Switches everywhere

jdandy

jdandy

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Today I found myself sitting in the parking lot at our country doctor's office waiting for Marlene to complete her appointment. Surfed the Internet on my phone a bit then had a thought. How many switches can I reach from the driver's seat in my Tahoe LTZ. Yes, I was bored. I began to count and was flabbergasted at the total. From my driver's seat there are 95 switches I can reach that perform one function or another. If I count the other 5 switches on the rider's side door and seat there is a total of 100 switches in the front of the Tahoe. This doesn't count the switches in the rear passenger area for heated seating, independent air conditioning control, electric windows and door locks, or the switches in the far rear of the vehicle that raise and lower the third row seating, open and close the rear hatch, or the switches on each exterior door handle that locks and unlocks the doors when the key FOB in near. It is crazy how many switches there are in modern vehicles. I am still amazed that I can reach 95 of them from the driver's seat.
 
Makes me think of my buddy’s Chevy pick up (think it was from the 60s). Had the gears on the column, the lights, heat (or not), locks and windows on the doors, and I think that was it.

Message - don’t sit in the parking lot for too long again.


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I didn't count any of the virtual software buttons related to MyLink and the touch screen. Then there are the hidden switches like the one on the brake peddle that closes when you place your foot on the brake to start the engine, or the other switch related to touching the brake peddle to release cruise control, or the switches that signal the computer if a passenger is in the seat for airbag deployment and seat belt warnings if not in use. There are the magnetic switches in the doors that turn on and off interior lighting and signal the computer if a door is ajar. And lets not forget those pressure switches and micro transmitters for tire pressure monitoring, and the switch associated with the gear shift that turns on and off the backup camera. I'm sure there are lots more switches I am unaware of. My Tahoe has GM's magnetic ride control, too. I can't begin to get my mind around the complexity of that system. It is astonishing how complicated, yet incredibly reliable technology is in today's modern vehicles.

What surprises me most about the number of switches and buttons in the Tahoe, besides the sheer quantity, is just how intuitive they are to use once accustomed to their locations and purpose. I know what every switch and button does and have no issues using any function while still paying attention to driving.
 
Yes, there are lots of buttons & knobs and many I don’t even use or are aware of.

I was just made aware when my audio dealer a few months back came to visit that my car has AirPlay and allows me to plug my iPhone into the system; now I receive and send texts by voice - no distraction while my car cruises with lane assist and distance control, oh and stops if it looks like something may get hit.

Simplicity no more, but kinda cool!


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I can relate to this in a way as well. When I bought my first VW Touareg I found 2 buttons after I owned it for 12 months, so I read the owners manual :D
 
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Put in some of these switches [emoji23]


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My Tesla has three stalks and 2 pedals. There are two buttons on the steering wheel and two buttons for the hazard light and glove box. Everything else is controlled by the touch screen.

Larry
 
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