2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 88

Controls in detail Instrument cluster Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the "At a glance" section of this manual ( page 20). The instrument cluster is activated when you open the driver's door turn the key in steering lock to position 2 ( page 29) press the left knob 3 ( page 20) Instrument cluster illumination Instrument lamps To brighten illumination Turn knob 3 ( page 20) clockwise. The instrument lamps will brighten. To dim illumination Turn knob 3 counterclockwise. The instrument lamps will dim. Display illumination Press knob 3. With key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 ( page 29), the display is illuminated for a short time. Coolant temperature gauge Under normal driving conditions, the coolant temperature may rise to 248°F (120°C). The coolant temperature may climb to the red marking: at high outside temperatures during stop-and-go city traffic when driving on hilly terrain The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature in the red zone. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 88