Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 149)

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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Adjusting instrument cluster display
illumination
1 Dimmer
̈ Brightening illumination: Turn
dimmer
1 clockwise.
̈ Dimming illumination: Turn
dimmer
1 counterclockwise.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is on the
left side in the instrument cluster
(
୴ page 26).
i 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.
Warning!
G
ț Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.
ț Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the hood. Stay away from
the engine if you see or hear steam com-
ing from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle
until the engine has cooled down.