Description & Operation

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.

Steering columns are designated as fixed-column or tilt-column, and as column-shift or floor-shift. Column-shift and floor-shift columns are same with an exception of shift lever and related components. Multifunction switch (located on left side of column) incorporates wiper/washer and cruise control switches, and acts as a mechanical link to hazard and turn signal switches.