2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 95

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 93 Version: 2.11.8.1 Control system Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen 93 Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer (Y page 26) denotes excessive engine speed. the driver's door on the ignition on the exterior lamps reset button . Rswitch Rpress i Opening the driver's door or pressing the reset button . without switching on the ignition or the exterior lamps activates the instrument cluster illumination only for 30 seconds. Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination X Clock In vehicles with the audio system, the clock can be set via the control system (Y page 105). For setting the time with the COMAND system, see separate COMAND system operating instructions. To brighten illumination: Press knob : briefly. X To dim illumination: Press knob ; briefly. The illumination brightness for the instrument cluster changes each time you press knob : or ;. Several settings are possible. Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 1. The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings. For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more. A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. You can only adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster illumination when it is dark outside. i With the exterior lighting switched on, the brightness of the switches in the center console will also be adjusted when using knob : or ;. Resetting trip odometer X G Warning! Make sure you are viewing the standard display (Y page 96) in the multifunction display. X Press and hold reset button . until the trip odometer is reset. Z Controls in detail Rswitch ! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.