Ford Escape: Lane Keeping System / Description and Operation - Lane Keeping System - Overview
Overview
The
Lane Keeping System (LKS) has 2 functions, lane keeping aid and lane
keeping alert. The Lane Keeping System (LKS) utilizes the camera located
in the IPMA to detect
and track the road lane markings. The lane keeping alert detects
unintentional drifting toward the outside of the lane and alerts the
driver through steering wheel vibrations and a visual alert in the IPC
message center. The lane keeping aid assists the driver by
automatically providing steering torque to help the driver keep the
vehicle in the lane.
System Operation
Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping Aid
Item
Description
1
Lane Keeping System Switch
2
IPMA
3
GWM
4
Camera Windshield Defrost Heater
5
RCM
6
SCCM
7
PCM
8
IPC
9
TRM
10
BCM
11
PSCM
12
with active cruise control
13
CCM
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Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Remove the charge port.
Refer to: Charge Port - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (414-03B
High Voltage Battery Charging System - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
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Overview
The
EEC system provides optimum control of the engine through the enhanced
capability of the powertrain control module (PCM). The EEC system also
has an on board diagnostic (OBD) monitoring system with features and
functions to meet federal regulations on exhaust emissions.
The
EEC system has two major divisions: hardware and software. The hardware
includes the PCM, sensors, swit..