2007 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 139

Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see "At a glance" ( page 26). Warning! G i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle's exterior lamps. 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 information about your driving conditions, such as speed or outside temperature, warning/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning messages or the failure of any systems. Driving characteristics may be impaired. To brighten illumination Turn the reset button ( page 138) clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten. To dim illumination Turn the reset button ( page 138) counterclockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim. 1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you open a door switch on the ignition press the reset button 1 switch on the exterior lamps You can modify the instrument cluster settings in the instrument cluster submenu of the control system ( page 157). If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Use the reset button ( page 138) to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster. 138