Lane Keeping System (LKS)

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The Lane Keeping System (LKS) has 2 functions, lane keeping aid and lane keeping alert. The Lane Keeping System (LKS) utilizes the camera located in the IPMA to detect and track the road lane markings. The lane keeping alert detects unintentional drifting toward the outside of the lane and alerts the driver through steering wheel vibrations and a visual alert in the IPC message center. The lane keeping aid assists the driver by automatically providing steering torque to help the driver keep the vehicle in the lane. For additional information on the Lane Keeping System (LKS), Refer to: Lane Departure Warning - System Operation and Component Description .

Component Description

EPAS Steering Gear

The EPAS gear is an assembly consisting of a PSCM, a motor, and a steering torque sensor, all of which are serviced as an assembly.

The steering torque sensor is mounted near the input shaft of the EPAS gear and is used by the PSCM to determine how much force is being used to turn the steering wheel.
The EPAS gear has one inner tie rod located at each end of the gear assembly and is available separately for service.
The EPAS gear has one outer tie rod located at each end of the gear assembly and is available separately for service.
The EPAS gear has one bellows boot located at each side of the EPAS gear assembly. Each boot is held in place with 2 boot clamps. The boots and clamps are available for service.
The EPAS gear has isolators located at each attachment point of the gear. These isolators (2 rubber and 1 steel) aid in the reduction of NVH concerns and are not available separately for service.

PSCM

The PSCM is the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for the EPAS system. The module monitors all sensor inputs and HS-CAN2 messages relating to the EPAS system and directly controls the output of the EPAS motor.