Ford Escape: Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination / Description and Operation - Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination - Overview
Overview
Dimmable Illumination
Dimmable
illumination provides backlighting to switches and control components
when the parking lamps are on. The instrument panel dimmer switch is
used to increase or decrease the level of intensity for the dimmable
backlit components. The BCM is the master module that controls the dimmable illumination.
Dimmable backlit switches and components are:
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Headlamp switch
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EPB switch
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Overhead console switches (front interior lamp)
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Media hub
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Start-stop switch
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Hazard flasher switch
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Auto-start-stop deactivation switch
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PAD indicator/defrost switch
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Roof opening panel switch
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Sunshade switch
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Steering wheel switches
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Power window switches
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Door lock switches
When
the autolamp feature activates during the daytime, the message center
illumination remains at full intensity and can not be dimmed using the
instrument panel dimmer switch. If the vehicle travels under a bridge or
through a tunnel and a low level of ambient light is detected, the
illumination brightness of the message center changes to the last level
set by BCM . The message center illumination changes back to full intensity when the intense ambient light is restored.
System Operation
System Diagram - Networked Illumination
Item
Description
1
APIM
2
Light Sensor
3
ACM
4
IPC
5
DDM
6
PDM
7
BCM
8
RF Door Lock Switch
9
RF Door Window Control Switch
10
LF Door Window Control Switch
11
RR Door Window Control Switch
12
LR Door Window Con..
Other information:
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below.
NOTE:
Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced.
Clean with a mild soap and wate..
Adjustment
Vertical Alignment
NOTE:
In order to align the CCM
, the front bumper cover must be removed to access the sensor and the
vehicle must be in a wheel alignment bay station so that the vehicle is
level.
NOTE:
Damage to the CCM bracket may affect correct alignment. When aligning
the CCM , inspect the CCM bracket for damage and repair as necessary
before carrying out the ali..