Bump on Dashboard?

[Gandalf]

Ok, time for a totally silly question not pertaining to either problems with, or praise of, the new X.

There is a little plastic bump, roughly 3/4" square, and shaped like a pyramid in the center of the dashboard back where the dashboard and windshield meet. Anyone know what this is for? I presume its some kind of sensor, but danged if I can figure out which one.

I have a Limited, as I don't know if it's present on the XLT and Base models.

 

[janskim]

I believe its for the auto headlights, light sensor.

 

[dco43054]

Or maybe the sensor for the automatic climate control. Had something similar in another vehicle.

 

[GWA1]

My money is on it's BOTH!

 

[blwnsmoke]

It is the auto headlights. The climate sensor is hidden from the sun because if it was exposed to it, it would get a false reading thinking it is warmer inside then it really is.

 

[Gandalf]

Light sensor makes sense to me. Maybe if I have a few minutes I'll test it out...

 

[baxterdown]

Its the auto-lights sensor. Put your hand on it and your auto lights will come on. Take your hand off and they turn off. You know, like clap-on clap-off! LOL!

 

[vegastime]

Glad somebody asked this.

I have been wondering what this was. Was going to ask here, if anybody knew what it was.