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Old May 21, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Dial Control in Glovebox??

I may have missed this in the manual, so can someone let me know what the dial on the roof of the inside glovebox controls? It spins both ways, so I was thinking lighting somewhere but could not determine.

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Old May 21, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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it's a vent for keeping your tuna sandwich cool....haha, or as I have gathered, a 'sensitive
electronics sanctuary' or SES, (made that one up too)
for keeping top secret information from getting too hot.....or cold perhaps........
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Old May 21, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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It is the volume control for the lightbulb in the glove box.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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It's called the air vent thumb wheel. Close the vent when heating the vehicle. Otherwise open it to allow cool air to enter to keep things cool in high temperatures.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ImInPA
It is the volume control for the lightbulb in the glove box.
really ? thanks for pointing that out. i kept thinking that's for the blinkers' volume . should've read the manual .
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Old May 21, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Keeps my film cool on road trips.

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Old May 21, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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Did check tonight. Kept my sandwich the perfect temp.

Couldn't help it; sorry. Thanks for Everyone's advice. I suppose if the sandwich is heavy enough I won't even have to bother getting any special on a spring kit! Should lower on its on based on the weight and the specific gravity of cold tuna salad? That'll make the stock 17s look just hooked up!
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Old May 22, 2012 | 04:51 AM
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Honestly, when I saw the dial button I thought it was something to do with the glove box light , kinda dimmer switch lol
I looked at the manual and I learnt it was related to keep the items cool in the box
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Does it keep it cool when the car is off? I really like my tuna sandwich nice a crisp!!
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Keeps my film cool on road trips.

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wow Sir! you still use film??
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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Does it keep it cool when the car is off? I really like my tuna sandwich nice a crisp!!
i don't think so but i could be wrong.
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