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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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The is what appears to be a light at the bottom of the COMAND screen (multimedia package) in the center of the black bezel. Does anyone know what this is or what it indicates?
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Ambient light photocell, measures available light in the cabin so the displays can be brightened or dimmed.
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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Thank you. I've been driving the car for more than a year and never noticed it before. Today it looked like it illuminated. It was probably the bright sun reflecting off the sensor.
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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It's a secret camera used by the government to spy on you.
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...and another reason to never ********** in your car.
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The government already uses the gps to spy on you, might as well have the camera too!!
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...and another reason to never ********** in your car.

One would think driving a car like this, you'd at least get someone to do that for you...


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One would think driving a car like this, you'd at least get someone to do that for you...



You didn't select that option??
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You didn't select that option??

I ordered the "saucy blonde w/pouty lips" option, but all I got was my wife...


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I ordered the "saucy blonde w/pouty lips" option, but all I got was my wife...


You're on fire today! Let me know when you'll be doing your stand-up routine in Tampa!
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You're on fire today! Let me know when you'll be doing your stand-up routine in Tampa!

Thank you...thank you...


...I'll be here all week, and twice on Thursday...


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