Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Headlamp Dimmer Switch: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The multi-function switch, which is mounted to the steering column lock cylinder housing, provides electrical switching for the following:
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turn signal
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headlamp dimmer
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headlamp flash-to-pass
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hazard warning
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cornering lamps
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windshield washer/wiper
OPERATION
NOTE: Excessive force used to hold the turn signal lever in the flash-to-pass function followed by quick release may result in incorrect headlamp
bulb dimmer selection of high beam. The driver must be cautioned to avoid this condition.
The headlamp dimmer switch and the flash-to-pass feature, also operated by the turn signal lever, operate as follows:
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Select high beam by moving the turn signal lever away from the driver to the stop.
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Release the lever to maintain high beams.
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Select low beam by moving the turn signal lever toward driver from high beam position.
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Release the lever to maintain low beams.
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Pull the lever gently toward driver to operate flash-to-pass feature.
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Release lever to return to low beam position.
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Using the flash-to-pass feature without the headlamps on will turn on the high beams until the turn signal lever is released.
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Using the flash-to-pass feature with the headlamps on will keep the low and high beams on until the turn signal lever is released.
