- Switching on the left / right turn signal
- Switching low / high beam headlights
- High beam signaling
- Trip computer functions (if the car is equipped with it)
Pos. | spare part no | Name |
1 | - | high beam headlights |
2 | - | Right direction indicator |
3 | - | High beam signaling |
4 | - | Left turn signal |
5 | - | Trip computer function button |
Turn indicator
The inclusion of the right direction indicators is performed by moving the lever up, and the inclusion of the left direction indicators is performed by moving the lever down. The lever is fixed in the selected position and remains in it until it is returned to the central position corresponding to turning off the direction indicators. In addition, the lever has a non-fixed position used to briefly turn on the direction indicators when overtaking or changing lanes. If you release the lever in this position, it will automatically return to the center position, corresponding to turning off the direction indicators.
The left and right turn signals use separate wires from the switch to the central fuse box. When the lever is moved, the circuit in the central fuse box is closed to «mass» through the contacts in the lever installed in the selected position. The central fuse box detects a shorted circuit and turns on the corresponding turn signals, which operate until the lever returns to the center position, corresponding to turning off the turn signals. The direction indicators are turned off either manually (driver), or automatically when the steering wheel is returned to the straight ahead position.
Switching low / high beam headlights and signaling high beam headlights
High beam headlights are switched on by moving the lever forward (from the driver). The lever is locked in this position and the high beams remain on until the lever is manually moved back. To signal the high beam headlights, the lever must be moved back (to the driver). The switch contacts complete the electrical circuit and the headlights remain on as long as the lever is in the specified position. This position of the lever is not fixed and the high beam used for signaling turns off when the driver releases the lever and the lever returns to the center position. The contacts responsible for turning on the high beam headlights and signaling the high beam headlights are connected to the central fuse box and «weight» through different wires. When the lever is moved, the circuit in the central fuse box closes to «mass» through the contacts of the lever installed in the selected position.
For more information, see the chapter: Outdoor Lighting (417-01 Outdoor lighting, Description and principle of operation).
Trip computer function button
The trip computer functions button is located at the end of the switch lever. The button is a quick-release switch that allows the driver to select which information is displayed in the information center display on the instrument panel:
- Travel distance
- Estimated range of fuel in the tank
- Fuel volume in the tank
- Average fuel consumption
- Fuel consumption for the entire period of operation of the car
- average speed
- Instant fuel consumption
The button is connected to the instrument panel and «weight». When the button is pressed, the circuit is closed and the trip computer message is displayed. Repeated pressing of the button leads to a sequential change of the information fields displayed on the display.
For more information, see the chapter: Information and Message Center (413-08 Information and Message Centre, Description and Operation).
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