Steering Column Switches Overview
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The steering column switches are located on and around the steering column. They enable the driver to control various vehicle functions while remaining focused on driving. The steering column switches consist of:
- Left multifunction switch - mounted on the left side of the SCCM and is used:
- to control the turn signals, low/high beam selection and the flash-to-pass feature. Refer to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description .
- to control the windshield wipers and washer. Refer to: Wipers and Washers - System Operation and Component Description .
- Steering wheel switches - mounted on the front of the steering wheel and can be serviced separately from the steering wheel. These are used to access settings and controls displayed in the message center or for control of the cruise control system, the audio system and the SYNC® system.
- For the message center (left upper switch), Refer to: Message Center - System Operation and Component Description .
- For the cruise control system (left lower switch), Refer to: Cruise Control - System Operation and Component Description . Refer to: Cruise Control - System Operation and Component Description (Adaptive Cruise Control) .
- For the audio system (right upper switch), Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article for the procedure.
- For the SYNC® system (right lower switch), Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article for the procedure.
- For the Terrain Mode System (right upper switch), Refer to: Four-Wheel Drive Systems - Raptor - System Operation and Component Description .
- Steering column control switch - mounted on the left side of the SCCM and is used:
- to control the up/down tilt and fore/aft telescopic movement of the power adjustable steering column. Refer to: Steering Column - System Operation and Component Description .
- Brake pedal control switch - to control the fore/aft movement of the power adjustable pedals. Refer to: Hydraulic Brake Actuation - System Operation and Component Description .
- Paddle shifter switches - mounted on rear of the steering wheel and are used to control the transmission up and down shifts. Refer to: External Controls - System Operation and Component Description .
The steering column and steering wheel switches interface with other modules and components on the vehicle through the SCCM, which communicates on the High Speed Controller Area Network 2 (HS2-CAN).