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Network Message Chart

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NETWORK MESSAGE CHART - ABS MODULE

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Adaptive cruise control_brake deceleration request C-CM  Used for cruise control automatic braking.
Brake pedal applied PCM  Used for brake switch input.
NETWORK MESSAGE CHART - C-CM

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Accelerator pedal position PCM  Used for accelerator pedal status.
Vehicle configuration data_Cruise control BCM  Used for comparison checking adaptive cruise control configuration.
Brake pedal applied PCM  Used for brake switch input.
Cruise control override PCM  Deactivates speed control.
Ignition status BCM  Used for ignition switch position input.
Steering wheel switch_speed control SCCM  Used for speed control enable/disable, gap settings and operating mode request.
Transmission gear position actual TCM  (if equipped) Deactivates speed control when transmission gear other than D or OD is selected.
Stability control event in progress ABS  module Deactivates speed control when requested.
Traction control event in progress
Vehicle lateral acceleration RCM  Deactivates speed control when requested.
Vehicle longitudinal acceleration
Vehicle yaw rate
NETWORK MESSAGE CHART - IPC

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Adaptive cruise control_brake deceleration request C-CM  Data used to generate message center display for driver braking intervention.
Adaptive cruise control_gap setting C-CM  Data used to generate message center display indicating adaptive cruise control gap setting.
Adaptive cruise control_message display C-CM  Data used to generate message center display indicating adaptive cruise control status.
Cruise control mode PCM  Indicates speed control operating mode.
Cruise control override PCM  Driver overriding cruise control with accelerator pedal.
Cruise control set speed PCM  Data used for set speed display.
Cruise control status PCM  Data used for speed control indicator status.
Forward collision warning chime request C-CM  Used to sound chime requesting driver braking intervention.
NETWORK MESSAGE CHART - PCM

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
ACC_request denied C-CM  Data used to indicate that conditions or system status is not correct to set adaptive cruise control.
Adaptive cruise control cancel request C-CM  Disables adaptive cruise control.
Steering wheel switch_speed control SCCM  Used for speed control enable/disable and operating mode request.
Transmission gear position actual TCM  Deactivates speed control when transmission gear other than D or OD is selected.
Speed control deactivation request ABS  module Deactivates speed control when requested.
Stability control event in progress
Traction control event in progress
Vehicle lateral acceleration RCM  Deactivates speed control when requested.
Vehicle longitudinal acceleration
Vehicle roll sense
Vehicle yaw rate