Module, Forward Facing Camera: Description: Description
The Forward Facing Camera Module (FFC) is a stand-alone monocular camera mounted to the inside interior of the front windshield, within the Combined Rear View Mirror Module (CRVMM) housing, that captures and processes video images. The camera will perform the following functions on this model:
- Automatic High Beam Control (AHBC)
- Based on ambient situations, the AHBC feature will control the vehicle high-beam headlights automatically, relieving the driver of the manual operation of the high beam headlights. The AHBC feature automatically turns off the high beams when there is oncoming traffic, preceding traffic, presence of a village, high ambient lighting due to a town or twilight/dusk, when the vehicle driving speed to low, delay and fog.
- Object detection for supporting data fusion (ACC+)
- The FFC acts as a secondary radar for the ACC system. The camera provides additional object, lane and environmental conditions for data fusion. The FFC will also perform redundancy checks with the ACC master radar to verify accurate detection.
- Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) - The FFC in conjunction with the radar sensor is used to detect whether the vehicle is approaching another vehicle or large obstacle in its path too rapidly and will warn/assist the driver in avoiding/mitigating the incident (when enabled). The driver has the ability to adjust the sensitivity and turn brake support on or off in the radio.
The camera and bracket are not adjustable or repairable and must be replaced if inoperable or damaged.