Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control switch can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON position. When the switch is operated, the dot matrix liquid crystal display switches to the brightness adjustment mode. Push the upper switch A to brighten the instrument panel lights. The bar1 moves to the + side. When reaching the maximum brightness, “MAX” appears on the display 2 .Push the lower switch B to dim the instrument panel lights. The bar1 moves to the − side. When reaching the minimum brightness, “MIN” appears on the display
3 . However, “MIN” does not appear during the nighttime. The dot matrix liquid crystal display returns to the normal display under the following conditions:
► when the instrument brightness control
switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
► when the 
switch on the right
side of the combination meter panel is
pushed.
See also:
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temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone 1 shown in the
illustration.
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