Turn Signal Switch: Description and Operation

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MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
The multi-function switch unifies the following functions:
- windshield washer/wiper
- headlamp dimmer and flash-to-pass
- turn signal

The multi-function switch is mounted on the steering column assembly.

The wiper switch, located in the knob at the end of the turn signal lever, operates as follows:

To operate the wiper, the ignition switch must be in the RUN position.
- In addition to O (OFF), there are two fixed speed wiper positions: LO, (low), Hi, (high) and an INT, (interval) position.
- The positions are selected by rotating the knob actuator relative to the turn signal lever.
- If interval is selected, the time between wiper cycles will decrease as the knob is rotated away from OFF position.
- The time interval will increase as the knob is rotated toward OFF position.
- The time interval between wipes will vary depending on the knob's position from OFF position.

The washer switch is located at the end of the turn signal lever.
- To operate the washer, the ignition switch must be in the ACC or RUN position.
- To actuate the washer, push the end of the turn signal lever in toward the steering column.
- Release the washer switch to turn off the washer.
- The windshield wiper blades will continue to operate for a few wipes and then automatically return to the previous wiper speed setting (OFF, LO, HI or INT).
- Washer operation is available in all positions of wiper operation.

The turn signal switch is incorporated into the multi-function switch.

The turn signal lever is located on the LH side of the upper steering column assembly.
- To operate the turn signal(s), the ignition switch must be in the RUN position.
- To indicate a normal full turn, move the turn signal lever to the end-of-travel position for the turn desired.
- The lever will remain in position without effort until-the turn is completed, at which time the turn indicator cancel cam will automatically cancel the turn signal.

The turn signal system also has a lane change feature. Operate the lane change feature as follows:
- Move and hold the turn signal lever to the first stop position when changing lanes.
- When the lane maneuver is completed, release the lever and it will return to its normal position.

The turn signal lever also operates the headlamp dimmer switch and the flash-to-pass feature.

NOTE: Excessive force used to hold the turn signal lever in the flash-to-pass function followed by quick release may result in incorrect headlamp dimmer selection of high beam. The driver must be cautioned to avoid this condition.

- Select high beam by pushing the turn signal lever away from the driver to the stop.
- Release the lever to maintain high beams.
- Select low beam by pulling the turn signal lever toward the driver from the high beam position.
- Release the lever to maintain low beams.
- To operate the flash-to-pass feature, pull the lever gently toward the driver.
- When the lever is released, it will return to the low beam position.
- If driving without headlamps on, use of the flash-to-pass feature will turn on the high beams until the turn signal lever is released.
- If the headlamps are turned on, the low and high beams will be on until the lever is released.