Right Multi-Function Switch: Description
The right (wiper) multi-function switch (1) is secured to the right side of the multi-function switch mounting housing at the top of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. The only visible component of the right multi-function switch is the control stalk (2) that extends through a dedicated opening in the right side of the steering column shrouds. The remainder of the right multi-function switch is concealed beneath the steering column shrouds. The switch housing and its control stalk are constructed of molded plastic. A single connector receptacle is located on the back of the switch housing and connects the switch directly to the steering control module (SCM) in the steering column. The right (wiper) multi-function switch is secured to the multi-function switch mounting housing near the top of the steering column by two screws and two plastic retaining tabs.
The right (wiper) multi-function switch control stalk has both white nomenclature and International Control and Display Symbol icons applied to it, which clearly identify its many functions. The control stalk has a control knob (3) on its end for the front wiper system with a flattened face to allow it to be easily rotated. Just below the control knob is a knurled control sleeve (4) for the rear wiper/washer system. The right multi-function switch is the primary control for the front and rear wiper and washer systems, and contains switches and circuitry to provide signals to the SCM.
The right (wiper) multi-function switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and if any function of the switch is faulty, or if the switch is damaged, the entire right (wiper) multi-function switch must be replaced.
The right (wiper) multi-function switch supports the following functions and features:
- Automatic Front Wipe Mode - On models equipped with the optional automatic wiper system, the internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control knob provide an automatic front wipe mode with five sensitivity positions.
- Continuous Front Wipe Modes - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control knob provide two continuous front wipe switch positions, low speed or high speed.
- Intermittent Front Wipe Mode - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control knob provide an intermittent front wipe mode with five delay interval positions, except on models equipped with the optional automatic wiper system.
- Front Wiper Mist Mode - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control knob provide a front wiper system mist mode.
- Front Washer Mode - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control stalk provide front washer system operation.
- Front Wipe-After-Wash Mode - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control stalk provide a wipe-after-wash mode.
- Continuous Rear Wipe Mode - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control sleeve provides one continuous rear wipe switch position.
- Intermittent Rear Wipe Mode - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control sleeve provide one fixed interval intermittent rear wipe mode switch position.
- Rear Washer Mode - The internal circuitry and hardware of the right (wiper) multi-function switch control sleeve provides two positions for rear washer system operation.