Instrument cluster, Introduction, Activating the instrument cluster – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
Page 109: Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination, Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument clus-
ter” (
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warning/
indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
1
To brighten instrument cluster illumina-
tion (knob
+)
2
To dim instrument cluster illumination
(knob
-)
3
Reset button
J
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open the driver’s door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press reset button
J
R
switch on the exterior lamps (
i
Opening the driver’s door or pressing the
reset button
J
without switching on the
ignition or the exterior lamps activates the
instrument cluster illumination only for
30 seconds.
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(
i
The instrument cluster illumination is dim-
med or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
You can only adjust the brightness of the
instrument cluster illumination when it is
dark outside.
i
With the exterior lighting switched on, the
brightness of the switches in the center
console will also be adjusted when using
knob
1
or
2
.
X
To brighten illumination: Press knob
1
briefly.
X
To dim illumination: Press knob
2
briefly.
The illumination brightness for the instrument
cluster changes each time you press knob
1
or
2
. Several settings are possible.
Controls in detail