Instruments and controls

Instrument brightness control

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The instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition

The instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the AUTO, position. or Turn the control left or right to adjust the brightness position.

Turn the control left or right to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights when driving at night.

The instrument brightness control will not adjust the brightness when the headlights or parking lights are off.

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