Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(
컄
page 26).
1
Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when
you
앫
open a door
앫
switch on the ignition (
컄
page 40)
앫
press reset button
1
앫
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 (
컄
page 160).
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
Use the reset button to adjust the illumina-
tion brightness for the instrument cluster
and the switches on the center console.
To brighten illumination
왘
Turn reset button
1
in the instrument
cluster clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
왘
Turn reset button
1
in the instrument
cluster counterclockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
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 characteris-
tics 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.