Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2007 - Manual (Page 115)

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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(
୴ page 28).
1 Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when
you
ț open a door
ț switch on the ignition
ț press the reset button 1
ț switch on exterior lamps
Opening a door will activate the instrument
cluster only for about 30 seconds.
You can change the instrument cluster
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu
of the control system (
୴ page 132).
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
Use the reset button 1 to adjust the illu-
mination brightness for the instrument
cluster and the switches on the center
console.
To brighten illumination
̈ Turn the reset button 1 clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
̈ Turn the reset button 1 counterclock-
wise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with
added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
i The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened to suit ambient light
conditions.