[Foxman907]

Was just wondering if anyone knows what the on switch at the side of the handbrake does as it doesn't seem to do anything I can work out

 

[Roverlike]

That is isolation switch for rear windows electric opening. If it is off then passengers on rear seats cannot open windows by switch on rear doors, for example little children.

 

[Foxman907]

That is isolation switch for rear windows electric opening. If it is off then passengers on rear seats cannot open windows by switch on rear doors, for example little children.

Oh right thanks the rear windows are manual on it so wierd that it has that then

 

[Sardine]

This isn't uncommon.
I had a 420GSi Turbo with the same switch but on the drivers door handle, rear windows were keep-fit rather than electric.
The switch also turned off the front passenger window.