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Network Message Chart

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IPC Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Cross traffic alert left status SODL Used to command the CTA audio chime and the BLIS® 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.

ACM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Chime source IPC Used to command the CTA audio chimes.

DDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS®/ CTA LED command - left SODL Used to command the LH BLIS®/ CTA LED on and off.
Day/night status BCM Used to determine ambient lighting conditions for correct SODLBLIS®/ CTA LED brightness level.

PDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS®/ CTA LED command - right SODR Used to command the RH BLIS®/ CTA LED on and off.
Day/night status BCM Used to determine ambient lighting conditions for correct SODRBLIS®/ CTA LED brightness level.

SODL Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS®/ CTA enable command IPC Used to enable/disable the BLIS® or CTA based on driver input.
BLIS® driver LED status DDM Used to confirm the operating status of the LH exterior mirror BLIS® LED.
Front wiper status SCCM Used to determine ambient weather conditions for correct system operation.
Gear lever position PCM Used to turn the BLIS® and CTA system on and off depending the gear lever position.
Ignition key type BCM Used to disable the ability to turn OFF the BLIS® and CTA when a MyKey® restricted key is in use.
Turn signal switch status SCCM Used to generate the secondary alert when a turn signal is activated.
Vehicle speed PCM Used to activate the BLIS® after an ignition cycle and deactivate the CTA system when the vehicle speed exceeds preset thresholds.
VIN information BCM Contains VIN information.

SODR Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS®/ CTA enable command IPC Used to enable/disable the BLIS® or CTA based on driver input.
BLIS® passenger LED status PDM Used to confirm the operating status of the RH exterior mirror BLIS® LED.
Front wiper status SCCM Used to determine ambient weather conditions for correct system operation.
Gear lever position PCM Used to turn the BLIS® and CTA system on and off depending the gear lever position.
Ignition key type BCM Used to disable the ability to turn OFF the BLIS® and CTA when a MyKey® restricted key is in use.
Turn signal switch status SCCM Used to generate the secondary alert when a turn signal is activated.
Vehicle speed PCM Used to activate the BLIS® after an ignition cycle and deactivate the CTA system when the vehicle speed exceeds preset thresholds.
VIN information BCM Contains VIN information.