MODEL SE = Base model Caliber with the fewest options. SXT = Luxury model Caliber with more options. R/T = Competition model Caliber with the most options and most power. SRT = Street Racing Technologies model Caliber with turbocharged engine and upgraded driveline.
PERFORMANCE/TECH. CVT: Continuously Variable Transaxle MTX: Manual Transaxle - Manual ATX: Automatic Transaxle- Automatic VVT: Variable Valve Timing DCX: DiamlerChrysler AG (stock symbol) , why do we reference this? AWD: All Wheel Drive DOHC:Dual Overhead Cams
FWD: Front Wheel Drive
SAFETY ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System CFR: Constant Force Retractors -A mechanical device in each front seat belt is designed to mitigate the force of a seat belt according to the load or force exerted on it. ESP: Electronic Stability Program EARS: Enhanced Accident Response System- Feature aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and understeer control to maintain vehicle behavior. LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children - This system helps ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats. OCS: Occupant Classification System - The OCS measures the conditions for activation or deactivation of the front passenger-side air bag based upon the weight of the occupant. TPM: Tire Pressure Monitoring SRS: Supplemental Restraint System DIC: Driver Information Center PAX: Passengers
OTHER? CDS: Chrysler Development System WOT: Wide Open Throttle
etc. what do they stand for and what are all of them, this thread should help for questions people may have in the future. i'm getting lost with all the lingo sorry guys, but i think everyone could benefit from this.
Yep, those are what they mean. Here's a few more, just in case:
SE = Base model Caliber with the fewest options.
SXT = Luxury model Caliber with more options.
R/T = Competition model Caliber with the most options and most power.
SRT = Street Racing Technologies model Caliber with turbocharged engine and upgraded driveline.
thanx guys anymore Abbreviations that you guys can think of? i added DCX, which i think is something to do with mitsubishi. or is that diamler chrysler something?
ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System CFR: Constant Force Retractors -A mechanical device in each front seat belt is designed to mitigate the force of a seat belt according to the load or force exerted on it. ESP: Electronic Stability Program EARS: Enhanced Accident Response System- Feature aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and understeer control to maintain vehicle behavior. LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children - This system helps ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats. OCS: Occupant Classification System - The OCS measures the conditions for activation or deactivation of the front passenger-side air bag based upon the weight of the occupant. TPM: Tire Pressure Monitoring CDS: Chrysler Development System
CVT == Continuously Variable Transaxle (not transmission)
SUVPS: Safety/Security, Utility, Value, Performance, Style (they used this at a caliber training I sat in on today at my dealership, I kid you not)
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