Steering Column Switches

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The steering column switches system consists of the following components:

Multifunction switch
Key release button (manual transmission only)
Ignition switch

The steering column switches receive driver inputs and send signals to various components.

The multifunction switch consists of 2 separate switches, one mounted to each side of the steering column. The multifunction switch mounted to the LH side of the steering column controls the turn signals, hazard flasher and headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass. The multifunction switch mounted to the RH side of the steering column controls the windshield wiper/washer.

The key release button is equipped with manual transmissions only.

The ignition switch is mounted below the steering column and is activated by rotating the key lock cylinder on the steering column.

For information concerning the turn signals and hazard flasher, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.

For information concerning the windshield wiper/washer, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.

For information concerning the headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.