2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 141
2008 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see "Instrument cluster" ( page 26). You can change the instrument cluster settings in the Instrument cluster submenu of the control system ( page 160). Warning! Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Use the reset button to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster and the switches on the center console. 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. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened to suit ambient light conditions. To brighten illumination Turn reset button 1 in the instrument cluster clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten. To dim illumination Turn reset button 1 in the instrument cluster counterclockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim. 1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you open a door switch on the ignition ( page 40) press reset button 1 switch on the exterior lamps Opening a door will activate the instrument cluster only for about 30 seconds. 140