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Network Message Charts

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System Diagram 

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Network Message Chart 

SOD-L Module Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Active park assist status PAM Used to disable CTA system during active park assist parking.
Cross traffic alert enable/disable command IPC Used to enable or disable the CTA system.
Day/night status BCM Used to determine day/night operation for correct system operation.
Ignition status BCM Used to enable the SOD-L and SOD-R.
Parklamp status BCM Used to determine day/night operation for correct system operation.
Right obstacle detection status SOD-R Used to communicate the SOD-R is blocked.
Selector lever (PRNDL) status PCM Used to enable the CTA system when the transmission selector is in reverse (R).
Side obstacle detection enable/disable command IPC Used to enable the SOD-L and SOD-R.
Wiper motor status BCM Used to determine rain conditions for correct system operation.

SOD-R Module Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Active park assist status PAM Used to disable CTA system during active park assist parking.
Cross traffic alert enable/disable command IPC Used to enable or disable the CTA system.
Day/night status BCM Used to determine day/night operation for correct system operation.
Ignition status BCM Used to enable the SOD-L and SOD-R.
Left obstacle detection status SOD-L Used to communicate the SOD-L is blocked.
Parklamp status BCM Used to determine day/night operation for correct system operation.
Selector lever (PRNDL) status PCM Used to enable the CTA system when the transmission selector is in reverse (R).
Side obstacle detection enable/disable command IPC Used to enable the SOD-L and SOD-R.
Wiper motor status BCM Used to determine rain conditions for correct system operation.

IPC Module Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Audio chime request SOD-L /SOD-R Used to request the CTA chime.
Left side obstacle detection enable/disable status SOD-L Used to communicate the operation status of the SOD-L.
Right side obstacle detection enable/disable status SOD-R Used to communicate the operation status of the SOD-R.