Description
DESCRIPTION
The Instrument Panel Switch Pod is a Multiplexed (MUX) switch assembly also containing the clock and hazard switch. It is located within the instrument cluster switch bezel just to the right of the instrument cluster. The switch pod is hard wired to other vehicle modules (Body Control Module (BCM), Electronic Vehicle Information Center Module (EVIC), Navigation Module (NAV), and Instrument Cluster (IC).
The EVIC function buttons are labeled US/M, MENU, STEP, and RESET Description. The Navigation function buttons are labeled NAV, CANCEL, ENTER, scroll left, scroll up, scroll right, and scroll down Description. The Analog Clock consists of an hour and minute hand with one time adjust button Description. The Hazard Switch is designated with a red triangle and is a push ON/push OFF switch Description. The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator is an amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) that illuminates when the passenger airbag and seat belt tensioner are disabled due to the Occupant Classification System (OCS). The VTSS/SKIS Indicator is used to telltale the two systems.
The switch pod is available in different configurations:
Base Switch Pod - US/Metric button (1), Hazard Switch (2), PAD Indicator (if equipped with OCS) (3), and VTSS/SKIS Indicator Lamp (if equipped) (4).
Switch Pod without Navigation - EVIC Buttons (1), Clock (2), Hazard Switch (3), PAD Indicator (if equipped with OCS) (4), and VTSS/SKIS Indicator Lamp (if equipped) (6).
Switch Pod with Navigation - EVIC Buttons (7), Navigation Buttons (1), Clock (2), Hazard Switch (3), PAD Indicator (if equipped with OCS) (4), and VTSS/SKIS Indicator Lamp (if equipped) (6).