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.