Control device for enabling or disabling functions of a vehicle

The device has a switching carriage (2) moving on contact surface (3) connected to a support (10). A driving unit connects the carriage with an actuating lever (1) and moves the carriage with a manipulation of the actuating lever. The driving unit has a hinge (5) connecting a connecting arm (4) with the carriage. An electric switch determines a position and movement of the carriage on the contact surface.