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Network Message Chart

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IPC Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS trailer tow left status SODL Used to communicate the operating status of the SODL and to command the BLIS ®.
BLIS trailer tow right status SODR Used to communicate the operating status of the SODR and to command the BLIS ®.
Cross traffic alert left status SODL Used to command the CTA audio chime and the BLIS ® RTT.
Cross traffic alert right status SODR
Side obstacle sensor status - left SODL Used to communicate the operating status of the SODL and to command the CTA message center displays.
Side obstacle sensor status - right SODR Used to communicate the operating status of the SODR and to command the CTA message center displays.

ACM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Chime source IPC Used to command the all audio chimes on without touchscreen.

DSP Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Chime source IPC Used to command the all audio chimes on vehicles with touchscreen.

DDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Cross traffic alert left status SODL Used to command the LH BLIS ®/ CTA LED on and off.
Side obstacle sensor status-left SODL Used to command the LH BLIS ®/ CTA LED on and off.
Side detect left illumination SODL Used to command the LH BLIS ®/ CTA LED on and off.

PDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Cross traffic alert right status SODR Used to command the RH BLIS ®/ CTA LED on and off.
Side obstacle sensor status-right SODR Used to command the RH BLIS ®/ CTA LED on and off.
Side detect right illumination SODR Used to command the RH BLIS ®/ CTA LED on and off.

SODL Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS ® LED status driver side DDM Used to confirm the operating status of the LH exterior mirror BLIS ® LED.
BLIS ®/ CTA enable/disable command IPC Used to enable/disable the BLIS ® or CTA based on driver input.
Front wiper status SCCM Used to determine ambient weather conditions for correct system operation.
Gear lever position PCM Used to turn the BLIS ® and CTA system on and off depending the gear lever position.
Ignition key type BCM Used to disable the ability to turn off the BLIS ® and CTA when a MyKey ® restricted key is in use.
Trailer lamp connected TRM Disables the BLIS ® and CTA when a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.
Turn signal switch status SCCM Used to generate the secondary alert when a turn signal is activated.
Vehicle speed PCM The vehicle speed input is used to turn the BLIS ® on above 10 km/h (6 mph).

SODR Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS ® LED status driver side PDM Used to confirm the operating status of the RH exterior mirror BLIS ®) LED.
BLIS ®/ CTA enable/disable command IPC Used to enable/disable the BLIS ® or CTA based on driver input.
Front wiper status SCCM Used to determine ambient weather conditions for correct system operation.
Gear lever position PCM Used to turn the BLIS ® and CTA system on and off depending the gear lever position.
Ignition key type BCM Used to disable the ability to turn off the BLIS ® and CTA when a MyKey ® restricted key is in use.
Trailer lamp connected TRM Disables the BLIS ® and CTA when a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.
Turn signal switch status SCCM Used to generate the secondary alert when a turn signal is activated.
Vehicle speed PCM The vehicle speed input is used to turn the BLIS ® on above 10 km/h (6 mph).