Network Message Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IPMB Network Input Messages

Broadcast Message	Originating Module	Message Purpose
Camera commands	APIM	Used to command the visual park aid alert and zoom level on and off based on driver inputs through the FDIM.
Front camera view switch status	FCIM	Used to switch the front parking aid camera views when any gear other than reverse is selected.
Gear lever position	PCM	Used to switch to the rear camera views when reverse gear is selected.
Parking aid sensor data	PAM	Used to generate the visual highlights in the zone where an object is detected by the parking aid system.
Steering angle	ABS Module	Used to generate the intended vehicle path for the active guideline feature.
Trailer lamp connected	TRM	Disables the guidelines and visual park aid alert when a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle. (if equipped with trailer tow)
Vehicle speed	PCM	Used to support the front and rear camera standby mode. Turns the camera image output off when vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or greater and turns the camera image output on when the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.

ABS Module Network Input Messages

Broadcast Message	Originating Module	Message Purpose
Steering wheel angle sensor data	PSCM	The ABS module uses the steering angle sensor data to generate the steering angle message that is sent to the IPMB to support the active guideline feature.

APIM Network Input Messages

Broadcast Message	Originating Module	Message Purpose
Camera status	IPMB	Used to enable the video display when the front parking aid camera view switch is pressed and any gear except reverse is selected.
Gear lever position	PCM	Used to enable the video display when reverse gear is selected.
Parking aid sensor data	PAM	Used to generate the visual highlights in the zone where an object is detected by the rear audible parking aid system.
Vehicle speed	PCM	When the video delay feature is turned on, this message is used to turn the rear camera display off after the vehicle speed exceeds a preset threshold.