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Fig.10 Combination Flasher Location:
COMBINATION FLASHER
The turn signal flasher and the hazard warning flasher are combined into one unit called a combination flasher (combo-flasher).
An inoperative or incomplete turn signal circuit will result in an increase in flasher speed.
The flasher is mounted to the back side of the multi-function switch.
Fig.15 Hazard Warning Switch:
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
The hazard warning switch push button protrudes from the top of the steering column. The hazard warning switch push button is identified with a double triangle, which is the international control symbol for hazard warning.
The hazard warning system is actuated by a push button located on the top of the steering column between the steering wheel and the instrument panel. The hazard switch is identified with a double triangle on top of the button. Push and release the button to turn the hazard function ON or OFF. The button will move out from the steering column in the ON position and will remain in toward the column in the OFF position.
Multi-Function/Exterior Lamp Switch:
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
The multi-function switch contains:
- Turn signals
- Hazard warning
- Headlamps
- Headlamp beam select
- Parking lamps
- Panel dimmer
- Fog Lamp
- Headlamp optical horn
- Windshield wiper
- Pulse wipe
- Mist wipe
- Windshield washer switches.
The multi-function switch is mounted center of the steering column. There are two levers, one on each side of the steering column.
The left side controls the signaling and lighting. The right side controls the windshield wiper and washer system. When the driver wishes to signal his intentions to change direction of travel, he moves the left lever upward to cause the right signals to flash and downward to cause the left signals to flash. After completion of a turn the system is deactivated automatically. As the steering wheel returns to the straight ahead position the turn sighals are canceled. A canceling cam is molded to the clock spring mechanism which comes in contact with the cancel actuator on the multi-function switch. The canceling cam lobe pushes on the cancel actuator and returns the switch to the OFF position.
If only momentary signaling such as indication of a lane change is desired, the switch is actuated to a left or right intermediate detent position. In this position the signal lamps flash as described above, but the switch returns to the OFF position as soon as the lever is released.
When the system is activated, one of two indicator lamps mounted in the instrument cluster flashes in unison with the turn signal lamps, indicating to the driver that the system is operating. The windshield wiper and wash system is covered in Wipers/Washers.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY RELAY
The Illuminated Entry System is available on vehicles equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry system. The Illuminated Entry System turns ON the courtesy lamps when the remote keyless entry system is activated. The Remote Keyless Entry Module and the Body Controller are used to control the system. Courtesy lamps will turn ON for 30 seconds (±1 second) and fade to OFF over a five second period.
The Illuminated Entry System also turns ON the courtesy lamps (and ignition switch lamp) when door is opened. The courtesy lamps will remain ON while the door is open, then fade to OFF 30 seconds (±1 second) after the last door is closed.
The courtesy and ignition switch lamps will fade to OFF immediately when the ignition is switched to ON.
The Illuminated Entry System cannot be activated during the 30 second (± second) period after the ignition switch is turned OFF. After a door is opened and closed during this 30 second period, the system will function as previously described.
When the battery voltage has been interrupted to the Illuminated Entry System, the system will not function until the remote keyless entry UNLOCK is actuated.