Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section of this manual (
୴
page 30).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you:
ț
open a door
ț
switch on the ignition (
୴
page 365)
ț
switch on the exterior lamps
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND
(
୴
page 83).
Adjusting instrument cluster display
illumination
1 Knob
̈
Brightening illumination: Turn
knob
1 clockwise.
̈
Dimming illumination: Turn knob
1
counterclockwise.
Warning!
G
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 mes-
sages 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.
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The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
bient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted automatically when you switch on the
vehicle’s exterior lamps.