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R50/53 What are these things for???

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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There is nipple sticking out of the center of the dashboard (purpleish color). LQQks like a sensor to me. And the other is the cap looking thingy inside the glove compartment on the left hand side. One can twist it!!! HELP...I need to know....its killing me?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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The "nipple" is the sun strength sensor used by your auto a/c.
The **** in the glove box is for air flow from the a/c - so you can keep your candy cool in the summer :smile:

 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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It is a sensor for a future planned feature. I don't remember which one, but for now, it's nothing.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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>>There is nipple sticking out of the center of the dashboard (purpleish color). LQQks like a sensor to me. And the other is the cap looking thingy inside the glove compartment on the left hand side. One can twist it!!! HELP...I need to know....its killing me?
Lois
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Oh - perhaps they are right...

I was SURE I saw in the 'Unauthorized Manual' that the sensor was nothing.

My mistake!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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>>Oh - perhaps they are right...
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>>I was SURE I saw in the 'Unauthorized Manual' that the sensor was nothing.
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>>My mistake!


in the top 10 Idiosyncrasies it says it's NOT a button, not nothing

ryan

 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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No, the unauthorized manual says if you don't have the automatic AC option, THEN it's nothing...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Indeed you are correct.... I will shut up and write about something I know now!


 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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The a/c glovebox is great for chilling drinks on long roadtrips!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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I agree the AC in the glovebox is a great idea for traveling with a couple sodas and an apple or banana!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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>>There is nipple sticking out of the center of the dashboard (purpleish color).

A purple erect nipple means it is very cold in there. A pinkish soft nipple means ambient temperature is just fine.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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>>>>There is nipple sticking out of the center of the dashboard (purpleish color).
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>>A purple erect nipple means it is very cold in there. A pinkish soft nipple means ambient temperature is just fine.
Lois
 
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