Ford Escape: Pedestrian Alert System / Description and Operation - Pedestrian Alert System - Overview
Overview
Due
to the quiet nature of vehicles operating in electric mode, pedestrians
may not be aware of the presence and operation of the vehicle, creating
a risk for injury. The pedestrian alert system provides an audible
sound from front and rear mounted speakers to alert of a vehicle
approaching in forward or reverse at vehicle speeds between 0-30 km/h
(0-8 mph).
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
PACM
2
PCM
3
IPC
4
Rear sounder
5
BCM
6
SOBDMC
7
Front sounder
Network Message Charts
Module Network Input Messages - PACM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Factory ..
Other information:
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 75 minutes (depending on region). Current drains
can be tested with the following..
Check
NOTE:
Car shown, trucks are similar.
Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
Set the parking brake on.
For automatic transmission place the selector lever in
DRIVE (D). For manual transmission place the gearshift lever in FIRST
GEAR.
Place the test objects in position shown in the diagram. Refer to specifications in this section..