Steering Column Switches Overview

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The steering column switches are located on and around the steering column. They enable the driver to control various vehicle functions while remaining focused on driving. The steering column switches consist of:

Left multifunction switch is mounted on the left side of the SCCM and is used to control the turn signals, low/high beam selection and the flash-to-pass feature. Refer to: Exterior Lighting - Overview :
- The left multifunction switch can be serviced separately from the SCCM.
Right multifunction switch is mounted on the right side of the SCCM and is used to control the front windshield wipers/washers, and the rear window wiper/washer.
- The right multifunction switch can be serviced separately from the SCCM.
Steering wheel switches - mounted on the front of the steering wheel and can be serviced separately from the steering wheel. These are used to access settings and controls displayed in the message center or for control of the cruise control system, the audio system and the SYNC® system.
- For the message center (left upper switch), Refer to: Message Center - System Operation and Component Description .
- For the cruise control system (left lower switch), Refer to: Cruise Control - Overview - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering.
- For the audio system (right upper switch), Refer to: Information and Entertainment System - Component Location .
- For the SYNC® system (right lower switch), Refer to: Information and Entertainment System - Component Location .

The steering column and steering wheel switches interface with other modules and components on the vehicle through the SCCM, which communicates on the CAN.