Steering Wheel: Description and Operation

Steering Wheel





Major Components
The steering wheel assembly incorporates:
In-car entertainment switchpack
Cruise Control Switchpack
Horn pad
Air bag module





ICE switchpack
The in-car entertainment switchpack is installed to the left of the steering wheel center and performs the following functions:
Increases (+) the volume of the selected audio output.
Selects the radio, tape or compact disc.
Decreases (-) the set the volume of the selected audio output.
Skip cycles through the radio preset channels.





Cruise Control Switchpack
The cruise control switchpack is installed to the right of the steering wheel center and performs the following functions:
Sets the desired speed or increases (+) the set speed.
Resumes the previously set speed.
Sets the desired speed or decreases (-) the set speed.
Cancels the set speed.





Horn and Airbag Location
The horn operating pad is mounted in the central area of the steering wheel.
Press the pad to operate the horn.

NOTE: For air bag safety and service information refer to Restraint Systems.

The air bag module is mounted below the horn operating pad area adjacent to the steering wheel hub.