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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Can I disable Winter Mode Switch?

Just a thought. Twice now, I have accidentally engaged my winter mode by somehow bumping the button, which is really placed in a horrible location in the C-coupe. Is there a setting on the MFD (that I can't seem to find) to disable this switch so that I don't do this again? I did a search, but they don't seem to have asked this particular question before.

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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I meant I can't find the setting, not the MFD!
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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I think that I read somewhere on the csportscoupe forum that that feature is only available with the optional rear opening sunroof.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 02:25 AM
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
I think that I read somewhere on the csportscoupe forum that that feature is only available with the optional rear opening sunroof.
Oh boy here we go again.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 03:38 AM
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
I think that I read somewhere on the csportscoupe forum that that feature is only available with the optional rear opening sunroof.
That's part of the C10 package that has the electronically retractable wiper blades, isn't it?
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 03:53 AM
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no, no... It's part of the C12 package with the pop-up rear wing and flipable headlights that goes from halogen to xenon on a touch of a button.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:45 AM
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Boy, do you guys have too much time on your hands!!!
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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Re: Can I disable Winter Mode Switch?

Originally posted by tsberkey
Just a thought. Twice now, I have accidentally engaged my winter mode by somehow bumping the button, which is really placed in a horrible location in the C-coupe. Is there a setting on the MFD (that I can't seem to find) to disable this switch so that I don't do this again? I did a search, but they don't seem to have asked this particular question before.
Mebbe you should place around the shift lever one of those conical dog-collars that prevent the dog from scratching himself. It would keep your long fingers off the buttons.

Kal
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I can't really see how one can accidentally press it.. the toggle switch is pretty stiff already
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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I can't really see how one can accidentally press it.. the toggle switch is pretty stiff already
I agree, but it's happened twice now! Maybe my son is playing a joke on me!
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