Operating Instructions - Section 32 10/04 OM3215 Page 32-2 STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS MULTI-FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH The steering wheel (1, Figure 32-2) will telescope in and out and adjust through a tilt angle to provide a comfortable wheel position for most operators. Horn Button FIGURE 32-3. MULTI-FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH The horn (2, Figure 32-2) is actuated by pushing the button in the center of the steering wheel. Operation of the horn should be verified before moving the truck. Observe all local safety rules regarding the use of the horn as a warning signal device before starting engine and moving the vehicle.
Multi-function turn signal switch (4, Figure 32-2) is used to activate the turn signal lights, the windshield wipers, and to select either high or low beam headlights. TURN SIGNAL OPERATION Move the lever upward to signal a turn to the right. Tilt / Telescope Lever The steering column can be telescoped or the wheel tilted with the lever (3, Figure 32-2) in front of the turn signal lever. An indicator in the top, center of the instru- ment panel will illuminate to indicate turn direction selected. Refer to Instrument Panel and Indicator Lights in this section. Adjust the tilt of the steering wheel by pulling the lever toward the steering wheel and moving the wheel to the desired angle.
Releasing the lever will lock the wheel in the desired location. Move the lever downward to signal a turn to the left. Adjust the telescope function by pushing the lever for- ward to unlock. After positioning as desired, release the lever to lock position. Note: The turn signal will not automatically stop after turn has been completed. HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT OPERATION Moving the lever inward toward the rear of the cab changes the headlights to high beam. When the high beams are selected, the indicator in the top, center of the instrument panel will illuminate. Moving the switch back to the original position will return the head- lights to low beam.
WINDSHIELDINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION Windshield wipers off. Intermittent - Long Delay Intermittent -Medium Delay Intermittent -Short Delay Low Speed High Speed Depressing the button at the end of the lever will activate the windshield washer. Note: Windshield wipers will not automatically start upon washer acti- vation. FIGURE 32-2. STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS 1. Steering Wheel 2. Horn 3. Tilt/Telescope Lever 4. Multi-Function Turn Signal Switch