Description & Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting ANY repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

All vehicles are equipped with tilt columns, with tilt lever located on lower left side of column. Multifunction switch is integral of lever on left side of column. Multifunction switch controls turn signals, headlight high/low beam, headlight flash-to-pass and cruise control functions. Lever on right side of column contains all windshield wiper/washer switch functions.

Some models are equipped with electronic telescoping column, allowing fore and aft movement of steering wheel. If equipped, self-diagnostics are available for isolating faults with this system. See MEMORY SYSTEMS - CORVETTE article.