Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components Overview

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Steering Wheel and Column Switches

The steering wheel and column switches are located on the steering wheel, on or near the steering column. This enables the driver to control various vehicle functions and remain focused on driving. Depending on vehicle options, the steering column switches consist of:

Multifunction switch - mounted on the left side of the SCCM and is used to control the turn signals, low/high beam selection, flash-to-pass feature, windshield wipers and windshield washer. The multifunction switch can be serviced separately.
- For information about the exterior lighting system, refer to Exterior Lighting .
- For information about the windshield wipers/washer system, refer to Wipers and Washers .
Steering wheel switches - mounted on the front of the steering wheel and are used to control the message center, the cruise control system and the audio and SYNC ® systems. The upper and lower switch clusters are integrated into a single switch and cannot be serviced separately.
- For information about the message center controls, refer to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes .
- For information about the cruise control system, refer to Cruise Control .
- For information about the audio and SYNC ® systems, Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article for the procedure.
Steering column control switch - mounted on the left side of the SCCM just below the multifunction switch. The steering column control switch can be serviced separately.
- For information about the steering column control system, refer to Steering Column .
Pedal adjust switch - mounted on the left side of the SCCM just below the multifunction switch. The pedal adjust switch can be serviced separately.
- For information about the adjustable pedals system, refer to Hydraulic Brake Actuation .
Ignition switch - mounted on the steering column (conventional ignition switch) or the instrument panel (push button ignition switch).

Conventional Ignition Switch System

The conventional ignition switch is controlled by the ignition lock cylinder and key. The ignition lock cylinder and ignition switch are connected mechanically and are used to achieve one of the following ignition modes:

OFF
ACC
RUN
START

Push Button Start Ignition System

The push button start ignition system is used in place of a conventional ignition switch and is used to achieve one of the following ignition modes:

OFF
ACC
RUN
START

Push Button Start Ignition Modes

Ignition Entry Condition	Desired Ignition Mode	Action
OFF	ACC	Press the START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal.
OFF	RUN (engine off)	Press the START/STOP button twice without pressing the brake pedal.
Any ignition mode	START	While applying the brake pedal, press the START/STOP button.
RUN (engine off)	OFF	Press the START/STOP button.
RUN (engine running, vehicle stationary)	OFF	Press and hold the START/STOP button for approximately 1 second.
RUN (engine running, vehicle in motion)	OFF	Press and hold the START/STOP button for approximately 1 second or press the START/STOP button 3 times within 2 seconds.

The ignition mode LED indicates the ignition is in RUN when it is illuminated.