2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 117

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster Activating instrument cluster display The instrument cluster is activated by: • Opening the door1. • Pressing button J on the instrument cluster1. • Turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. • Switching on the exterior lamps. 1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds. 114 Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving at dusk or in darkness: Press adjusting knob (1) - the knob will pop out. Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise - instrument lamp intensity increases. Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise - instrument lamp intensity decreases. Push knob back into panel. Note: It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in daylight - the intensity is adjusted automatically. Instrument cluster illumination The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting conditions.