Multi-Function Switch: Notes

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The multi-function switch contains:

Turn signal switch.
Hazard warning switch.
Headlight beam select switch.
Headlight optical horn.
Windshield wiper switch.
Pulse wipe and windshield washer switching.

When the driver wishes to signal his intentions to change direction of travel, he moves the lever upward to cause the right signals to flash and downward to cause the left signals to flash. After completion of a turn the system is deactivated automatically. As the steering wheel returns to center, the clock spring mechanism comes in contact with the cancel actuator on the turn signal multi-function switch assembly. The cam lobe, pushing on the cancel actuator, returns the switch to the off position.

If only momentary signaling such as indication of lane change is desired, the switch is actuated to a left or right intermediate detent position. In this position the signal lamps flash as described, but the switch returns to the off position as soon as the lever is released.

When the system is activated, one of 2 indicator lights mounted in the instrument cluster flashes in unison with the turn signal lights, indicating to the driver the system is operating.