Illumination brightness control

The illumination brightness of the clock display, audio, air conditioner, multi


The illumination brightness of the clock display, audio, air conditioner, multi function display and meter/gauge dims under the following conditions.

● when the light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position

● when 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” position.

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