Mechanical System Operation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The hazard switch is located above the heater control assembly and controls the operation of the hazard lamp circuit. Pressing the hazard switch to the ON position will cause the turn/hazard signal relay to disengage the turn signal circuit and engage the hazard lamp circuit. This causes both turn indicators in the instrument cluster assembly to flash on and off along with all exterior turn signal lamps. The hazard lamp circuit will operate regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Press the hazard switch a second time in order to turn the hazard lamps off. Turning the hazard switch off disengages the hazard lamp circuit and returns the turn/hazard signal relay to the turn signal mode.

Refer to Hazard Warning Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console for hazard switch removal and installation procedures.