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:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure ..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the clips, the trim anchors and remove the center upper liftgate interior trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconnect the connectors, remove the bolt and the AM / F..