Description and operation
Instrument Panel
The instrument panel assembly houses the instrument cluster, passenger air bag module, glove
compartment, message center/headlamp leveling switch, luggage compartment lid/fuel flap
release switch, in-vehicle temperature sensor, ignition switch, driver stowage box, remote
climate control module (vehicles fitted with telematics), instrument panel lower trim panel,
instrument panel finish panel and air distribution registers, all of which can be removed
without removing the instrument panel. The instrument panel wiring harness is attached to the
instrument panel to assist in easy removal and installation of the instrument panel. The
instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle to gain access to the heater and
evaporator unit and the wiring harness.
Floor Console
The floor console is located between the front seats and consists of the ashtray, cigar lighter
and armrest. The optional telephone is incorporated within the floor console if the vehicle is
equipped with satellite navigation. Alternatively the center section of the floor console forms
a deep stowage box with a secondary cupholder. In both cases the floor console utilizes a rear
hinged lid which is padded to form a central arm rest. Situated in the rear of the floor console
are further air distribution registers, cigar lighter, 12 volt power point and rear heated seat
switch.
Roof Console
The roof console is located between the sun visors and, depending upon the vehicle options,
consists of the front overhead courtesy light, two reading/map lights, remote convenience
buttons, sun glasses holder, intrusion sensors, front parking aid disable switch and rear
sunblind switch.
Instrument Panel console
The instrument panel console is located in the center of the instrument panel. The instrument
panel console consists of:
•
the climate control assembly (vehicles without telematics). <<412-04>>
•
the touch-screen telematics control module (vehicles fitted with telematics). This takes
place of the climate control assembly. <<419-05>>
•
the occupancy sensor. <<501-20B>>
•
the audio system. <<415-01>>
•
the multi-switch pack consisting of, depending upon the vehicle options, heated seat
switches, single point door locking switch, hazard warning switch and valet switch.