Speed Control Switch - Description

DESCRIPTION

LEFT-HAND DRIVE





Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles have a speed control switch pod (1) located in the right spoke of the steering wheel spoke bezel. This switch has four push buttons and is used on all vehicles equipped with the optional speed control (also known as cruise control) system. The only visible components of the switch pod are the switch push buttons and a decorative bezel around the push buttons, which stands slightly proud of the steering wheel spoke bezel. The remainder of the switch pod including its mounting provisions and its electrical connection are concealed beneath the spoke bezel.

The switch pod housing and push buttons are constructed of molded plastic. Each of the push buttons has white International Control and Display Symbol graphics or text applied to it, which clearly identify the function of each push button. The switch pod is secured through three integral mounting tabs (2) and a molded plastic mounting adapter plate to the mounting bosses on the back of the spoke bezel by three screws. The mounting adapter plate is secured to the steering wheel spoke by a single screw installed through a clearance hole in the rear trim cover of the steering wheel. A connector receptacle (3) integral to the inboard end of the switch pod housing connects the speed control switch and the Local Interface Network (LIN) slave node circuitry integral to the switch pod to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the steering wheel wire harness.

The speed control switch pod cannot be adjusted or repaired. If any function of the switch or the LIN slave node is ineffective or damaged, the entire switch pod unit must be replaced.

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE





Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles have a speed control switch (2) that is concealed and mounted within the hub of the steering wheel. Only the switch control stalk (3) and an integral push button (4) are visible where the stalk extends from the hub of the steering wheel just below the steering wheel rim at about the four o'clock position when the steering wheel is centered.

The switch housing, control stalk and push button are all constructed of molded plastic. The end of the control stalk has white text and graphics applied to it, which clearly identify each of the stalk and push button functions. The switch housing is secured through three integral mounting tabs (5) within the steering wheel hub by three screws. A connector receptacle (1) integral to the inboard end of the switch housing connects the speed control switch to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the steering wheel wire harness.

The speed control switch cannot be adjusted or repaired. If any function of the switch is ineffective or damaged, the entire switch unit must be replaced.