 15 seater |
| 20T | 2.0 ton |
| 22S | 22 seater |
| 25T | 2.5 ton |
| 26S | 26 seater |
| 30T | 3.0 ton |
| 35T | 3.5 ton |
| 40T | 4.0 ton |
| 125 | 1.25 ton |
| & | and |
| abbrev | meaning |
|---|---|
| A | amperes |
| A20 | A20 transmission, 2 speed automatic |
| A3O | A30 transmission, 3 speed automatic |
| A4O | A40 transmission, 3 speed automatic |
| A4OD | A40D transmission, 4 speed automatic |
| AAP | auxillary acceleration pump |
| ABS | anti-lock brake system |
| ABDC | after bottom dead centre |
| ABV | air by-pass valve |
| ACB | access cab |
| A/C | air conditioning |
| A/C kit | dealer or port installed A/C unit |
| ADD | automatic disconnecting differential |
| AI | air injection |
| AK | Akebono |
| ALT | alternator |
| AMP | ampere |
| ARCTIC | for arctic countries |
| ARL | for Australian market |
| ARS | manufacturer |
| AP | air pump |
| ASCO | Aisin Seiki Company Ltd. |
| ASSY | assembly |
| ASV | air switching valve |
| ASV | advance safety vehicle |
| ATDC | after top dead centre |
| ATM | automatic transmission |
| AWD | all wheel drive |
| AXC | axle code |
| B.GRAY | brownish grey |
| BBDC | before bottom dead centre |
| BCI | battery council international |
| BEAMS | breakthrough engine with advanced mechanism system |
| BLUE M. | blue metallic |
| BN | bench seat |
| BTDC | before top dead centre |
| BTP | B type (-B models) ie basic model |
| BTR | bonnet truck (except dump truck) |
| BUL | bulletin |
| BUS | bus (commuter) |
| BX | Bendix |
| CBU | completely built unit |
| Ch.B | choke breaker |
| Ch.O | choke opener |
| CHF | clean hydrocarbon fuel |
| CITIZEN | Rhythm Watch Company Ltd. |
| CM | centimetres |
| CP | coupe |
| Cd | coefficient of drag |
| COPEN | compact open |
| CR-PLATED | chrome plated |
| CTR | cab over truck |
| CW | coil winding |
| CV | convertible |
| CVT | continuously variable transmission |
| CX | CS type |
| CXS | CS saloon type |
| D | degree |
| D-4D | direct injection 4 stroke common rail diesel engine |
| D.BLUE | dark blue |
| D.BROWN | dark brown |
| D.GRAY | dark grey |
| D.GREEN | dark green |
| DC | degree centigrade |
| DENSO | Nippondenso Company Ltd. |
| DF | degree fahrenheit |
| DIFF | differential |
| DIS | disc brake |
| DLX | deluxe type |
| DMP | dump truck |
| DMT | dual mode traveller |
| DOHC | dual overhead camshaft |
| DPNR | diesel particulate - NOx reduction system |
| DRM | drum brake |
| DV | delivery van |
| DX | deluxe type |
| EAT | E type (Electronic) Automatic Transmission |
| ECB | enlarge cab |
| ECT | Electric Controlled Transmission |
| EDIC | electronic diesel injection control |
| EFI | electronic fuel injection |
| EGR | exhaust gas recirculation system |
| ELCD | evaporative loss control device |
| ESC | Electronic Skid Control |
| ESP | Electro Sensor Panel (early diagnostic system) |
| ES3 | eco spirit |
| ET | ET type (compare LT, ST, GT, GS, GL, ...) |
| ETCS | engine throttle control system |
| ETCS-i | engine throttle control system - intelligent |
| EUG | for EUrope General (except Sweden) |
| EUR | for EURope |
| EX/... | EXclude ... |
| F-VL | formed vinyl |
| FB | fabric |
| FB-A | fabric A type |
| FB-B | fabric B type |
| FB-C | fabric C type |
| FB-D | fabric D type |
| FB-E | fabric E type |
| FCHV | fuel cell hybrid vehicle |
| FCHV-4 | fuel cell hybrid vehicle, with high pressure hydrogen tanks |
| FCHV-5 | fuel cell hybrid vehicle, creates hydrogen from CHF |
| FCV-K | fuel cell vehicle - (K comes from Japanese word for mini vehicle) |
| FF | front engine, front drive (see also FR, MR, RR) |
| FLL | full floating rear axle |
| FR | front |
| FR | front engine, rear drive (see also FF, MR, RR) |
| FXS | future experimental sport |
| G | grams |
| G.GRAY | greenish grey |
| G.OLIVE | greyish olive |
| GD | grande type |
| GEN | for general countries |
| GL | GL type |
| GOLD M. | gold metallic |
| GRAY M. | grey metallic |
| GS | Japan Storage Battery Company Ltd. |
| GS | GS type |
| GSL | GSL type |
| GT | GT type |
| GT2 | GT II type |
| GTV | GTV type |
| HAC | high altitude compensator |
| HDX | hi-deluxe type |
| HR | hour |
| HRF | high roof |
| HT | hardtop |
| ID | inside diameter |
| IKI | Ichikoh Industries Ltd. |
| IM-FB | imitation fabric |
| IN | inches |
| ISO | International Organisation for Standardisation |
| IV | incomplete vehicles |
| IV1 | incomplete vehicles (chassis & windshield) |
| IV3 | incomplete vehicles (chassis & cab) |
| IV5 | incomplete vehicles (flat chassis) |
| JECO | Jeco Company Ltd. |
| JKK | Jidosha Kiki Company Ltd. |
| J-LEV | Japan - low emmision vehicle |
| K40 | K40 type transmission, 4 speed manual |
| K50 | K50 type transmission, 5 speed manual |
| K.cal | kilogram calorie |
| K-FB | knit fabric |
| K-Ty | knit tape yarn |
| KG | kilograms |
| KM | kilometres |
| KOBE | Shinkobe Electric Machinery Company Ltd. |
| KOITO | KOITO Manufacturing Company Ltd. |
| KOYO | Koyo Seiko Company Ltd. |
| L | L type |
| L | length (mm) |
| L/... | Less ... |
| L.BLUE | light blue |
| L.BLUE M. | light blue metallic |
| L.BROWN | light brown |
| L.CREAM M. | light cream metallic |
| L.GRAY | light gray |
| L.GREEN | light green |
| L.GREEN M. | light green metallic |
| L.Y.GRAY | light yellowish grey |
| LASRE | lightweight advanced super response engine |
| LB | liftback |
| LB | pounds |
| LEV | low emmision vehicle |
| LG | LG type |
| LGT | LG Touring type |
| LH | left hand |
| LHD | left hand drive |
| LSD | limited slip differential |
| LSPV | load sensing proportioning valve |
| LT | LT type |
| LWR | lower |
| LX | LX type |
| M | metres |
| MARUKO | Maruko Keihoki Company Ltd. |
| MATSUSHITA | Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd. |
| M/C | master cylinder |
| MM | millimetres |
| MONET | mobile network |
| MR | mid engine, rear drive (see also FF, FR, RR) |
| MTM | manual transmission |
| MURAKAMI | Marukami Kaimeido Company Ltd. |
| MUSE | magic USE |
| abbrev | meaning |
|---|---|
| N | number of teeth |
| N30 | N30 type transmission, 3 speed |
| N31 | N31 type transmission, 3 speed |
| N40 | N40 type transmission, 4 speed |
| Nachi | Fujikoshi Ltd. |
| NO. | number |
| NOK | Nippon Oilseal Industry Company Ltd. |
| NSK | Nippon Seiko Company Ltd. |
| OD | outside diametre (mm) |
| OHC | overhead camshaft |
| OHV | overhead valve |
| O/S | oversize |
| P | pitch |
| P50 | P50 type transmission, 5 speed manual |
| P51 | P51 type transmission, 5 speed manual |
| P.BLUE | purplish blue |
| P&B | proportioning & by-pass valve |
| PCV | positive crankcase ventilation system |
| Pegasus | precision engineered geometrically advanced suspension |
| PF | perforated foam coated vinyl leatherette |
| PHL | for Philippines |
| PS | power steering |
| PV | proportioning valve |
| R | ratio |
| RB | with roll bar |
| R/C | release cylinder |
| RCB | regular cab |
| RH | right hand |
| RHD | right hand drive |
| ROY | royal saloon type |
| RR | rear |
| RR | rear engine, rear drive (see also FF, FR, MR) |
| RSC | rugged sport coupe |
| RV8F | racing engine for CART |
| S | S type |
| S | screw length (mm) |
| SA | for South African market |
| SAL | super saloon type |
| SD | swing door |
| SDN | for Swedish market |
| SDX | super deluxe type |
| SE | SE type |
| SED | sedan |
| SILVER BLUE M. | silver blue metallic |
| SILVER M. | silver metallic |
| SL | SL type |
| SLE | SL EFI type |
| SLT | SL touring type |
| SM-SP | semi separate seat |
| SMG | speedometer gear |
| SOFI | safety orientated friendly interior |
| SOHC | single overhead camshaft |
| SP | separate seat |
| SP-BN | split bench seat |
| SPL | special type |
| SR | SR type |
| SR5 | SR-5 type |
| SRF | standard roof |
| S/S | semisize |
| ST | ST type (passenger car) |
| ST | single tyre (truck) |
| STD | standard |
| SW | switch |
| T | thickness (mm) |
| T1 | low loader 1 side open (lowbed) |
| T3 | flat deck 3 sides open (flatbed) |
| T40 | T40 type transmission, 4 speed manual |
| T50 | T50 type transmission, 5 speed manual |
| TAF | total advanced function |
| TANAKA | Tanaka Instrument Company Ltd. |
| TAX | taxi |
| TB | board deck |
| TC | deck with guard frame |
| TE | pickup with tarpaulin |
| TEMS | Toyota Electric Modulated Suspension |
| THS | Toyota hybrid system |
| THS-C | Toyota hybrid system - CVT |
| THS-M | Toyota hybrid system - Mild |
| T/L | tubeless |
| T/M | transmission |
| TOKAIRIKA | Tokai Rika Company Ltd. |
| TOPAZ | TOP from A to Zp |
| TOSHIBA | Tokyo Shibaura Electric Company Ltd. |
| TP | softtop, tarpaulin canvas top or vinyl top |
| TPB | softtop B type, swing gate back door |
| TPC | softtop C type, swing out back door |
| TPS | softtop standard type, tail gate back door |
| TR | truck (pickup) |
| TRC | traction control |
| TS | steel deck |
| TSOP | Toyota super olefin polymer (a recycleable and biodegradeable plastic) |
| TTC | Toyota total clean anti pollution system |
| TTC-C | Toyota total clean anti pollution system - catalytic converter |
| TTC-L | Toyota total clean anti pollution system - lean combustion |
| TTC-V | Toyota total clean anti pollution system - vortex combustion |
| TW | double pickup |
| U/S | undersize |
| U4B | urban 4x4 buggy |
| UFE | ultra fuel economy |
| ULEV | ultra low emmissions vehicle |
| UPP | upper |
| V | van |
| V | volts |
| V4D | 4 door van |
| V5D | 5 door van |
| VKC | van (hardtop or station wagon) with swing out back door |
| VL | vinyl leatherette |
| VLS | van (hardtop) with lift up and swing out back door |
| VOD | open door van |
| VP | panel van |
| VSD | slide door van |
| VSG | van, side glass |
| VSP | van, side panel |
| VT | canvas top van |
| VTG | van (station wagon) with tail gate back door |
| VVT-i | variable valve timing - intelligent |
| W | watts |
| W/... | with |
| W40 | W40 type transmission, 4 speed manual |
| W50 | W50 type transmission, 5 speed manual |
| W/C | wheel cylinder |
| WD | wire diametre |
| WG | station wagon |
| WP | double pickup |
| WSW | white side wall tyre |
| W/T | with tube |
| WT | double tyre |
| XL | XL type |
| XT | XT type |
Last updated 27 Dec 2007