Hello,

i did a search for steering wheel buttons but only came up with 10 results so i decided to ask. As i was driving home today i noticed two black momentary buttons on the back side of the steering wheel (opposite of the tiptronic paddles). My owners manual hasn't arrived yet and i was curious as to what these buttons do. oh.. it's an 03 cs


thanks

 

They turn on/off the dash lights.

 

it's on/off switch for the light on the steering wheel

 

mine only turn off the steering wheel lights?

 

right!

 

Yeah. Steering wheel.

 

I've never seen another car with this feature. Does anyone even use it? However the biggest question is: Why have TWO completely redundant buttons? Guess that's why my CS cost so much

 

its because they make most cars with the "capability" of having all the options, its like they normally make only 1 wiring loom, and if you add options or upgrade...the plugs/connectors are already there, its just inital cost savings.


i think....

 

do not know

 

i found that out the hard way. was driving down the highway and some how hit that button on accident the dash amd steeromg wheel turned off. I didnt know what was going on figured the car was having major electrical problem...

 

More gadgets/functions = increased service revenue? (for out of warranty vehicals?)

 

thats a very pesamistic outlook?
i think porsche electrics are very reliable.