Air bag module cover having backlighted redundant control switches

摘要

An air bag cover assembly having backlighted redundant control switches includes membrane switch circuits and translucent backing plates mounted to posts molded to an air bag cover. The redundant control switches are utilized to control functions of electrical components within the vehicle. The membrane switching circuits are mounted within the cover and include translucent buttons projecting therefrom through apertures in the cover. The translucent backing plate includes LED's disposed therein for transmitting light through the buttons. The buttons further include symbols corresponding to a function. The translucent backing panel further includes a reflective material applied to the backside thereby causing the transmitted light to be directed to the buttons.