2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 133

Controls in detail Instrument cluster Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see "Instrument cluster" ( page 24). The instrument cluster is activated when you open a door switch on the ignition press the reset button ( page 24) switch on the 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 ( page 148). To brighten illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster ( page 24) clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten. To dim illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster ( page 24) counterclockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim. Instrument cluster illumination Use the reset button to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster and the switches on the center console. Coolant temperature gauge Warning G i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened to suit ambient light conditions. Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns an can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. 131