Section 2 (Steering Column Switches): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mazda Protege, 1999 Mazda Millenia, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 1999 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
Switches covered in this article include; headlight switch, dimmer switch, flash-to-pass switch, wiper/washer switch, ignition switch and hazard switch. On most models, headlight switch, turn signal switch, windshield wiper/washer switch, and dimmer and flash-to-pass switch are integrated in multifunction switch located on steering column. Multifunction switch may also be referred to as combination switch. On all models, ignition switch and lock cylinder are mounted on steering column and hazard switch is mounted on dash.