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Network Message Chart

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SODL and SODR Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
BLIS ®/ CTA enable/disable command IPC Used to enable/disable the BLIS ® or CTA based on driver input.
BLIS ®/ CTA LED status DDM or PDM Used to confirm the operating status of the exterior mirror BLIS ®/ CTA LED.
Gear lever position PCM Used to turn the BLIS ® and CTA system on and off depending on 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.
Trailer lamp connected TRM Disables the BLIS ® and CTA when a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.
Turn signal status SASM 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 to deactivate the CTA system when the vehicle speed exceeds preset thresholds.
VIN information BCM Contains VIN information.
Wiper status SASM Used to determine ambient weather conditions for correct system operation.

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 ®/ 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.
Cross traffic alert left status SODL Used to command the CTA IPC chime and the BLIS ® RTT.
Cross traffic alert right status SODR

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.

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.
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