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Illumination Brightness Control 153
We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range . Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided .
CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range , safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible .
Refer to “ Engine Overheating ” FP436 .
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Meter settings can be set on the center information display . For details , perform the procedures described in “ General settings ” FP197 ( 11.6-inch display models ) or “ General settings ” FP214 ( dual 7.0-inch display models ).
3-5 . Illumination Brightness Control
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The illumination brightness of the combination meter and center information display dims under the following conditions .
. The light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position when the ambient light is dark .
. The light switch is in the “ AUTO ” position and the headlights illuminate automatically .
You can adjust the illumination brightness for better visibility .
To brighten , turn the control dial upward . To darken , turn the control dial downward .
NOTE
. When the control dial is turned fully upward , the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all .
. The brightness setting is not canceled even when the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position .
. The operation method of illumination brightness will differ depending whether or not “ Brightness Dial ” in the center information display is on . Refer to the operation method indicated the following table .
“ Brightness Dial ” is on .
Operational item
Combination meter
Center information display
Control dial Available Available
“ Brightness ”* 1 on the center information display
Not available
Not available
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