Abstract: A switching device is disclosed in which a depression switch and a rotation/depression switch are interconnected by means of a coupling mechanism. When one of the knobs is turned ON, the remaining knob is automatically turned OFF. The switching device includes a depression knob projecting from a plate and disposed depressingly manipulatable; the depression switch for performing a predetermined switching operation in response to depressing operation of the depression knob; a rotation/depression knob provided on the plate and disposed rotatable and depressingly operable; the rotation/depression switch for performing a predetermined switching operation in cooperation with rotation or depressing movement of the rotation/depression knob; and, a coupling mechanism provided between the depression switch and the rotation/depression switch. The coupling mechanism releases a contact of one of the switches in response to ON operation of remaining one of the switch.