General information

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Fig 1: Identifying Radio And Cruise Control Buttons

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The multi-function steering wheel allows the various functions of the radio and cruise control system to be selected from the steering wheel.

The multi-function steering wheel is comprised of the following components:

The operating unit in steering wheel with two sets of buttons on left and right integrated electronics.
The control module for the multi-function steering wheel.

Before troubleshooting or servicing, technicians must be familiar with the functions and operation specifics of the applicable standard or optional radio system and cruise control system as controlled by the multi-function steering wheel. Always read the vehicle/radio owner's manual and review all radio, tape player and CD changer functions.

The On Board Diagnostic (OBD) must be initiated at the commencement of troubleshooting and the stored information checked with the VAG 1551/1552 scan tool or VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information system.

NOTE: The following description and illustrations deal specifically with the VAG 1551 scan tool. VAG 1552 and VAS 5051 procedures are similar.