Lincoln Nautilus: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components / Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components - Overview. Description and Operation

Steering Column Switches Overview

The steering column switches are located on and around the steering column. They enable the driver to control various vehicle functions while remaining focused on driving. The steering column switches consist of:

• Left multifunction switch - controls the turn signals, low/high beam and flash-to-pass headlamp functions. The multifunction switch can be serviced separately from the SCCM .
  Refer to: Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting) .
  
• Right multifunction switch - controls the front windshield wipers/washers, also controls the rear window wiper/washer. The wiper/washer switch can be serviced separately from the SCCM .
  Refer to: Wipers and Washers (501-16 Wipers and Washers) .
  
• Steering wheel switches - mounted on the front of the steering wheel and can be serviced separately from the steering wheel. These are used to access settings and controls displayed in the message center or for control of the cruise control system, the audio system and the SYNC® system.
  • For the message center (left upper switch),
    Refer to: Message Center (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes) .
    
  • For the cruise control system (left lower switch),
    Refer to: Cruise Control - System Operation and Component Description (419-03A Cruise Control, Description and Operation).
    Refer to: Cruise Control (419-03 Cruise Control) .
    
  • For the audio system (right upper switch), refer to the Description and Operation in the appropriate 415-00 section.
  • For the SYNC® system (right lower switch), refer to the Description and Operation in the appropriate 415-00 section.
• Steering column control switch - mounted on the left side of the SCCM and is used to control the up/down tilt and fore/aft telescopic movement of the power adjustable steering column.
  Refer to: Steering Column - System Operation and Component Description (211-04 Steering Column, Description and Operation).
  

The steering column and steering wheel switches interface with other modules and components on the vehicle through the SCCM , which communicates on the CAN .

Push Button Start Ignition System Overview

The push button start ignition system is used to place the ignition in the ON or OFF mode and to start or shut off the vehicle powertrain. The push button ignition switch is located to the right of the steering wheel in the instrument panel. The push button ignition switch is integrated into the GSM .

Heated Steering Wheel Overview

The heated steering wheel system consists of the following components:

• Steering wheel heater elements (part of steering wheel)
• Steering wheel temperature sensor (part of steering wheel)
• HSWM (vehicles not equipped with adaptive steering)
• SECM (vehicles equipped with adaptive steering) (part of the steering wheel)
• FCIM