circuits. The rear turn signal lamps include a clear bulb, a reflector and a red lens integral to each rear
lamp unit for domestic market vehicles, or an amber bulb and a clear lens for export market vehicles.
Other components of the exterior lighting system for this vehicle include:
Backup Lamp Switch - A plunger-type backup lamp switch is installed through the transmission housing
of vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and is actuated by the shifter mechanism within the
transmission when REVERSE gear is selected. On vehicles with an optional automatic transmission a
stand-alone Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) performs the backup lamp switch function.
Brake Lamp Switch - A plunger-type brake lamp switch is located on the brake pedal support bracket
under the instrument panel and is actuated by the brake pedal arm when the brake pedal is depressed.
Clockspring - The clockspring includes an integral turn signal cancel cam, which provides automatic
turn signal cancellation as the steering wheel is rotated back to its centered position following a vehicle
turning maneuver. The clockspring is located near the top of the steering column, directly beneath the
steering wheel. Refer to DESCRIPTION .
Hazard Switch - A latching push button-actuated hazard switch is integral to the switch pod located just
below the heater and air conditioner controls in the center stack area of the instrument panel.
Headlamp Leveling Switch - A four mode push button-actuated headlamp leveling switch is integral to
the switch pod located just below the heater and air conditioner controls in the center stack area of the
instrument panel of vehicles manufactured for certain markets where the headlamp leveling feature is
required.
Instrument Cluster - The Electro Mechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is also known as the Cab
Compartment Node (CCN) in this vehicle. The EMIC/CCN is located in the instrument panel above the
steering column opening, directly in front of the driver. Refer to DESCRIPTION .
Instrument Panel Switch Pod - The instrument panel switch pod contains the hazard switch and, on
vehicles so equipped, the headlamp leveling switch. The switch pod is located just below the heater and
air conditioner controls in the center stack area of the instrument panel. Refer to DESCRIPTION .
Left Multi-Function Switch - The left (lighting) multi-function switch is located on the steering column,
just below the steering wheel. A control stalk that extends from the left side of the switch is used to select
the turn signal lamps (right or left) and to select the headlamp beam (low, high or optical horn). A control
knob on the control stalk is used to select the park lamps, headlamps or fog lamps.
Park Brake Switch - A park brake switch is located on the park brake lever mechanism on the floor
panel transmission tunnel between the two front seats.
Steering Control Module - The Steering Control Module (SCM) is located within the left multi-function
switch housing on the top of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. Refer to
DESCRIPTION .
Totally Integrated Power Module - The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the
engine compartment, near the battery. Refer to DESCRIPTION .
Trailer Tow Wiring Adapter - Vehicles equipped with a factory-installed trailer towing package have a
wiring adapter provided that adapts the factory-installed heavy duty 7-way trailer tow connector to a
conventional 4-way light duty connector.
Trailer Tow Connector - Vehicles equipped with a factory-installed trailer towing package have a heavy
duty 7-way trailer tow connector installed in a bracket on the trailer hitch receiver.
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Nitro