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:
- Headlamp switch
- EPB switch
- Overhead console switches (front interior lamp)
- Media hub
- Start-stop switch
- Hazard flasher switch
- Auto-start-stop deactivation switch
- PAD indicator/defrost switch
- Roof opening panel switch
- Sunshade switch
- Steering wheel switches
- Power window switches
- 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.
Description and Operation - Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination - System Operation and Component Description
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..
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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Module Controlled Functions - System Operation and Component Description
System Operation BCM The BCM controls various systems by monitoring inputs from switches, sensors and network messages from other modules and components on the HS-CAN1 , LIN and the GWM . Based on the inputs, the BCM activates outputs. For example, the BCM monitors the HCM inputs and provides voltage to the exterior lamps. BCMC Hybrid The BCMC controls various systems by moni..
Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle A hybrid vehicle has an electric motor and a high voltage battery combined with a gasoline engine. How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work The hybrid vehicle combines electric and gasoline propulsion to provide optimal performance and improved efficiency. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics The gasoline engine starts and stops to provide power whe..
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