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What is this sensor for?
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JohnnyG
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In 2015, they were still using the old cruise control stalk. This stalk eventually changed in 2016 to be Autopilot specific. Back then it was still a layover form the cruise control. That was a light that was lit when you had the cruise set.
You also have a button at the end of that stalk that, when pressed, disengages Autopilot. Originally, it was used to set cruise control. The new stalks don't have that button anymore.
You also have a button at the end of that stalk that, when pressed, disengages Autopilot. Originally, it was used to set cruise control. The new stalks don't have that button anymore.
jorobsand
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Some of them still do, at least as of my December 2017 build. Most of the steering wheel stalks (e.g. cruise control, turn signal / wipers, gear selector) and the window controls are all from MB parts bin.
Ciaopec
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Use it as a reminder to recheck selected gear (D/R) before pushing accelerator. It will save you ending up in a gym/salon/condo/etc.
Ciaopec
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Poor tongue-in-cheek gag on my part. I know where they both are but was trying to get you to look at it each time so you wouldn't fall victim to the "sudden unintended acceleration" in the wrong direction syndrome. Never mind. Enjoy the car!
JohnnyG
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Not really left over parts in your case. You have a 2015. Autopilot wasn't turned-on until October of 2015. Prior to that, the stalk was still being used as a cruise control lever.
It's a light that, on the Mercedes it's from, indicates the speed limiter function is on. Rather than normal cruise control. The button on the end in a MB toggles between Cruise or Limiter, the light indicates which is set.
It's on the 2018 C-series I've got while my MS is being fixed. (someone rear-ended me on the M1).
It's on the 2018 C-series I've got while my MS is being fixed. (someone rear-ended me on the M1).
FWIW (small detail) -- The button on the end of the cruise control/AP stalk is very handy in my experience. I find it easy to use it to discontinue cruise or AP without touching the brake, and without moving my hand very far where it is resting on the steering wheel. I would miss it if I had a car without it. (I know, you can also push the lever forward to disconnect.)
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