General Description

The various DIM input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional areas as indicated on the DIM electrical schematics.

The DIM functions include the following:
^ Class 2 communication requiring DIM interaction.
^ Control of exterior lamps.
^ Control of front foglights.
^ Control of the headlights.
^ Headlamps on with wiper input.
^ Hood ajar switch input w/export.
^ Horn relay control.
^ Interior lamps incandescent dimming.
^ Low side temperature for HVAC compressor.
^ Power moding control over Class 2 serial data circuit.
^ Reverse lockout solenoid control.
^ Steering wheel controls input.
^ Storage of the clock settings and, sending a message out on the class 2 serial data circuit in response to requests from other modules.