Steering Column (G1905163): Overview
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The upper steering system consists of an intermediate shaft, steering column and a steering wheel, which are connected together to transfer driver steering inputs to the steering gear.
The steering column incorporates rake and reach adjustment, and an Electric Steering Column Lock (ESCL).
Depending on equipment, the steering wheel also incorporates a Steering Wheel Heater (SWH).
Steering wheel switchpacks are located each side of the driver airbag and are connected to the Steering Wheel Module (SWM) via the Clockspring (CLKSPG).
- The steering wheel switchpacks allows for operation of the following vehicle systems:
- Speed control. For additional information, Refer to: SPEED CONTROL
- Audio/Video. For additional information, Refer to: AUDIO SYSTEM
- Telephone and voice control. For additional information, Refer to: VOICE CONTROL
- Vehicle information and settings menu. For additional information, Refer to: INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER - PROJECT 8
- The steering wheel also incorporates the driver airbag, with integrated horn switch.
- For additional information, Refer to: AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- On automatic transmission vehicles, two paddle switches are attached to the steering wheel.
- For additional information, Refer to: EXTERNAL CONTROLS - PROJECT 8
The steering column multifunction switch (left/right) located on the steering column allows for operation of the following vehicle systems:
- Exterior lighting
- For additional information, Refer to: EXTERNAL CONTROLS - PROJECT 8
- Wipers and washers
- For additional information, Refer to: WIPERS AND WASHERS - PROJECT 8