I would guess that it's for a built in phone's cable or something like that.
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Originally Posted by davewatson
Hey guys,
Curiosity has gotten to me - in the upper compartment of the centre console (next to the phone cradle) I have a thing which is rounded and spring loaded - what is this for? Does anyone have any clues as to why it is designed like this?
Top right of this pic
Bottom left (bottom of pen)

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