Abstract: An electronic switch for a device in an automotive vehicle comprises an input pad mounted in an interior of the automotive vehicle, the input pad comprising a sensing mechanism operable to generate a plurality of control signals associated with a plurality of sensing positions of the input pad. The electronic switch further comprises a controller in communication with the input pad and the device, the controller configured to actuate a plurality of switch control functions of the device in response to the plurality of control signals.

Abstract: An information display assembly for an automotive vehicle includes an instrument cluster and a mounting unit. The mounting unit supports the instrument cluster in a forward interior location of the vehicle. The instrument cluster is orientable with respect to the mounting unit for optimal viewing by an operator of the vehicle. The internal location of the mounting unit is selectable by the operator.