Steering Column (G2187991): Overview
The steering column consists of the upper and lower shafts, the steering column and the steering wheel. These components are connected together to transfer driver steering inputs to the steering gear.
The function of the steering bulkhead seal is to prevent noise and water entering the passenger compartment through the steering column aperture. A bearing within the rubber bellow prevents it contacting the rotating column shaft.
The steering column incorporates electric tilt and reach adjustment. The steering column adjustment switch for tilt and reach adjustment is installed in the lower cowl of the steering column.
Depending on market specification, the steering wheel also incorporates a steering wheel heater, and the steering column incorporates an Electric Steering Column Lock (ESCL).
Steering wheel switchpacks are located each side of the driver airbag and are connected to the Steering Wheel Module (SWM) via the Clockspring (CLKSPG).
The steering wheel switchpacks allow for operation of the following vehicle systems:
- Speed control
- Audio/Video For additional information, refer to:
- Telephone and voice control For additional information, refer to:
- Vehicle information and settings menu. For additional information, Refer to: MESSAGE CENTER .
The steering column multifunction switch (left/right) located on the steering column allows for operation of the following vehicle systems:
- Exterior lighting. For additional information, refer to: EXTERIOR LIGHTING - 5-DOOR .
- Wipers and washers. For additional information, Refer to: WIPERS AND WASHERS .
The steering wheel also incorporates:
- The driver airbag, with integrated horn switch. For additional information, Refer to: AIRBAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 5-DOOR .
- 2 paddle switches for the operation of the transmission. For additional information, Refer to: EXTERNAL CONTROLS .