Component Description: APIM

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The APIM can be operated with the ignition in RUN, ACC, or OFF.

The APIM receives stereo and mono inputs. Stereo inputs include audio from the USB port, audio input jack, and connected Bluetooth media device. Mono inputs include audio from the outside device during a phone call and inputs from the SYNC® microphone.

The APIM sends stereo and mono audio signals to the ACM as fluctuating AC voltage. Stereo outputs include audio from the USB port, audio input jack, and connected Bluetooth media device. Mono outputs include audio from the Text-To-Speech (TTS) feature, incoming call ringtone, ringback tone, outside device during a phone call, voice or tone prompts initiated from the steering wheel switches and infotainment centerstack, route guidance voice or tone prompts, and SYNC® system instructions.

The Text-To-Speech (TTS) feature minimizes driver distraction by speaking certain text information so it does not have to be read from the centerstack infotainment display and/or device while driving.

The APIM consists of 2 internal modules: the Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) and the Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP). The modules are not replaceable individually, but can be flashed independently if required.

The Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) interfaces with all of the inputs to the APIM . It contains an analog-to-digital-to-analog converter, as well as the Bluetooth chipset. Any Application upgrades that are available to the consumer are loaded directly to the Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) through the USB port.

The Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) provides an interface between the Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) and the vehicle. Its main functions are controlling the APIM power management and translating inbound and outbound CAN signals. In addition, the Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) queries the modules on the network to retrieve any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) when a vehicle health report is requested.

The APIM requires programming when it is replaced.