Auction sheet equipment code decoder
Paste equipment marks from a Japanese auction sheet — SR, NAVI, ETC, スマートキー — and see the usual English meaning. Circled vs listed items vary by auction house.
Common equipment abbreviations
| Code | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AAC | Air conditioning | AAC usually means automatic climate control; AC/A/C is air-con in general. |
| PS | Power steering | Nearly universal on modern export cars. Absence on a late model is unusual — re-read the sheet. |
| PW | Power windows | Power windows. Does not say whether every door has a switch. |
| SR | Sunroof | Sunroof or moonroof. If a seller claims a sunroof and SR is not marked, treat that as a mismatch. |
| AW | Alloy wheels | Alloy wheels. 社外AW often means aftermarket alloys, not factory. |
| LE | Leather / partial leather | Leather or half-leather seats. “Half leather” is not full leather. |
| TV | Television | In-car TV tuner. Often paired with navigation on older sheets. |
| NAVI | Navigation | Factory or listed navigation. Aftermarket units may appear only in inspector notes. |
| ABS | Anti-lock brakes | ABS. Common on later cars; still worth confirming on older kei and commercials. |
| WAB | Airbags | Airbags listed as fitted. Listing is not the same as “never deployed.” |
| ETC | ETC (electronic toll) | Japanese toll transponder. Often left in the car; not a condition grade. |
| ESC | Stability control | Electronic stability / skid control. Names vary by maker. |
| 4WD | Four-wheel drive | 4WD/AWD as listed. Confirm against the chassis code if the listing and sheet disagree. |
| HID | HID / LED lights | Discharge or LED headlamps when the house bothers to mark them. |
| CS | Cruise control | Cruise control. Radar cruise may be written in Japanese notes instead. |
| BCAM | Backup camera | Rear / back camera. Circled equipment is the usual “fitted” signal. |
| SMART | Smart key | Proximity / smart key. Pair with push-start when both are listed. |
| PUSH | Push-button start | Push start. Often listed next to smart key. |
| PBD | Power sliding door | Power sliding door (typical on MPVs). Check whether one side or both are marked. |
| WPBD | Dual power sliding doors | Power sliders on both sides — a common Alphard / Vellfire / Serena claim to verify. |
| SH | Seat heater | Heated seats. May be listed for one row only. |
| RS | Rear spoiler | Rear spoiler. Aftermarket aero is sometimes called out in notes instead. |
| KEYLESS | Keyless entry | Remote / keyless entry. Different from a smart (proximity) key. |
| BT | Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio or hands-free when the house lists it. |
| DR | Dash camera | Dashcam. Often aftermarket — the sheet may mention it only in comments. |
How to read the equipment line
A Japanese auction sheet usually has a 純正装備品 / equipment row. Inspectors mark factory options with short codes or Japanese words. SheetJP publishes this decoder so buyers can read those marks before they verify the original sheet by chassis number.
Full reference: auction sheet equipment codes explained. Pair with interior / exterior letters and the how to read a sheet guide. Inspector handwriting is covered separately in inspector comments.
Frequently asked questions
What do SR, NAVI and ETC mean on a Japanese auction sheet?
If a code is listed, is that option definitely fitted?
How do I confirm equipment on a real car?
Next: verify the original auction sheet
Tools identify models and risks. The paid check pulls Japan’s real grade, mileage and damage map.
Verify auction sheetInformal glossary only. Abbreviations are commonly used this way; they are not a certificate that an option is fitted. SheetJP does not translate seller PDFs as an official service.