Sensors and Switches - Lighting and Horns

DESCRIPTION The hazard switch (3) is integral to the instrument panel switch pod (1), which is secured to the instrument panel center bezel just below the heater and air conditioner controls. 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 pod. 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 the icon on the switch button will illuminate at an increased intensity while the turn signals and turn signal indicators are flashing. The switch button unlatches to a position flush with the other push buttons in the switch pod when the hazard warning is deactivated. All of the circuitry and components of the hazard switch are contained within a molded black plastic instrument panel switch pod housing. A single connector receptacle is integral to the back of the switch pod housing. 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 pod unit must be replaced. Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Removal.

DESCRIPTION The headlamp leveling switch (3) is used only on vehicles manufactured for certain markets where the headlamp leveling system is required. The headlamp leveling switch is integral to the switch pod (1) on the instrument panel. A stencil-like International Control and Display Symbol icon for Headlamp Levelling Control identifies the headlamp leveling switch button. The switch push button is also marked with the numbers 0, 1, 2, and 3, which indicates each of the four headlamp leveling positions. Each higher number represents a lower aiming position of the headlamp beam relative to the road surface. The headlamp leveling switch button has panel lamps dimmer controlled illumination for night visibility. The switch button also features a jewel like Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator adjacent to the numbers 1, 2, and 3. The appropriate LED is illuminated when that headlamp position is currently selected. The momentary switch push button is operated by depressing, then releasing the top or bottom of the button in a rocker manner to enable the selection of a sequentially higher or lower position with each button press. All of the circuitry and components of the headlamp leveling switch are contained within a molded black plastic instrument panel switch pod housing. A single connector receptacle is integral to the back of the switch pod housing. The switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness. The headlamp leveling switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the entire instrument panel switch pod unit must be replaced. Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Removal.