...that's on the right hand side of the dash beneath the window. What is it?

This was discussed a while back, consensus seemed to be it was a Passenger airbag disable switch, that never made it to final production.

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It is where the the sun sensor for the automatic climate control goes Unfortunately us Americans don't get the option. I am assuming that the button shaped thing is nothing more than a dummy cover.

I have a 2002 VW Passat and a 2003 Mazda6s, with auto climate control on both. Neither one does a very good job on auto. IMO not worth the cost.

BTW, I'm here because I covet the RX-8. Trying to decide if/when to buy.

I gave my 2002VW Passat already for the RX8 and never looked back.