Ford Escape: Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System / Description and Operation - Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System - Overview
Overview
The forward collision warning system works in conjunction with the ACC
system. The forward collision warning system alerts the driver of a
collision risk by illuminating the red warning indicator located in the
IPC information center and in the HUD . The IPC sends a request to the ACM to sound an audible warning chime.
Forward Collision Warning System With CCM
During a possible collision event, the CCM commands:
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the IPC to activate the red warning indicator in the information center.
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the IPC to activate the red warning indicator in the HUD .
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the IPC to activate the chime message.
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the ACM to mute audio volume and signal the chime.
Forward Collision Warning System Without CCM
During a possible collision event, the IPMA commands:
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the IPC to activate the red warning indicator in the information center.
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the IPC to activate the red warning indicator in the HUD .
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the IPC to activate the chime message.
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the ACM to mute audio volume and signal the chime.
System Operation
ACC With Pre-Collision Assist
Item
Description
1
ACM
2
RCM
3
CCM
4
IPC
5
BCM
6
GWM
7
ABS Module
8
IPMA
Network Message Chart
Network Input Messages - ACM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
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The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by stopping and restarting the engine when
your vehicle has stopped. The engine
restarts when you release the brake pedal.
In some situations, your vehicle could
restart before you release the brake pedal,
for example:
To maintain interior comfort.
To recharge the battery.
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
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Using the High Beam Headlamps
Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On and Off
To switch headlamp exit delay on, pull the
turn signal lever toward you after switching
your vehicle ..