Purpose/Function
An intrusion-minimizing brake pedal has been adopted to the brake pedal to provide for a measure of safety in the event of an accident.
The intrusion-minimizing brake pedal mechanism reduces impact to the lower extremities of the driver by minimizing the amount of rearward brake pedal thrust in a frontal collision.
Construction
The intrusion minimizing brake pedal mechanism is structured on the brake pedal and consists of the following parts.
Pedal arm
Lever
Pin A
Pin B
Pin C
Bracket
Operation
During normal braking
When the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal arm rotates at the pin A fulcrum point, and the pedal depression force is transmitted to the fork of the power brake unit.
This pedal depression force pushes in the fork to operate the brakes.
Intrusion-minimizing operation
In a frontal collision, the brake pedal is forced rearward by the movement of the dashboard.
In response to this, force in the direction of X is applied to the brake pedal lever because the dashboard member and brake pedal lever interfere.
With the addition of force in the direction of X, pin C releases from the lever, and the lever rotates around the pin B fulcrum point.
When the lever rotates, it obstructs pin A at the fulcrum point of the pedal arm.
If the pedal rotates further, pin A separates from the bracket (notch), and the pedal is freed.
By freeing the pedal arm, the force applied to the lower extremities is reduced.
Starter [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
The starter rotates the crankshaft via the ring gear and it serves as a trigger
to start the engine.
Construction
The starter is installed to the rear part of the engine on the left side.
The starter is a coaxial reduction type which can obt ...
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Purpose
The engine oil pressure warning light warns the driver that the engine oil
level is insufficient.
Function
When the instrument cluster receives the engine oil pressure warning light
request signal sent from the PCM via the CAN signal, it illuminates the engine
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Cruise Control System
Outline
Enables driving at a constant speed by setting the vehicle speed with the
cruise control switch instead of operating the accelerator pedal.
The PCM controls the throttle valve actuator to maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed.
Component and function
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