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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 03:41 PM
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Just purchased a 2011 S550. There is recessed LED in the headliner, rear passenger area - what is it's purpose? It does not provide any significant light to the rear seat. Difficult to take a picture so I've attached an uninstalled picture of a similar headliner with the item in question circled. Thanks!!


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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 03:43 PM
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Does it shine on the rear seat controls at night?
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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 03:45 PM
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Good question - I've never sat back there at night. I'll check into that. Thanks.
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 02:09 AM
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I think it's the ambient light that will gently shine on the armrest/cup holders area when the armrest is down if I recall.
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 07:55 AM
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I turned around briefly while driving last night and I don't think I have that light. I don't have the rear seat package.
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 10:05 AM
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Non MBUSA market interior alarm sensor would be mounted here. You say there is an LED installed post VIN, long shot but I’ll check EPC.



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Here are photos from my 2013 S550 with the panorama roof. It has the LED in question and it shines down directly on the air vents/controls. I have standard rear seats, no rear seat package (no heating, ventilation, massage).







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Thanks. Haven't yet had the opportunity to check it at night but your answer makes sense.
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