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Network Communication

The following adaptive cruise control system components communicate via the HS-CAN:

NOTE: While there are numerous messages internal to the adaptive cruise control system module, the following messages are utilized by the adaptive cruise control system in conjunction with outside systems.
CAN MODULE COMMUNICATION MESSAGE CHART

Broadcast Message Originating Module Network Type Receiving Module(s)
ABS event in progress ABS module HS-CAN
  • PCM
  • C-CM
  • Restraints Control Module (RCM)
Accelerator pedal position PCM HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • IPC
  • RCM
Accelerometer and yaw sensor data (gateway) ABS module HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • IPC
Adaptive cruise control brake status C-CM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
Adaptive cruise control button status PCM HS-CAN
  • C-CM
Adaptive cruise control cancel/resume status C-CM HS-CAN
  • PCM
Adaptive cruise control deceleration C-CM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
Adaptive cruise control deceleration status ABS module HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • PCM
Adaptive cruise control display command C-CM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Adaptive cruise control follow indicator request C-CM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Adaptive cruise control follow speed C-CM HS-CAN
  • PCM
Adaptive cruise control gap setting C-CM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Adaptive cruise control indicator command C-CM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Adaptive cruise control set speed PCM HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • IPC
Adaptive cruise control system status C-CM HS-CAN
  • PCM
Adaptive cruise control system status PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
Adaptive cruise control target speed C-CM HS-CAN
  • PCM
Brake lamp switch status PCM HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • RCM
Cruise control module present PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
Cruise control deactivator switch status PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
Cruise control indicator status PCM HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
Engine torque data PCM HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)
  • C-CM
Engine type PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • IPC
Headlamp high beam warning indicator request (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • C-CM
Headlamp low beam status (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • HCM
Ignition key read data (non-RFA) IPC HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • PCM
  • RCM
Ignition switch position Smart Junction Box (SJB) MS-CAN IPC
Ignition switch position (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • HCM
  • Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
  • PCM
  • RCM
Parking brake status (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • C-CM
  • PCM
Park lamp status (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • C-CM
Stability control event in progress ABS module HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • PCM
  • RCM
Stability control data status ABS module HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • IPC
  • RCM
Sunload sensor data (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • C-CM
Traction control event in progress with stability control ABS module HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • PCM
  • RCM
Traction control event in progress without stability control PCM HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • RCM
Transmission selector (PRNDL) status PCM HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • Headlamp Control Module (HCM)
  • IPC
  • Parking Aid Module (PAM)
  • RCM
Vehicle speed PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • HCM
  • IPC
  • OCSM
  • RCM
Vehicle speed display offset and scaling IPC HS-CAN
  • C-CM
  • PCM
Vehicle type PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • APIM
  • C-CM
  • HUD module
  • IPC
VIN information PCM HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • ABS module
  • C-CM
  • IPC
  • OCSM
  • RCM
Wheel speed data ABS module HS-CAN
  • 4X4 control module
  • C-CM
  • PCM
Windshield wiper status IPC HS-CAN
  • C-CM
Yaw sensor data RCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module