Special Equipment & Ancillaries Codes included in Annex C of Code of Conduct (Revised Oct 2019)   

         

·        Shall mean the code established by ACRISS and listed in this Annex (or as amended from time to time) which identifies the classification of additional items of equipment which may be provided with the rental vehicle at the request of the Consumer.

·      Special Equipment and ancillaries’ codes can be requested using the /SQ- field or another designated field used by the GDSs and travel technology providers.  It is important however to check the location policy to view availability of codes for the location requested.

·      Codes with a * are not Special Equipment codes but Optional Extras/Ancillaries and might not be supported by all GDSs.

·       Codes with a ** denotes codes to be used by VDSI Transfers industry only, these codes are not supported by all GDSs at this time.

·      Car Rental companies can use customised functionality provided by the GDSs to implement and distribute any other ancillary code (providing it is not already used by ACRISS).

For full details see Annex C "Special Equipment/Ancillaries" of ACRISS Code of Conduct 

EQP – EquipCode

Description

Comment

ADD*

Additional Driver

Optional Extra

Axx

Age of driver 18-25

Request for age of driver at time of rental for young driver. xx = age

BBS

Baby stroller/Push chair

Small vehicle with three/four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around

BYC

Bicycle rack

A bicycle rack is also a device attached to an automobile for transporting bicycles.

CAI**

Cancellation insurance

Only available with Transfers VDSI bookings

CBS

Booster seat for child under 135cm or up to 12 years

Booster cushion lifts the child up, making the safety belt fit Correctly and Comfortably. Required by Law till the age of 12.

CNT

Connect for Mobile device

 

Incl. multi device charger cable

CSB

Child seat determined by weight/age of child: 1-3 years / 9-18 Kg

Forward-facing baby seat from 1-3 years/9 – 18 Kg

CSI

Child seat determined by weight/age of child: 0-12 month/0-13Kg

Rearward-facing infant seat from 0-12 months/0-13 kg

CST

Child seat determined by weight/age of child: 4-7 years/15 – 30 Kg

Booster seat from 4 – 7 years/15 – 30 Kg

DSL**

Driver Language Specific

Ability to request driver with specific language

DVD

Portable DVD player

Portable Digital Versatile Disc Player

EWT**

Extra waiting time

Extra waiting time requested

FLM**

Flight monitoring

Driver monitors flight arrival time for pick up

HCL

Hand Controls on left

Auxiliary controls such as indicators, wipers, horn, etc can be controlled by the same left hand that turns the steering wheel

HCR

Hand controls on right

Auxiliary controls such as indicators, wipers, horn, etc can be controlled by the same right hand that turns the steering wheel

HEL

Motorcycle helmet

A head covering of hard material worn by motorcyclists to protect the Head

LRC

Luggage roof case

Luggage storage box with low profile aerodynamics

LTR

Luggage trailer

Small Trailer that is pulled behind a vehicle to hold & transport luggage.

LUG

Luggage rack

carrier for holding luggage above the seats of a train or on top of a car 

MAG**

Meet & Greet

Meet and greet for VDSI/Transfers service only

MMS

Multi media centre

Combination media system such as DVD, CD & picture player all in one unit

NAV

Navigation system

Hand held navigation System, different from installed NVS

NVS

Navigation system

Built in navigation system

NWS**

Newspaper

Newspaper provided in car – Transfer VDSI bookings only

PHN

Mobile phone

 

RPS

Road / congestion payment scheme

Sticker, which must be fixed to the inside of your windscreen, entitles you to drive on the motorway/Congestion Fee

RSN*

Roadside Assistance

Waives the call out fee in the event of a non-mechanical issue like locked in keys, flat battery, runout of fuel and flat tyre.  Optional Extra

SBE

Seat belt extenders

 

SBR

Snow board racks

Car racks with straps stretching from one side of the roof to the other with soft padding in the middle where the board lays.

SKB

Ski box

Rooftop Ski Box mounted on any roof rack /crossbars. Holds 4 pairs of skis

SKR

Ski rack

A rack for holding skis that can be attached to the roof of a car

SKV

Ski equipped vehicle

 

SNO

Snow chain

 

SNP

Snow packs

Include Snow Tyres & Snow Chains

SNT

Snow tyres

 Check where they are used

SPN

Spinner knob

Rounded handle on the steering wheel to spin the vehicle, equipment for invalid or handicap driver.

CSR

Satellite / digital radio

A satellite radio is a special digital radio that receives signals broadcast by communications satellite, A radio service sent via satellite to cars

SRK

Surf rack

Car racks with straps stretching from one side of the roof to the other with soft padding in the middle where the Surf lays.

STC

Scooter top case

2-wheel drive accessory

STR

Snow /Winter tyres

Snow and Winter Tyres as required in certain countries

TAB

Travel Tablet 

 A smartphone device that will give customers a GPS unit, Wi-Fi hotspot, coupons/ads for location shops/restaurants

TOL

Toll payment tag / pass

The electronic Toll Collection System determines whether a passing car is enrolled in the program. The accounts of registered cars are debited automatically without stopping or even opening a window.

TRH

Trailer Hitch

 

VSS

Vehicle Safe drive

App available for drivers to monitor safe driving

WAR

Wheelchair access ramp

Allows wheelchair users to access directly into the rear of a vehicle

WHC

Wheelchair

Movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant

WIF

Wi-Fi access

  

WNR**

Wait and Return

Driver waits at destination and brings the customer back to the pick-up point.