Abstract: A dual-mode steering system (12) for an automotive vehicle (14) includes a first steering mechanism (36) and a second steering mechanism (38). A locking mechanism (72) is mechanically coupled to the first steering mechanism (36) and the second steering mechanism (38). The system (12) also includes a locking switch (40) having a first state and a second state. A controller (22) is electrically coupled to the locking mechanism (72) and the locking switch (40). The controller (22) locks the first steering mechanism (36) to the second steering mechanism (38) when the locking switch (40) is in the first state and disengages the first steering mechanism (36) from the second steering mechanism (38) when the locking switch (40) is in the second state. A method of operating the dual-mode steering system (12) is also provided.

Abstract: A multiple switch module which is adapatable for inclusion in stalk switches, including a central cylinder, a multi-switch unit located within the central cylinder, a selections annulus rotatably mounted concentrically outside the central cylinder and operably connected by a cross-bar to a first rotary switch of the multi-switch unit, a selections cylinder rotatably mounted to a forward end of the central cylinder and operably connected to a second rotary switch of the multi-switch unit, and a selection button biasably mounted in reciprocable relation to the selections cylinder and operably connected to a momentary switch of the multi-switch unit. A slot system is formed in the central cylinder to accommodate rotative movement of the cross-bar relative to the central cylinder.

Abstract: A multiple switch module which is adapatable for inclusion in stalk switches, including a central cylinder, a multi-switch unit located within the central cylinder, a selections annulus rotatably mounted concentrically outside the central cylinder and operably connected by a cross-hair to a first rotary switch of the multi-switch unit, a selections cylinder rotatably mounted to a forward end of the central cylinder and operably connected to a second rotary switch of the multi-switch unit, and a selection button biasably mounted in reciprocable relation to the selections cylinder and operably connected to a momentary switch of the multi-switch unit. A slot system is formed in the central cylinder to accommodate rotative movement of the cross-hair relative to the central cylinder.