S-Type (X200) V6-3.0L (2000)
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Combination Switch: Description and Operation
Steering Column Switches
The multifunction switch is situated on the steering column and consists of the wiper switch and the direction indicator/main beam switch.
Wiper Switch
The wiper and washer switch is on the right-hand side of the steering column and controls the following functions when the ignition switch is in
position 11.
Flick Wipe
Flick wipe operation:
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Is obtained by pulling the switch stalk downwards.
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Features a single wipe at normal speed if the switch stalk is released immediately.
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Features continuous wipe action at normal speed while the switch stalk position is held.
Intermittent Wipe
In the intermittent wipe position:
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The wiper operates intermittently, with a variable time delay between wipes.
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The time delay can be varied by rotating the column switch collar, which has six positions and varies the delay between 1.5 and 18 seconds. The
collar is fumed counter-clockwise to increase the delay.
Slow Speed Wiper
In the slow speed position:
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The wiper operates continuously at slow speed.
High Speed Wiper
In the high speed position:
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The wiper operates continuously at high speed.
Windscreen Wash/Wipe
The wash/wipe function:
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Is operated by the button at the end of the switch stalk.
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Operates the washers and wiper, while the button is pressed, for up to 18 seconds.
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Provides an additional three sweeps of the wiper after the button is released.
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Is disabled if the "Washer Fluid Low" message is displayed, but manual operation is still available.
Headlamp Power Wash (if equipped)
The headlamp power wash function:
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Operates only when the headlamps are on and the windscreen wash/wipe button is pressed.
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Provides two short bursts of approximately 3 seconds apart to the headlamps.
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The powerwash cycle will continue for up to 20 seconds if the wash/wipe button is held.
The headlamp powerwash will operate the first time the wash/wipe button is pressed and thereafter every sixth succeeding wash/wipe operation.
Moisture Sensitive Wiping (if equipped)
The moisture sensitive wiping function:
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Operates if the wash/wipe switch is set to the auto position, the transmission is in gear and moisture on the windscreen is detected.
Direction Indicator/Main Beam Switch
The Direction Indicator/Main Beam switch is on the left-hand side of the steering column and controls the following functions.
Direction Indicators
The direction indicators:
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Operate when the ignition switch is in position 11.
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Are operated by moving the switch stalk up or down until it latches in position, to indicate a right or left turn respectively.
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Can be operated while the switch stalk is held against spring pressure before reaching the latch position.
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Cancel automatically upon completion of a turn. The column switch then returns to the center position.
An audible ticking and a flashing green warning lamp on the instrument cluster indicate that the direction indicators are operating. If an indicator bulb
fails, the warning lamp and ticking operate at twice the normal rate.
Main Beam
The main beam switch has two pull positions. Operating the switch to the first position and then releasing it will cause the main beam to flash. The
main beam can be flashed with the ignition on or off and will remain activated as long as the switch is held.
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Operating the switch to the second position will operate main beam continuously if the headlamps are on.
