INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 161
3-4. ILLUMINATION BRIGHT- NESS CONTROL s03aj
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The illumination brightness of the instrument cluster, center information display and climate control panel 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“ OFF” position.
. The operation method of illumination brightness will differ depending whether or not“ Brightness Dial Control” in the center information display is on. Refer to the operation method indicated the following table.
“ Brightness Dial Control” is on.
Operational item
Instrument cluster and climate control panel
Center information display
Control dial Available Available
“ Brightness Adjustment”* 1 on the center information display
Not available
“ Brightness Dial Control” is off.
Operational item
Control dial
“ Brightness Adjustment” on the center information display
Instrument cluster and climate control panel
Available
Not available
Not available
Center information display
Not available
Available
* 1: When“ Brightness Dial Control” is on,“ Brightness Adjustment” on the center information display is not available. For details about“ Brightness Dial Control” on / off settings, refer to“ Brightness / Contrast” FP199.
AUTO DIMMER CANCEL FUNCTION s03aj01
When the ambient light is bright, the illumination brightness is set to the maximum regardless of the position of the control dial. In this case, you cannot adjust the illumination brightness by using the control dial. When the ambient light is dark, you can dim the illumination brightness as described above.
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