Module, Forward Facing Camera (FFCM): Description

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The Forward Facing Camera Module (FFCM) 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 too low, delay and fog.

• Object detection for supporting data fusion (ACC+) 

  - The camera provides additional object, lane and environmental conditions for data fusion. The FFCM will also perform redundancy checks with the ACC radar to verify accurate detection.

• Lane Departure Warning (LDW+)  - LDW+ utilizes 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 Auxiliary Switch Bank Module (ASBM). 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.
• Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+)  - The FFCM 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.