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Steering Wheel Switches

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The steering wheel switches are comprised of 2 switch clusters mounted on each side of the steering wheel facing the driver. Each switch cluster contains 3 rocker switches and a 5-way directional switch pad.

The 5-way directional switch pad on the left switch cluster controls the message center display. REFER to MESSAGE CENTER , Steering Wheel Switch - Message Center.

The 3 rocker switches on the left switch cluster control the adaptive or non-adaptive cruise control. For non-adaptive cruise control, REFER to CRUISE CONTROL - ADAPTIVE , Steering Wheel Switch Function. For adaptive cruise control, REFER to CRUISE CONTROL - NON-ADAPTIVE , Steering Wheel Switch Function.

Non-police vehicles:  The 5-way directional switch pad on the right switch cluster controls the infotainment display. REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - PREMIUM , Steering Wheel Switches (premium), REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - PREMIUM PLUS , Steering Wheel Switches (premium plus) or REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - SONY® SOUND , Steering Wheel Switches (Sony® Sound).

Police vehicles:  The 5-way directional switch pad on the right switch cluster controls the infotainment display. REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - PREMIUM , Steering Wheel Switches.

Non-police vehicles:  The 3 rocker switches on the right switch cluster control the audio system (premium audio) or the SYNC® hands-free system (all other audio). REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - PREMIUM , Steering Wheel Switches (premium), REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - PREMIUM PLUS , Steering Wheel Switches (premium plus) or REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - SONY® SOUND , Steering Wheel Switches (Sony® Sound).

Police vehicles:  The 3 rocker switches on the right switch cluster control the audio system. REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - PREMIUM , Steering Wheel Switches.