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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Does anyone know what is the function of the safety switch in the middle console? Do I leave the switch on the "little man or the dot"
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 08:28 AM
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It keeps the rear windows from opening>
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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Thanks, Pete, but do you leave the switch on the "little man or the dot"?
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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Not to be too picky but the switch merely disables the rear seat window switches, to prevent the wee ones from playing with them. As someone noted previously on this board, you can tell which setting does what by moving the switch at night and observing the rear window switches (parking/head lights on). The rear switches will illuminate when enabled. With the switch showing the little man (child) the rear switches are disabled, with the dot they are enabled.

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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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the little man is a child - thus when child is showing, children cant use the back windows..
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Thank you guys for the help! That is what this Forum is all about for Mercedes-Benz owners!


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the little man is a child
Guy, I think this goes without saying...
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