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Network Message Chart

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IPC Network Input Messages 

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

ACM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Chime mode IPC Used to command the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) audio chimes on without touchscreen.

DSP Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Chime mode IPC Used to command the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) audio chimes on vehicles with touchscreen.

DDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS ®/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) LED command - left SODL Used to command the LH BLIS ®/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) LED on and off.

PDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS ®/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) LED command - right SODR Used to command the RH BLIS ®/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) LED on and off.

SODL Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS ®/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) enable/disable command IPC Used to enable/disable the BLIS ® or Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) based on driver input.
Ignition key type BCM Used to disable the ability to turn OFF the BLIS ® and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) when a MyKey ® restricted key is in use.
Gear lever position PCM Used to turn the BLIS ® and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system on and off depending the gear lever position.
Vehicle speed PCM Used to activate the BLIS ® after an ignition cycle and deactivate the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system when the vehicle speed exceeds preset thresholds.
Wiper status SCCM Used to determine ambient weather conditions for correct system operation.
Turn signal status SCCM Used to generate the secondary alert when a turn signal is activated.
BLIS ® driver LED status DDM Used to confirm the operating status of the LH exterior mirror BLIS ® LED.
Active park assist system status PAM Disables the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) warnings during active park assist maneuvers.
Trailer lamp connected TRM Disables the BLIS ® and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) when a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.
VIN information BCM Contains VIN information.

SODR Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS ®/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) enable/disable command IPC Used to enable/disable the BLIS ® or Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) based on driver input.
Ignition key type BCM Used to disable the ability to turn OFF the BLIS ® and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) when a MyKey ® restricted key is in use.
Gear lever position PCM Used to turn the BLIS ® and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system on and off depending the gear lever position.
Vehicle speed PCM Used to activate the BLIS ® after an ignition cycle and deactivate the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system when the vehicle speed exceeds preset thresholds.
Wiper status SCCM Used to determine ambient weather conditions for correct system operation.
Turn signal status SCCM Used to generate the secondary alert when a turn signal is activated.
BLIS ® passenger LED status PDM Used to confirm the operating status of the RH exterior mirror BLIS ®) LED.
Active park assist system status PAM Disables the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) warnings during active park assist maneuvers.
Trailer lamp connected TRM Disables the BLIS ® and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) when a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.
VIN information BCM Contains VIN information.