Hazard Warning Switch - Description

DESCRIPTION





The hazard switch (2) is integral to the instrument panel switch bank (3) in the vehicle feature controls module (1) (also known as the Integrated Center Stack/ICS), which is secured to the lower instrument panel center stack just below the U-Connect Touch(TM) screen module. A red, stencil-like International Control and Display Symbol icon for Hazard Warning identifies the hazard switch button. The remainder of the hazard switch circuitry is concealed within the instrument panel switch bank.

The hazard switch button has panel lamps dimmer controlled illumination for night visibility. The switch button latches to a slightly lowered position when the hazard warning system is activated and unlatches to a position flush with the other push buttons in the switch bank when the hazard warning is deactivated.

All of the circuitry and components of the hazard switch are contained within the molded plastic vehicle feature controls module. A single connector receptacle is integral to the back of the module. The switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.

The hazard switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the entire instrument panel switch bank and vehicle features control module unit must be replaced. Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Removal.