Description And Operation: Overview
The steering column consists of the upper and lower shafts, the upper column and the steering wheel, which are connected together to transfer driver steering inputs to the steering gear.
The steering column incorporates electric tilt and reach adjustment. Depending on model and market specifications, the steering column may also include an electric steering column lock and/or a steering wheel heater.
An adjustment switch for tilt and reach adjustment is installed in the lower cowl of the upper column.
A steering wheel module and clockspring assembly, installed on the upper column, incorporates two steering column multifunction switches for control of:
- Exterior lighting.
For additional information, refer to: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Wipers and washers.
For additional information, refer to: WIPERS AND WASHERS
Two steering wheel switchpacks are installed on the steering wheel for control of:
- Steering wheel heater (where fitted).
- Speed control.
For additional information, refer to: SPEED CONTROL
- Audio/Video. For additional information, refer to: (415-01)
- Vehicle information and settings menu.
For additional information, refer to: INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER
- Telephone and voice control. For additional information, refer to: (415-01)
The steering wheel also incorporates:
- The driver airbag, with integrated horn switch.
For additional information, refer to: AIRBAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)
- Two paddle switches for CommandShift™ operation of the transmission.
For additional information, refer to: EXTERNAL CONTROLS (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)