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Headlamp Switch: Description and Operation






The headlamp switch is part of the Lighting Control Module (LCM).
^ The positions include OFF, PARK and HEAD.
^ With the headlamp switch in the PARK position (first detent), power is supplied to the front parking lamps, the tail lamps, the rear side marker lamps and the license lamp.
^ With the headlamp switch in the HEAD position, power is supplied to the headlamps through the LCM. The multi-function switch input tells the LCM whether to turn on low beams or high beams.

The steering column switches consist of the:
- Multi-function.
+ Turn signal.
+ Hazard warning.
+ Windshield wiper/washer.
+ Headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass.
- Ignition.

The integrated multi-function switch is mounted to the LH side of the steering column and controls the turn signal, headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass. windshield wiper/washer and hazard warning.

The ignition switch is mounted below the steering column and is activated by rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder on the steering column.