Horn System: Operation

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The horn system is activated by a horn switch concealed beneath the driver side airbag module trim cover in the center of the steering wheel. Depressing the center of the driver side airbag module trim cover closes the horn switch. Closing the horn switch activates the horn relay. The activated horn relay then switches the battery current needed to energize the horns.

Refer to the owner's manual for more information on the features, use and operation of the horn system.

The high-line Central Timer Module (CTM) can also operate the horn system. A high-line CTM is used on high-line versions of this vehicle. The CTM combines the functions of a chime/buzzer module, an intermittent wipe module, an illuminated entry module, a remote keyless entry module, and a vehicle theft security system module in a single unit.

The high-line CTM also controls and integrates many of the additional electronic functions and features included on models with this option. The horn relay is one of the hard wired outputs of the CTM. The high-line CTM is programmed to energize or deenergize the horn relay in response to certain inputs from the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and/or the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).

Refer to CENTRAL TIMER MODULE for more information on the high-line CTM. Refer to POWER LOCKS article for more information on the RKE system. Refer to VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY article for more information on the VTSS.