Commander 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Integrated Accessory Switch Assembly: Description and Operation
Description
Lower
LOWER
The lower instrument panel switch pod (1) is located just below the heater and air conditioner controls in the center stack area of the instrument panel.
This switch has provisions for up to seven push button switches, but is presently available in only a single configuration. The lower pod includes the
following switches:
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Driver and Passenger Front Heated Seat (2)
The switch housing and the push buttons are constructed of molded plastic. Each push button has a smooth finish and is clearly identified with the
appropriate text and International Control and Display Symbol icons. The heated seat push buttons feature Light Emitting Diode (LED) units to give the
vehicle operator an indication when the function of that switch is currently active.
Four screws secure the switch to the back of the instrument panel center bezel through integral mounting tabs that are molded onto each end of the switch
housing. The back of the switch housing has an integral connector receptacle containing terminal pins that connect the switch to the vehicle electrical
system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.
Panel lamps dimmer controlled illumination lamps integral to the circuit board within the switch provide back lighting for visibility at night, but these
lamps are not serviceable. The individual switches in the lower instrument panel switch pod cannot be repaired and are not serviced individually. If any
component within the switch pod is ineffective or damaged, the entire lower switch pod must be replaced.
Upper
UPPER
The upper instrument panel switch pod (1) is located just above the heater and air conditioner controls in the center stack area of the instrument panel.
This switch is available in multiple configurations, which vary depending upon the equipment in the vehicle. However, every available configuration
includes the hazard warning push button switch. The upper pod may include the following switches:
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Alternating Current (AC) Power Inverter Outlet Switch (6)
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Automatic Transmission Tow/Haul Mode Switch (2)
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Off Switch (8)
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Hazard Warning Switch (3)
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Headlamp Leveling Switch (Not Shown)
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Hill Descent Switch (7)
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Park Assist Switch (Not Shown)
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Park Assist Off Switch (4)
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Rear Heater and Air Conditioner Switch (5)
The switch housing and the push buttons are constructed of molded plastic. Each push button has a smooth finish and is clearly identified with the
appropriate text and International Control and Display Symbol icons. Several of the push buttons feature Light Emitting Diode (LED) units to give the
vehicle operator an indication when the function of that switch is currently active. Only the hazard warning switch push button latches, the manual
headlamp leveling switch features a thumbwheel with four detent positions, while the remaining switches feature momentary operation.
Four screws secure the switch to the back of the instrument panel center bezel through integral mounting tabs that are molded onto each end of the switch
