Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 321

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GENERAL INFORMATION
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMBINATION FLASHER
EXTERIOR LAMPS
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
COMBINATION FLASHER
GENERAL INFORMATION
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAG, SEE GROUP 8M, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR
AIRBAG REMOVAL PROCEDURES.
The multi-function switch (Fig. 1) contains:
• Turn signals
• Hazard warning
• Headlamps
• Headlamp beam select
• Parking lamps
• Panel dimmer
• Fog Lamp
• Headlamp optical horn
• Windshield wiper
• Pulse wipe
• Mist wipe
• Windshield washer switches.
The multi-function switch is mounted center of the
steering column. There are two levers, one on each
side of the steering column. The left side controls the
signaling and lighting. The right side controls the
windshield wiper and washer system. When the
driver wishes to signal his intentions to change direc-
tion of travel, he moves the left lever upward to
cause the right signals to flash and downward to
cause the left signals to flash. After completion of a
turn the system is deactivated automatically. As the
steering wheel returns to the straight ahead position
the turn signals are canceled. A canceling cam is
molded to the clockspring mechanism which comes in
contact with the cancel actuator on the multi-func-
tion switch. The canceling cam lobe pushes on the
cancel actuator and returns the switch to the off posi-
tion.
TURN SIGNAL AND FLASHERS
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TURN SIGNAL AND FLASHERS
CONTENTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
COMBINATION FLASHER
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STEERING COLUMN COVER
If only momentary signaling such as indication of a
lane change is desired, the switch is actuated to a
left or right intermediate detent position. In this
position the signal lamps flash as described above,
but the switch returns to the OFF position as soon as
the lever is released.
When the system is activated, one of two indicator
lamps mounted in the instrument cluster flashes in
unison with the turn signal lamps, indicating to the
driver that the system is operating. The windshield
wiper and wash system is covered in Group 8K,
Windshield Wipers and Washers.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMBINATION FLASHER
The turn signal flasher and the hazard warning
flasher are combined into one unit called a combina-
tion flasher (combo-flasher). An inoperative or incom-
plete turn signal circuit will result in an increase in
flasher speed.
The flasher is mounted to the back side of the
multi-function switch.
EXTERIOR LAMPS
To turn lamps ON:
• Parking lamps, using left stalk turn headlamp
switch to the first detent
• Headlamps, turn switch to second detent
• Headlamp beam select, from low beam to high
beam or high to low, pull left stalk towards steering
wheel. The ignition switch must be in the RUN posi-
tion for the instrument panel high beam indicator to
light.
• Headlamp optical horn, pull left stalk towards
steering wheel, headlamps will stay ON as long as
stalk is held.
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