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General Description

The DIM is wired to the class 2 serial data line. 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:
- Control of headlights and exterior lamps.
- Horn relay control.
- Interior lamps incandescent dimming.
- Lamps On signal with wiper/washer.
- Power moding control over class 2 serial data line.
- Steering wheel controls.
- Storage of the clock settings and, sending a message out on the class 2 serial data circuit in response to requests from other modules.