Module, Forward Facing Camera (FFCM): Description
The Forward Facing Camera (FFC) (1) is a stand-alone monocular camera mounted to the inside interior of the front windshield that captures and processes video images.
The FFC (1) 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 too low, delay and fog.
- Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW) - The FFC, in conjunction with the ACC module radar sensor, is used to detect whether the vehicle is approaching another vehicle or large obstacle in its path too rapidly and will warn and assist the driver in avoiding and mitigating the incident when enabled. The driver has the ability to adjust the sensitivity and turn brake support on or off in the personalization settings menu.
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - The LDW system utilizes the camera based machine vision sensor to detect and measure vehicle position within lane boundaries when enabled. The system can be turned on or off with a single hard button on the Integrated Center Stack (ICS). The driver can configure the torque feedback amount and warning zone start point through the personalization settings in the radio. Three settings for each are provided.
- Object detection for supporting data fusion
- The camera provides additional object, lane and environmental conditions for data fusion. The FFC will also perform redundancy checks with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) module radar to verify accurate detection.
The FFC and the FFC bracket are not adjustable or repairable and must be replaced if inoperable or damaged.