Ford Explorer: Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System / Description and Operation - Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System - Overview

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Overview

The forward collision warning system alerts the driver of a collision risk by illuminating the red warning indicator located in the IPC information center. The IPC sends a request to the ACM to sound an audible warning chime.

Forward Collision Warning System

The forward collision warning system works in conjunction with the ACC system. During a possible collision event, the CCM commands:

the IPC to activate the red warning indicator in the information center.
the IPC to activate the chime message.
the ACM to mute audio volume and signal the chime.

Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System

Description and Operation - Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation ACC With Pre-Collision Assist Item Description 1 ACM 2 RCM 3 CCM 4 IPC 5 BCM 6 GWM 7 ABS mod..

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