Instrument Panel Switch Pod: Description

The Instrument Panel Switch Pod is a Multiplexed (MUX) switch assembly also containing the clock and hazard switch. It is located within the instrument cluster switch bezel just to the right of the instrument cluster. The switch pod is hard wired to other vehicle modules (Body Control Module (BCM), Electronic Vehicle Information Center Module (EVIC), Navigation Module (NAV), and Instrument Cluster (IC).

The EVIC function buttons are labeled US/M, MENU, STEP, and RESET. The Navigation function buttons are labeled NAV, CANCEL, ENTER, scroll left, scroll up, scroll right, and scroll down. The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a red oval, located under the EVIC reset button. The Analog Clock consists of an hour and minute hand with one time adjust button. The Hazard Switch is designated with a red triangle and is a push ON/push OFF switch.

The switch pod is available in two different configurations. One with NAV, EVIC, Clock, and Hazard

Fig 1: Identifying Components Of Instrument Panel Switch POD With Navigation

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Switch (Fig 1), and one with EVIC, Clock, and Hazard Switch (Figure).

(Refer to NAVIGATION/TELECOMMUNICATION ) for navigation controls description.

(Refer to COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER ) for EVIC controls description.

(Refer to CLOCK ) for clock description.

(Refer to HAZARD SWITCH ) for hazard switch description.