Turn Signal/Headlamp Switch Lever

The turn signal/headlamp switch lever is located on the left side of the steering column. A twist-type knob on the end of the turn signal/headlamp switch lever controls the operation of the parking lamps and headlamps When either the parking lamps or headlamps are activated, the tail lamps and rear license plate lamps illuminate also. When either the parking lamps or headlamps are activated, the instrument cluster assembly, cigar lighter, IP ashtray and the manual selector lever illumination lamps illuminate. The instrument panel and instrument cluster assembly illumination lamps intensity is controlled by the P lamp dimmer, instead of remaining at 100 percent. The turn signal/headlamp switch lever controls the operation of both low beam and high beam headlamps. With the headlamps activated, pushing the lever toward the instrument panel into the detent position changes the headlamps from low beam to high beam operation. Pulling the lever toward the driver to the center position will return the headlamps from high beam operation to low beam operation.

The Flash-to-Pass feature allows the driver to signal the driver of another vehicle his intention to pass. This is achieved by pushing the lever toward the instrument panel, which will cause the high beam operation to illuminate until the lever is released.

Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt or Headlamp Switch Replacement for turn signal/headlamp switch removal and installation procedures.