Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Windshield Washer Switch: Description and Operation
RIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The right (wiper) multi-function switch is located on the right side of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. This switch is the primary
control for the front and rear wiper and washer systems. The only visible components of the switch are the control stalk (1), control knob (2) and control
sleeve (3) that extend through the steering column shrouds on the right side of the column. The remainder of the switch including its mounting provisions
and electrical connection are concealed beneath the shrouds.
The switch housing (2) and controls are constructed of molded black plastic. Each of the switch controls has white International Control and Display
Symbol graphics applied to it, which clearly identify its many functions. A screw through each of two mounts integral to the switch housing, one each at
the top and the bottom, secure the switch to the Steering Control Module (SCM) (4). A single integral interface connector with nine terminal pins is
integral to the switch housing and connects the switch directly to the SCM.
The right (wiper) multi-function switch provides the vehicle operator with a control interface for the following wiper and washer system functions:
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Automatic Front Wipers - For vehicles so equipped, the right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for the optional
automatic front wipe mode with five minor detent sensitivity positions.
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Continuous Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for two continuous front wipe modes, low
speed or high speed.
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Intermittent Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for the intermittent front wipe mode with
five minor detent delay interval positions. On vehicles that have the optional automatic wiper system, the intermittent wipe positions of the control
knob provide default intermittent wipe mode operation whenever the automatic system has been disabled using the customer programmable
features option in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
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Front Wiper Mist Mode - The right multi-function switch control stalk includes momentary switching of the front wiper motor low speed circuit
to provide a mist mode features (sometimes referred to as pulse wipe), which allows the vehicle operator to momentarily operate the front wipers
for one or more complete cycles.
