Lower

DESCRIPTION - LOWER

The lower instrument panel switch pod is located within the heater, and air conditioner controls in the center stack area of the instrument panel. This lower switch pod has provisions for up to four push button switches that vary depending on model.





The lower pod may include the following switches:

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch (2) (not shown) - located in switch pod if equipped with manual transmission.
- Fog Lamp Switch (5)
- Front Heated Seat Switches (2 and 3) - if equipped

The switch housing and the push buttons are constructed of molded plastic. Each push button has a smooth finish and is clearly identified with the appropriate text or International Control, and Display Symbol icon. The heated seat push buttons feature Light Emitting Diode (LED) units to give the vehicle operator an indication when the function of that switch is currently active.

Three screws secure the switch to the back of the HVAC control face plate, through integral mounting tabs that are molded onto the corners of the switch housing. The back of the switch housing has an integral connector receptacle containing terminal pins that connect the switch to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out, and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.

Panel lamps dimmer controlled illumination lamps integral to the circuit board within the switch provide back lighting for visibility at night, but these lamps are not serviceable. The individual switches in the lower switch pod cannot be repaired, and are not serviced individually. If any component within the switch pod is ineffective or damaged, the entire switch pod must be replaced.