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Network Message Chart

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
ABS active ABS module Disables the lane keeping system during an ABS activation.
Hands off status PSCM Used to determine if a driver's hands are on the steering wheel when the lane keeping aid system is active. If a hands off condition is detected, the driver will be alerted via the message center and warning chime.
Ignition status BCM Enables and disables the IPMA based on the ignition switch position.
Lane keeping system menu status IPC Used to communicate the current lane keeping alert sensitivity and intensity message center selections.
Lane keeping system suppression PSCM Disables the lane keeping system in the event of an evasive steering maneuver by the driver.
Lane keeping system switch status SASM Used to communicate the lane keeping switch state to the IPMA.
Stability/traction control indicator request ABS module Used to temporary disable the lane keeping system during a traction or stability control intervention.
Steering angle SASM Used to communicate current steering wheel angle.
Turn indicator switch position BCM When the turn signal is activated, this message is used to suppress the lane keeping on the side of the vehicle corresponding the turn signal direction.
Vehicle yaw rate RCM Used for the lane tracking and feedback calculation.
Vehicle lateral acceleration ABS module Used to temporary disable the lane keeping system in the event that the lateral acceleration of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Vehicle longitudinal acceleration ABS module Used to temporary disable the lane keeping system in the event that the longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Vehicle speed ABS module Enables the lane keeping alert when the vehicle speed is above 65 km/h (40 mph).
Wiper speed information BCM Provides windshield wiper status information to the IPMA.

Module Network Input Messages - PSCM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Calculated steering angle IPMA Provides a reference steering angle for PSCM intervention
Lane keeping alert request IPMA Request to provide haptic feedback (vibration) through the steering wheel to alert the driver of a lane departure.
Lane keeping aid request IPMA Request for steering torque when a lane departure is detected and the lane keeping aid is on.
Road curvature data IPMA Provides road curvature as detected by the camera. Used to calculate required steering torque for lane keeping aid interventions.

Module Network Input Messages - IPC 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Camera status IPMA Used to display camera status messages.
Hands off warning IPMA Used to display a hands off warning message and sounds a chime through the audio system
Lane keeping alert request IPMA Used to generate the lane keeping alert visual warnings and the overhead vehicle status graphic in the message center.
Lane keeping aid status IPMA Used to display the lane keeping system status (suppressed, available and active states).
Lane keeping system switch position BCM Used to communicate the lane keeping system switch position, as received by the BCM from the SASM on the LIN.

Module Network Input Messages - BCM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Front camera defog request IPMA Request to turn the IPMA camera heated windshield element on or off based on feedback from the IPMA camera.