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Optional Extras, Special Equipment and Ancillaries Codes (Revised December 2023)

Shall mean the code established by ACRISS and listed in Annex C see Extras/Special Equipment/Ancillaries of the Code of Conduct which identifies the classification of additional items of optional extras, equipment and ancillaries which may be provided with the rental vehicle at the request of the Consumer.
Optional Extras, Special Equipment and ancillaries’ codes can be requested using a designated field, such as the /SQ-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 codes and might not be supported by all GDSs.
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).
Special equipment and Ancillaries codes are approved by ACRISS members and associates. They are reviewed and updated regularly. New special equipment and ancillaries’ codes can be requested and submitted to ACRISS for inclusion in this list.

Official ACRISS Optional Extras, Special Equipment and Ancillaries codes list

CODE	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
AUS	Snow socks	Reusable tyre snow sock used as an alternative to snow chains
BBS	Baby stroller/Push chair	Small vehicle with three/four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
BCH	Battery Charge Service	Battery charge fee included – Full to empty EV charge
BYC	Bicycle rack	A bicycle rack is a device attached to an automobile for transporting bicycles.
CBB	Cargo/Pet Barrier	Net or metal barrier used to separate front or back seats and hold cargo or pets in place.
CBF	Cross Border Fee Pass	This Pass allows you to take your rental vehicle outside the country of origin.
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.
CCP	Carbon Offset	The removal of the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide that your rental would otherwise put in, supporting decarbonisation and green initiatives
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
DCH	Domestic Charging Cable EV	Domestic Charging Cable Electric Vehicle - For use with domestic and household outlets, usually slower or overnight charging
DSL	Diesel cars fee	Charge for Diesel cars
ENV	Environmental Offset	Customer contribution to offset environmental footprint in support of sustainability goals and pledges
EXR	Excess Reduction	Reduces the standard excess damage deductible to the lowest cost
FLH	Flag holder	Flag holder, mainly for diplomatic use
JAC	Safety devices/High Visibility jacket	High visibility neon jacket in case of emergency
JRC	Jerrycan	Robust liquid container for spare fuel
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
LCC	Extra Long Charging Cable EV	Extra Long Charging Cable Electric Vehicle – Extended charging cable, usually used with vans and trucks
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
MCE	Mobility Service Card EV	Mobility Service Card Electric Vehicle – Used as a form of payment for EV charging in countries where applicable
MCP	Mobility Service Card PHEV	Mobility Service Card Plug in Hybrid - Used as a form of payment for EV charging in countries where applicable
MMS*	Multimedia centre	Combination media system such as DVD, CD & picture player all in one unit
NAV	Navigation system	Handheld navigation System, different from installed NVS
NVS	Navigation system	Built in navigation system
PCC	Station Charging Cable for PHEV	Station Charging Cable for Plug in Hybrid – Public charging point cables for Plug in Hybrid vehicles
PET	Designated Pet area	Seat/area for a pet with responsibility of the customer to bring a cage/pet carrier, additional cleaning charges may incur
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.
SCC	Station Charging Cable EV	Station Charging Cable Electric Vehicle - Public charging point cables usually faster charging
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 large smartphone like device that will give customers a GPS unit, Wi-Fi hotspot, coupons/ads for location shops/restaurants
TCT	Tech Digital App	App and Connectivity (virtual SIM card including GPS and WIFI) sold separately and not included in car features
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
WTS	Studded Winter Tyres (Winter Tyre Spikes)	Also known as Winter Tyre Spikes. To request a vehicle already fitted with studded winter tyres vs an add on like snow chains

Optional Extras and equipment codes recommended for use with commercial/cargo vans and trucks

CODE	Description	Comment
TRO	Furniture Trolley	Flat trolley on wheels to help move heavy items
ETR	Hand truck/ Sack truck	Upright hand trolley to help move heavy items
SHT	Stair hand truck	3 wheel upright hand truck to help move heavy items across both flat surfaces and stairs
MVC	Moving carton boxes	Cartons provided to help with moving
LSL	Lashing strap large	Used to secure items can vary in length and width
LSS	Lashing strap small	Used to secure items can vary in length and width
MVS	Moving pack small	Moving boxes provided (number/material may vary by car rental supplier)
MVP	Moving pack large	Moving boxes, cartons and a sack truck provided as a package (number/material may vary by car rental supplier)
TSB	Truck Safety bar	Bar to help secure items in van/truck
BLA	Removal blanket	Removal blanket to help protect items