2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 149

Controls in detail Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the "At a glance" section of this manual ( page 26). Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Use the reset button 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster. 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 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. 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. 1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you open a door switch on the ignition ( page 37) 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 169). If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. To brighten illumination Turn the reset button 1 in the instrument cluster clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten. To dim illumination Turn the reset button 1 in the instrument cluster counterclockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim. 148