Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 88)

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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section of this manual (
୴ page 20).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you
ț open the driver’s door
ț turn the key in steering lock to
position 2 (
୴ page 29)
ț press the left knob 3 ( ୴ page 20)
Instrument cluster illumination
Instrument lamps
To brighten illumination
̈ Turn knob 3 ( ୴ page 20) clockwise.
The instrument lamps will brighten.
To dim illumination
̈ Turn knob 3 counterclockwise.
The instrument lamps will dim.
Display illumination
̈ Press knob 3.
With key removed or in steering lock
position 0 or 1 (
୴ page 29), the display
is illuminated for a short time.
Coolant temperature gauge
Under normal driving conditions, the cool-
ant temperature may rise to 248°F
(120°C). The coolant temperature may
climb to the red marking:
ț at high outside temperatures
ț during stop-and-go city traffic
ț when driving on hilly terrain
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature in the red zone.
Doing so may cause serious engine dam-
age which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.