Instrument Cluster; Instrument Cluster Illumination; Tachometer - Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Operator's Manual

Instrument cluster

A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the "At a glance"
section ( page 24).
The multifunction display in the instrument
cluster is activated when you
open a door
switch on exterior lighting
switch on ignition ( page 35)
press reset button J or one of the
knobs for the instrument cluster illumi-
nation ( page 24)
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Opening a door or pressing the reset
button Jwithout switching on the ig-
nition or the exterior lighting activates
the multifunction display illumination
only for 30 seconds.
For information on changing the instru-
ment cluster settings, e.g. the language,
see "Instrument cluster submenu"
( page 131).

Instrument cluster illumination

Adjusting
The knobs for adjusting the instrument
cluster illumination are on the left side of
the instrument cluster ( page 24).
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With the exterior lighting switched on,
the brightness of the switches in the
center console will be adjusted simul-
taneously.
Brightening illumination
Press knob + briefly.
The instrument cluster illumination
brightens.
Dimming illumination
Press knob - briefly.
The instrument cluster illumination
dims.
Controls in detail
Instrument cluster

Tachometer

The red marking on the tachometer
( page 24) denotes excessive engine
speed.
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Avoid driving at excessive engine
speeds, as it may result in serious en-
gine 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.
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