Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Multifunction Electronic Modules » Component Description
Ambient air temperature

The ambient air temperature sensor is connected via a cable to the GEM. It measures the outside air temperature to an accuracy of around +-0.5 C.

The GEM broadcasts the ambient air temperature on the medium speed CAN bus, where it can be evaluated by various systems.

Brake fluid level

The brake fluid level switch is connected via a cable to the GEM.

The GEM transmits a message on the medium speed CAN bus. The instrument cluster then transfers this message to the high speed CAN bus where it is made available for various other functions.

Automatic headlamps

Refer to: Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).

Combined rain sensor/light sensor

Refer to: Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).

Windshield wash/wipe system

Refer to: Wipers and Washers (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Description and Operation).

Anti-theft

Refer to: Anti-Theft - Active (419-01 Anti-Theft - Active, Description and Operation).

Electric booster Heater

Refer to: Auxiliary Climate Control (412-02 Auxiliary Climate Control, Description and Operation).

Climate control

Refer to: Climate Control (412-01 Climate Control, Description and Operation).

Battery charging (Smart Charge)

Ignition overload protection

Headlamp switch-off delay

Turn signals

Interior lighting

Heated windscreen

Heated rear window and heated external mirrors

Ambient air temperature