Instrument Panel Upper Switch Pod
The upper instrument panel switch pod (1) is located just above the heater and air conditioner controls in the center stack area of the instrument panel. This switch is available in multiple configurations, which vary depending upon the equipment in the vehicle. However, every available configuration includes the four momentary push button switches (4) that allow the vehicle operator to control the features and functions displayed by the standard equipment Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the reconfigurable display of the instrument cluster. The pod may also include the following optional features:
- Headlamp Leveling Switch (2)
- Rear Air Conditioner and Heater Switch (3)
The switch housing and controls are constructed of molded plastic. Each control and indicator has a smooth finish and is clearly identified with the appropriate text and International Control and Display Symbol icons. Four screws secure the switch to the back of the instrument panel center bezel through integral mounting tabs that are molded into each corner of the switch housing. The back of the switch housing has an integral connector receptacle containing terminal pins that connect the switch to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.
Panel lamps dimmer controlled illumination lamps integral to the circuit board within the switch provide back lighting for visibility at night, but these lamps are not serviceable. The individual switches and the indicator in the upper instrument panel switch pod cannot be repaired and are not serviced individually. If any component within the switch pod is ineffective or damaged, the entire switch pod must be replaced.