Does the new E class have....
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Does the new E class have....
...the little red or amber LED under the rearview mirror that illuminates the center of the dash console?
thanks!
Jim
thanks!
Jim
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there is the light under the mirror that goes on once dark....but i don't see how it helps? it seems like its not lighting anything at all....
but all the other subtle lighting touches are awesome. anyone agree with me?
but all the other subtle lighting touches are awesome. anyone agree with me?
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OK Guys, if you really want to get technical on this tiny light, here goes ---There is an amber light, it does not light up the center dash (all / most buttons are backlight), it does not light up anything, it does not turn on when it is dark, it does turn on when you turn on the lights, and it is for the auto dim on the rear view mirror (for the instrument cluster, map light buttons, etc) when you enter / exit the car.
slightly ammended
slightly ammended
Last edited by skymast; Oct 15, 2002 at 08:40 PM.
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I clarified above. i didnt have it before either but this mirror houses a TON of stuff and is actually about 3 - 4 inches deep. My guess is that, beyond the dimmer, map lights, and 3 button garage door opener, they probably put the remote key receiver in there as well. Just guessing though.
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Thanks for the replies. The LED or two I was referring to was mounted at the very bottom of the mirror and puts a soft red glow across the dash buttons in the dark. I was told the older E's had them, so I figured the newer ones had it too. My C240 has the auto-dimming mirror. It has a hole for a photocell in the back side that detects the amount of ambient light out in front of the car. It has another photocell in the bottom right corner of the mirror that works in conjunction with the one on back and detects light shining at the car from the rear.
