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Network Message Chart

Module Network Input Messages - ABS Module 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Accelerator pedal position PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message provides the ABS module with the current accelerator pedal position and notifies the ABS module if the data is valid or invalid. The ABS module uses accelerator pedal position information for correct operation of the traction control, ESC, RSC and hill start assist systems.
Adaptive cruise control cancel request CCM This message is sent by the CCM to inform the ABS module the driver has cancelled the adaptive cruise function.
Adaptive cruise control deceleration request CCM This message contains the amount of deceleration currently required by the adaptive cruise control system to maintain the distance gap set by the driver.
Adaptive cruise control distance sensitivity CCM This message contains the distance level currently required by the adaptive cruise control system to maintain the distance gap set by the driver; level 1, level 2 or level 3.
Ambient air temperature PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current ambient air temperature which the module uses for monitoring various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
AWD locking status PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current transfer case locked status; OK, completely opened by command, inactive, fault, warning, disabled, fully locked by command, torque limited by command, under external torque control and undefined. The ABS module requests transfer case unlocking during traction control, ESC and RSC operations.
Battery voltage BCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current battery voltage which the module uses for monitoring various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Brake pedal applied PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. Used to inform the ABS module the driver has pressed the brake pedal and notifies the ABS module if the data is valid or invalid. This message is used by the ABS module to check the brake pressure sensor located inside the HCU and for traction control, ESC, RSC and hill start assist operations.
Cruise control status PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current cruise control system status: off, denied, standby or active; and the current cruise control mode: not active, keeping speed, accelerating, decelerating, resuming high, resuming low, tap up waiting, tap down waiting.
Door ajar status BCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module when a door, the hood or the liftgate is opened. The ABS module resets the parameters for ESC, RSC and hill start assist operations.
Driver safety belt buckle status RCM This message provides the ABS module with the current driver safety belt buckle status; belted, unbelted, faulty or unknown. The ABS module uses the safety belt status for hill start assist operation.
Engine torque available PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current amount of engine torque reduction available to assist with traction control, ESC and RSC.
Engine RPM PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. Used to inform the ABS module of the current engine RPM. The ABS module uses this information for traction control, ESC, RSC and hill start assist operations.
Engine status PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current engine start-stop status (if equipped); engine off, engine on, engine auto stopped or not used.
EPAS status PSCM This message informs the ABS module of the current EPAS status; active or inactive.
Factory mode BCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current vehicle life cycle mode; normal, factory, transport or not used. The ABS and stability control features operate differently depending on the current vehicle life cycle.
Gear lever position PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of which gear the driver has selected. This information is used for ESC, RSC and hill start assist operations.
Hill descent control request ATCM This message informs the ABS module the driver has requested the hill descent control system to be activated or deactivated.
Hill start assist mode request IPC This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module the driver has requested the hill start assist system to be activated or deactivated.
Ignition status BCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current ignition status; off, accessory, run, start, unknown or invalid.
Odometer master value IPC This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current odometer value.
Parking brake active BCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message provides the ABS module with the current parking brake status; applied or not applied. This information is used for hill start assist operation.
Power pack status PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current engine torque status; power pack off - torque not available, power pack on - torque not available, start in progress - torque not available or power pack on - torque available. This information is used for the traction control, hill start assist, ESC and RSC feature operation.
Reverse gear status PCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message informs the ABS module of the current reverse gear status; inactive not confirmed, inactive confirmed, active not confirmed, active confirmed or fault. This information is used for ESC, RSC and hill start assist operations.
RCM serial number RCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. The ABS module stores the RCM serial number and verifies the serial number when the vehicle is started or the ignition is set to ON or ACC. Over time, the ABS module learns the offset of the stability sensors inside the RCM. When a new RCM serial number is found and the Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD) Initialization procedure is carried out using a diagnostic scan tool, the ABS module resets the offset values learned for the yaw rate sensor, lateral accelerometer and roll rate sensor.
Steering wheel angle PSCM (vehicles without active park assist) The ABS module uses steering angle sensor information for ESC and RSC operation. This message provides the ABS module with the current steering wheel angle in degrees as well as the steering wheel angle count (number or revolutions).
Steering wheel angle SCCM (vehicles with active park assist) The ABS module uses steering angle sensor information for ESC and RSC operation. This message provides the ABS module with the current steering wheel angle in degrees as well as the steering wheel angle count (number or revolutions).
Terrain mode request ATCM This message informs the ABS module of the current driver requested terrain mode; sand mode, mud ruts mode, rock crawl mode, dynamic mode, undefined, fail-safe default or special operating mode off. The ABS module adjusts the operating parameters of the various stability control systems depending on which terrain mode is selected.
Vehicle configuration data BCM This message is sent to the GWM and then to the ABS module. This message provides the ABS module with the current optional and configured items such as tire size, axle ratio, manual or automatic transaxle, keyless entry and VIN.
Vehicle lateral acceleration data RCM This message provides the ABS module with the current vehicle lateral acceleration data and notifies the ABS module if the data is valid or invalid. The ABS module uses the lateral acceleration data for traction control, ESC and RSC feature operation.
Vehicle longitudinal acceleration data RCM This message provides the ABS module with the current vehicle longitudinal acceleration data and notifies the ABS module if the data is valid or invalid. The ABS module uses the longitudinal acceleration data for ESC and RSC feature operation.
Vehicle roll rate data RCM This message provides the ABS module with the current vehicle roll rate data and notifies the ABS module if the data is valid or invalid. The ABS module uses the longitudinal acceleration data for RSC feature operation.
Vehicle yaw rate data RCM This message provides the ABS module with the current vehicle yaw rate data and notifies the ABS module if the data is valid or invalid. The ABS module uses the yaw rate data for ESC and RSC feature operation.
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