Switch, Hazard Warning: Description

On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), the hazard warning flasher switch is located in the switch pod below the radio screen. A red, stencil-like International Control and Display Symbol icon for Hazard Warning  identifies the hazard warning flasher switch button.

On vehicles equipped with Manual Temperature Control (MTC), the hazard warning flasher switch is located in the Integrated Center Stack (ICS). A red, stencil-like International Control and Display Symbol icon for Hazard Warning  identifies the hazard warning flasher switch button.

The hazard switch button has panel lamps dimmer controlled illumination for night visibility. The switch button latches to a slightly lowered position when the hazard warning system is activated and the icon on the switch button may illuminate at an increased intensity while the turn signals and turn signal indicators are flashing. The switch button latches to a position flush with the other push buttons in the switch pod or ICS, depending on application, when the hazard warning is deactivated.

All of the circuitry and components of the hazard switch are contained within the molded plastic control head or switch bank housing. The switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.

The hazard switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or inoperative, the switch pod will need be replaced on ATC equipped vehicles. Refer to POD, SWITCH, DESCRIPTION . For MTC equipped vehicles, the ICS will need to be replaced, however, prior to replacing an ICS, check for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to the affected system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . If replacement of the ICS is necessary. Refer to MODULE, INTEGRATED CENTER STACK (ICSM), REMOVAL .