W140/C140 beards required - what toy am I missing?

[Dominicc01]

I was looking at a couple of classifieds for C140s recently, and noticed that some have a button on the dash mine doesn't have, and I can't identify it. Admittedly most are 1998MY, whereas mine is a 1997MY.

The only options I am aware mine lacks are: Orthapaedic seats; Rear blinds (? I think these were available on the C140?); and the On Board Computer.

So here's my dash:


And here are the ones with extra button (on the top row):




So what am I missing?

[harry kular]

isnt that the switch for the alarm? to disable while towing?

[Gouki]

Looks like something to do with active suspension. Firmer damper setting perhaps.

1:22 of video


http://youtu.be/QXSrDk8fzhY

[BigBen]

harry kular said:

isnt that the switch for the alarm? to disable while towing?

Looks like that to me.

[Dominicc01]

Thanks for the replies!

harry kular said:

isnt that the switch for the alarm? to disable while towing?

That could make sense - although I wonder why it isn't on all models. Since some 1998s and 1997s have that switch, and some don't.

Gouki said:

Looks like something to do with active suspension. Firmer damper setting perhaps.

1:22 of video


http://youtu.be/QXSrDk8fzhY

Hmm, don't think so. The video is of a pre-facelift as well, so different options. I think that on the facelift model, the adaptive damper system switch (where fitted) is just above the seat heater switch on the passenger side (down by the ashtray) - and the adaptive damper system something else I don't have!

[Egbert Nobacon]

BigBen said:

harry kular said:

isnt that the switch for the alarm? to disable while towing?

Looks like that to me.

It is. My 1997 CL500 had it.