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Network Message Chart - Heated Steering Wheel

HSWM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Engine status PCM This message indicates to the HSWM whether the engine is running.
Ignition status BCM Indicates which ignition mode is active.
Steering wheel heat request FCIM Message is used to activate the heated steering wheel function when the touchscreen button is pressed on the FDIM, or when the conditions are met to activate the heated steering wheel (and heated seats) during a remote start.

FCIM Module Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Steering wheel heat request APIM This message informs the FCIM that the heated steering wheel touchscreen button was pressed on the FDIM.
Ambient air temperature filtered IPC This message is used by the FCIM when determining if outside conditions are cold enough to request the heated steering wheel be activated during remote start operation.


SECM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Engine status PCM This message indicates to the HSWM whether the engine is running.
Ignition status BCM Indicates which ignition mode is active.
Steering wheel heat request FCIM Message is used to activate the heated steering wheel function when the touchscreen button is pressed on the FDIM, or when the conditions are met to activate the heated steering wheel (and heated seats) during a remote start.

FCIM Module Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Steering wheel heat request APIM This message informs the FCIM that the heated steering wheel touchscreen button was pressed on the FDIM.
Ambient air temperature filtered IPC This message is used by the FCIM when determining if outside conditions are cold enough to request the heated steering wheel be activated during remote start operation.