Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Headlamp Dimmer Switch: Description and Operation
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
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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hazard warning.
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cornering lamps.
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headlamp dimmer.
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headlamp flash-to-pass.
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windshield washer/wiper The intermittent wiper control switch, located in the knob at the end of the turn signal lever.
NORMAL OPERATION
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.
FLASH-TO-PASS
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Pull the lever gently toward driver to operate flash-to-pass feature.
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.
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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.