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Tips
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If you wish to use the coming home/leaving home function regu-
larly, you can leave it activated at all times without risking perma -
nent strain on the electrical system. As the system is controlled by
light sensors, it will only be energized in darkness.
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Frequent use of the coming home/leaving home function for
approaching and departing a vehicle parked in the dark will strain
the battery . This applies particularly if only short distances are
driven between stops. Occasionally drive longer distances to make
sure the battery is recharged sufficiently.
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Please observe legal regulations when using the lighting
systems described. •
Instrument
panel
illumination
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The illumination
of the instruments, displays and the
center console can be adjusted.
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Fig. 45 Instrument
panel illumination
You regulate the brightness of the instruments with the left thumb-
wheel
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=> fig. 45.
A phototransistor
integrated into the instrument cluster controls
the illumination
of the needles in it. When the lights are switched
on, the lighting for the center console and the instruments (needles
Controls and equip-
ment
Clear vision
and dials) is automatically
adjusted to ambient conditions. The
driver can also adjust the brightness of the lighting.
Ignition
ON, light switch
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With the ignition switched ON, the glow of
instrument needles
can
be adjusted to appear brighter or dimmer.
Ignition
ON, light switch
at ;:oo: or fD.
With the lights switched on, the brightness of instrument cluster
(i.e. needles, gauges and displays) and center console illumination
can be adjusted.
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Note
The instrument cluster and center console illumination (gauges and
needles) comes on when you switch on the ignition and the vehicle
headlights are off . Be aware of the following difference between
models built to US or Canadian specifications:
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USA models: illumination
of the instrument cluster (gauges and
needles), dash and center console around the gearshift lever is
controlled by a light sensor located in the instrument panel. The
instrument panel illumination will automatically become dimmer as
the daylight fades away and eventually will go out completely when
outside light is very low. This is to remind you, the driver, to switch
on the headlights before it gets too dark.
•
Canada models: instrument panel illumination
will stay bright
regardless of the intensity of ambient light. Always be aware of
changes in outside light conditions while you are driving. Respond
in time to fading daylight by turning the light switch to position fD
(or "AUTO" if your car is equipped with this feature) to turn on your
headlights. •
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