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Ignition Switch: Description and Operation

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES

Principles of Operation
The steering column switches consist of the following:
- Key release lever (manual transmission only)
- Ignition switch
- Multifunction switch which controls the:
- turn signal
- hazard flasher
- windshield wiper/washer
- headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass

For information on the turn signals, see TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LAMPS. For information on the hazard flasher; see TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LAMPS. For information on the windshield wiper/washer control, see WIPERS AND WASHERS.
For information on the headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass, see HEADLAMPS.