Adjustable Pedals System

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

General
The Adjustable Pedals System (APS) is designed to enable the fore and aft repositioning of the brake and accelerator pedals. This results in improved ergonomics in relation to the steering wheel for taller and shorter drivers. Being able to adjust the pedal positions also allows the driver to set steering wheel tilt and seat position to the most comfortable position. The effort required for pedal application will not change regardless of pedal position.

Change of pedal position is accomplished by means of a motor driven screw. Operating the adjustable pedal switch activates the pedal drive motor. The pedal drive motor turns a screw that changes the position of the accelerator pedal. The motor also drives a cable connected to a gear box that changes the brake pedal position the same distance as the accelerator pedal. The pedals can be moved rearward (closer to the driver) or forward (away from the driver). Each pedal is moved on its activating lever to a position where the driver feels most comfortable. The position and operation of the activating levers are not changed.

Neither the pedal drive motor nor drive mechanism are subject to the mechanical stress of brake or accelerator application.

System Features:
^ Pedal Adjustment Inhibitors
Pedal adjustment is inhibited when the vehicle is in reverse or when cruise control is engaged.
^ Memory
An optional memory feature is available. This allows storing of one or two preferred pedal positions in the Adjustable Pedal Module (APM). A preferred position can be stored and recalled using the door-mounted switches. A stored pedal position can be recalled (but not stored) using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) if equipped with the memory feature.
^ Adjustable Pedal Feedback Message (if equipped with optional memory feature)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display a message when the APS is disabled. i.e.: "Adjustable Pedal Disabled - Cruise Control Engaged" or "Adjustable Pedal Disabled -Vehicle in Reverse".
^ Damage Prevention
Foot pressure or debris can stall pedal adjustment. In order to avoid damage to system components during pedal adjustment, the APM will monitor pedal position sensor voltage. If the APM does not detect expected voltage change within 1.5 seconds, it will cut power to the adjustable pedal motor.