What are they?

[oldtimer]

Every once in a while, someone like me comes along and is compelled to ask a ridiculous question; so here goes.
On my 2010 3.8, on the front lower grill, there are two black opaque glass (or plastic) rectangles. Do they serve a purpose or are they just decorative pieces? I could ask my dealer, but why would I want top embarrass him with such mundane questions. Three weeks old today and just keep on liking it more and more.

 

[Mark_888]

Every once in a while, someone like me comes along and is compelled to ask a ridiculous question; so here goes.
On my 2010 3.8, on the front lower grill, there are two black opaque glass (or plastic) rectangles. Do they serve a purpose or are they just decorative pieces? I could ask my dealer, but why would I want top embarrass him with such mundane questions. Three weeks old today and just keep on liking it more and more.

I beleive that the sensors for the adaptive cruise control are behind there and protected by the plastic.

 

[nearwater]

I beleive that the sensors for the adaptive cruise control are behind there and protected by the plastic.

Correct. The change was made into 2010 models for the ACC.

Dan

 

[oldtimer]

As usual, gentlemen, my eternal gratitude. That explanation never occurred to me. BTW, lots of returning snowbirds from Florida, and when they notice my car in garage, well, getting lots of admiration.