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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 control the BLISRTT indicator and trailer blind spot information message center displays.
BLIS trailer tow right status SODR
Cross traffic alert left status SODL Used to control the CTA audio chime and the BLIS off 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 BLIS/ CTA message center displays.
Side obstacle sensor status - right SODR Used to communicate the operating status of the SODR and to command the BLIS/ CTA message center displays.

HUD Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Cross traffic alert left status SODL Used to control the CTAHUD functions
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 BLIS/ HUD alert.
Side obstacle sensor status - right SODR Used to communicate the operating status of the SODR and to command the BLIS/ HUD alert.

ACM Network Input Messages 

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

DSP Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Chime source IPC Used to command the 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 LHBLIS®/ CTALED on and off.
Side obstacle sensor status-left SODL Used to command the LHBLIS®/ CTALED on and off.
Side detect left illumination SODL Used to command the LHBLIS®/ CTALED brightness level.

PDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Cross traffic alert right status SODR Used to command the RHBLIS®/ CTALED on and off.
Side obstacle sensor status-right SODR Used to command the RHBLIS®/ CTALED on and off.
Side detect right illumination SODR Used to command the RHBLIS®/ CTALED brightness level.

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