Instrument cluster, Introduction, Activating the instrument cluster – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
Page 149: Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination, Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument
cluster” (
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, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
1
To dim instrument cluster illumination
2
Reset button
3
To brighten instrument cluster
illumination
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open a front door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press reset button
2
R
switch on the exterior lamps
i
Opening a front door or pressing the reset
button without switching on the ignition or
the exterior lamps activates the instrument
cluster illumination only for 30 seconds.
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(
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.
i
With the exterior lighting switched on, the
brightness of the switches in the center
console will also be adjusted when using
button
1
or
3
.
X
To brighten illumination: Press and hold
button
3
until the desired level of
illumination is reached.
X
To dim illumination: Press and hold
button
1
until the desired level of
illumination is reached.
Controls in detail
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