Mercedes-Benz 2006 CLK-Class Coupe Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(
page 24).
1 Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when
you
ț open a door
ț switch on the ignition ( page 36)
ț press the reset button 1
ț switch on the exterior lamps
You can change the instrument cluster
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu
of the control system (
page 155).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use the reset button 1 to adjust the
illumination brightness for the instrument
cluster.
To brighten illumination
̈ Turn reset button 1 clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
̈ Turn reset button 1 counterclock-
wise.
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 infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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.