Starting System: Description and Operation

Clutch Switch

A switch is fitted on the clutch pedal for the purpose of registering clutch operation on vehicles with manual transmission.

Function
The clutch switch switches to ground. The plausibility of the signal is checked together with cruise control.

The following table shows how the signal behaves:

Clutch switch is
Clutch operated Open
Clutch not operated Closed

Troubleshooting
A fault code is stored if the signal is not plausible. Cruise control is deactivated as a result.