A little gimmick on our e60's
07-06-2004, 10:52 AM
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Just wanted to share this:
The dial switch for the headlights can be pushed in.
Just push it in, it still works as usual. You can use it while pushed in, or you can pull it out again. Doesn't matter.
Don't ask why, I don't know. Just a little gimmick.
The dial switch for the headlights can be pushed in.
Just push it in, it still works as usual. You can use it while pushed in, or you can pull it out again. Doesn't matter.
Don't ask why, I don't know. Just a little gimmick.
07-06-2004, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GotBMW' date='Jul 6 2004, 08:53 PM
It could be because of a rear foglight. Usually only on Euro models.
07-06-2004, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Doctor Diesel' date='Jul 6 2004, 10:17 PM
Its for knee saftey in the event of an accident....stops you getting a smashed patella.
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However...
Nice gimmick...
I leave it pushed in, since I have it on Auto all the time.
07-06-2004, 08:25 PM
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DD is right. The retractible switch is for increased safety on impact.
Be careful about pushing it in. I've read posts where people pushed it in and it it wouldn't come back out and the dealer needed to replace it.
Be careful about pushing it in. I've read posts where people pushed it in and it it wouldn't come back out and the dealer needed to replace it.
07-07-2004, 05:10 AM
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Nothing untoward happens, if the lights were on, opening the drivers door (to get out) switches them off.
I leave the switch on auto all the time, when I start the car in my garage, its dim enough for the lights to switch on, after driving out, they go off.
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I leave the switch on auto all the time, when I start the car in my garage, its dim enough for the lights to switch on, after driving out, they go off.
DD