Lincoln Aviator: Power Steering / Description and Operation - Power Steering - Overview
Overview
The EPAS
system provides steering assist by replacing the conventional hydraulic
valve system with a steering gear equipped with an integrated
electrical motor and PSCM. The motor operation and level of steering assist provided is controlled by the PSCM.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
SECM
2
ECU
3
Private CAN
4
IPMA
5
SIMA
6
PSCM
7
GWM
8
Locking solenoid
9
SASM
10
BCM
11
PCM
12
IPC
13
SUMA
14
RCM
15
Motor
16
HVAC module
17
APIM
Network Input Message Chart
SECM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Active front steering request
PSCM
Requests steering angle changes for stability control events...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
EPAS gear
2
EPAS motor
3
EPAS position sensor
4
EPAS torque sensor
5
PSCM
6
GWM
7
PCM
8
IPC
9
BCM
10
RCM
11
ABS
12
IPMB
13
IPMA
14
PAM
15
SASM
16
SCCM
17
SUMA
Network Message Chart
PSCM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Anti-lock brake control activated
ABS module
Informs the PSCM an anti-lock brake event is taking place...
Other information:
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of
position or with the seatback reclined too
far can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor...
The acceleration controls consist of the accelerator pedal, APP sensor and bracket assembly.
The throttle is controlled by an APP sensor on the accelerator pedal assembly. The APP sensor sends a signal to the PCM
in response to throttle pedal movements initiated by the driver...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints
in the vehicle are combination lap and
shoulder belts.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that
you securely fasten the tongue in the
buckle.

To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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