Is that under the gas pedal? If so, it could be a "kickdown" button.
What does this button do?
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What does this button do?
Maybe a stupid question, but curiosity has gotten the better of me. It's located on the floor behind the gas pedal.
What is its purpose? What does is do? (And, for Peter B, can it be chromed?)
What is its purpose? What does is do? (And, for Peter B, can it be chromed?)
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Well, I will chime in. I think it is the di-lithium crystal energizer to activate the warp drive. 
At least, that is what it does on my car. Or, it could be a transmission kickdown switch. In other words, I have no idea. 
At least, that is what it does on my car. Or, it could be a transmission kickdown switch. In other words, I have no idea.
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Passenger "Pee-in-your-pants" button. Only available on the E55.
Really, it is the kickdown button. When you push the gas pedal all the way down it tells you engine and transmission that you mean business.
Really, it is the kickdown button. When you push the gas pedal all the way down it tells you engine and transmission that you mean business.
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Yes, it's under the gas pedal. When you "floor" the gas pedal, the back of the pedal would depress the button. I only noticed it because I was installing a new set of pedals. Sorry about the photo, but it was the only half-way decent one that I could muster.
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Originally Posted by E55 and 993
Passenger "Pee-in-your-pants" button. Only available on the E55.
Really, it is the kickdown button. When you push the gas pedal all the way down it tells you engine and transmission that you mean business.
Really, it is the kickdown button. When you push the gas pedal all the way down it tells you engine and transmission that you mean business.
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I always assumed it was the "JESUS CHR*ST!!" button, 'cause every time I press it, my passengers always grab the Jesus handle. 
However, at least one passenger has actually peed her pants, so now, I dunno. 
However, at least one passenger has actually peed her pants, so now, I dunno.
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Originally Posted by lbE55
Yes, it's under the gas pedal. When you "floor" the gas pedal, the back of the pedal would depress the button. I only noticed it because I was installing a new set of pedals. Sorry about the photo, but it was the only half-way decent one that I could muster.
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Originally Posted by jcanabal
The C32 has that button also.
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To be honest, I'm rather confuse that some of you only found this out?
I thought the kickdown button has been around for quite a while in ALL mercedes range? I think it dates back more then 10 years already. I know one of my dad's ex S class luxobarge has it. That car is 1995! hmmmm
Notkts, nothing near NOS level unless you're driving a 65 hehehe. for a C180, the kickdown button feels like wind gush only lol
I thought the kickdown button has been around for quite a while in ALL mercedes range? I think it dates back more then 10 years already. I know one of my dad's ex S class luxobarge has it. That car is 1995! hmmmm
Notkts, nothing near NOS level unless you're driving a 65 hehehe. for a C180, the kickdown button feels like wind gush only lol
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Originally Posted by jangy
actually, all tiptronic tranny cars have it (BMWs, Porsches, etc.)
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Originally Posted by James L.
Notkts, nothing near NOS level unless you're driving a 65 hehehe. for a C180, the kickdown button feels like wind gush only lol
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Originally Posted by jcanabal
The C32 has that button also.
I haven't seen an automatic car without that button. Isn't a standard feature of an automatic transmission?
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Originally Posted by NOTKTS
Lol, I think you've been reading mashimario's thread a little to much lately... hehe :p
more like reading too much of Lexani's threads recently doh
