Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG - Manual (Page 108)

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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 a door
ț turn on the ignition
ț press the reset knob ( ୴ page 20)
ț switch on the exterior lamps
Only opening a door will activate the in-
strument cluster for approximately
30 seconds.
You can change the instrument cluster set-
tings in the Instrument cluster submenu of
the control system (
୴ page 122).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use the reset knob to adjust the illumina-
tion brightness for the instrument cluster
and the switches on the center console.
To brighten illumination
̈ Turn the reset knob in the instrument
cluster (
୴ page 20) clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
̈ Turn the reset knob in the instrument
cluster (
୴ page 20) counterclockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
Coolant temperature gauge
Under normal driving conditions, the cool-
ant temperature may rise to 248°F
(120°C). The coolant temperature may
rise to 266°F (130°C) at high outside tem-
peratures or when driving in hilly terrain.
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature above 266°F
(130°C). Doing so may cause serious en-
gine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened to suit ambient
light conditions.