Component Descriptions:

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Active Safety Control Module

The Active Safety Control Module analyzes data from various modules, sensors, and switches to provide enhanced safety features. Inputs and outputs can either be connected directly to the Active Safety Control Module or communicate though serial data. The Active Safety Control Module communicates on a dedicated Object Bus to the long range radar sensor module and the Frontview Camera Module. A problem on the Object Bus may result in multiple DTCs since the Active Safety Control Module may not be able to communicate with some or all modules on the bus. See Data Link Communications Description and Operation for more serial data information.

The Active Safety Control Module will alert the driver to a vehicle ahead and provide forward collision alert and lane departure warnings. The alerts and warnings can be user-selected to be audible through the audio system or haptic using the Active Safety Seat. In addition, the Active Safety Control Module will provide driver assistance through integrated brake assist, automatic collision preparation, and adaptive cruise control.

If there is a DTC set in any of the modules that the Active Safety Control Module uses as inputs, it will send a "Service Driver Assist" to the instrument cluster to alert the driver of a problem with the system. No other specific details are given unless the driver attempts to activate a specific system. For example if the driver attempts to turn on Lane Departure Warning, the instrument cluster will display "Lane Departure Unavailable" and the indictor will flash and then go out. A scan tool must be used to read the DTCs that are causing the malfunction to help find the problem.

Active Safety Control Module Inputs:
- Park Assist Switch
- Lane Departure Warning Switch
- Forward Collision Alert Switch
- Radar Sensor Module - Long Range
- Frontview Camera Module
- Front and Rear Park Assist Module
- Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor
- Wheel Speed Sensors
- Steering Wheel Angle Sensor
- EBCM
Active Safety Control Module Outputs:
- ECM
- TCM
- EBCM
- ONSTAR
- BCM
- Memory Seat Module (for haptic seat alerts)
- Instrument Cluster (for alerts and heads up display if equipped)
- Radio (for audio alerts)
- Park Assist Switch Indicator
- Lane Departure Warning Switch Indicator

Parking Assist Switch

Parking assist can be activated or deactivated by pressing the parking assist switch. See owners manual for exact location of the park assist switch. The Parking Assist Switch is hard-wired to the Active Safety Control Module. The switch contains a LED that is controlled by the Active Safety Control Module to indicate if the parking assist feature is enabled.

Lane Departure Warning Switch

The Lane Departure Warning feature can be activated or deactivated by pressing the Lane Departure Warning Switch. See owners manual for exact location of the Lane Departure Warning Switch. The Lane Departure Warning Switch is hard-wired to the Active Safety Control Module. The switch contains a LED that is controlled by the Active Safety Control Module to indicate if lane departure warning feature is enabled.

Forward Collision Alert Switch

The Forward Collision Alert System can be adjusted to set the range of the warning by pressing the Forward Collision Alert Switch. The Forward Collision Alert can be set to Far, Medium, Near, or Off. See owners manual for exact location of the Forward Collision Alert Switch. The Forward Collision Alert Switch is hard-wired to the Body Control Module and is communicated to the Active Safety Control Module through serial data.

Radar Sensor Module - Long Range

The Radar Sensor Module - Long Range is located behind the front grille emblem and is used in the 30-200 meters (98-656 ft) range. The Radar Sensor Module - Long Range communicates on the Object Bus to the Active Safety Control Module. In addition to the wiring harness ground, the module is grounded through the mounting bracket.

Frontview Camera Module

The Frontview Camera Module is located behind the windshield, looking out at the road ahead and detects lane markings and vehicles directly ahead, within a distance of approximately 60 meters (197 ft). The Frontview Camera Module is used for lane departure warning and forward collision alert systems. The Frontview Camera Module communicates on the Object Bus to the Active Safety Control Module.

Front and Rear Park Assist Module

The Front and Rear Park Assist Module uses ultrasonic object sensors located in the front and rear bumper fascia to provide distance measurements to nearby objects. The Front and Rear Park Assist Module sends rear object data to the Active Safety Control Module on the Low Speed GMLAN.