Description & Operation

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 16 other vehicles, including the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2001 GMC Sonoma, and 2001 GMC Savana Special. 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.

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.