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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Question What is this called?!

First off: I have a 2008 E350 4MATIC. VIN is WDBUF87X88B199704. Can someone please inform me on what this is at the "1-2 o'clock" position on my steering wheel..... and what its function is as well. Thanks
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Plastic plug covering mounting hole for optional voice control system push-to-talk lever
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hmmmmm. Interesting konigstiger.... Does buying the lever and attaching it activate voice control?
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Does buying the lever and attaching it activate voice control?
Lever, VCS control module, harness, and SDS version coding. MY08 VCS does not work with navigation, but it is somewhat convenient for telephone calls and radio/audio changes.
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