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      04-21-2015, 01:34 PM   #1
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What are these?

I noticed in the area close to the moonroof and SOS button, there is a 3 section vent area. Inside each section, there are round "things" inside. They look like cameras or a microphone. I tried to capture them in a photo, but you cannot really see inside, but this should explain what I am talking about. Does anyone know what these are?
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      04-21-2015, 02:25 PM   #2
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You found NSA's recording devices.

If I am not mistaken, audio calibration/voice command microphone as well as bluetooth microphone is located there, also with premium sound there should be some speakers up there as well.

If you take a picture with flash you might be able to see better.

If you are really curious, that cover should be held in place with just clips, you can just pull it down and look inside and put it back after satisfying your curiosity. (Don't quote me on that and try yanking it out of the place, but I don't see any screws up there)
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Interior motion sensors for the security system.

The Bluetooth microphone is on the opposite side of the headliner.
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      04-21-2015, 03:37 PM   #4
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Interior motion sensors for the security system.

Correct
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      04-21-2015, 04:06 PM   #5
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Also 2015's have two mics one for each passenger.
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