Q: How do I control the light brightness on the instrument panel?

asked by on December 14, 2015

How do I control the light brightness on the instrument panel?

Your car is equipped with several instrument panel lights designed to illuminate the gauges, dials and readouts so you can see them when driving in low-light conditions or at night. You can adjust the brightness of your instrument panel lights as well (whether the headlights are on or not). Here’s how:

  • Locate the instrument panel dimmer switch on the left side of the steering wheel (it’s a dial control).

  • Turn the dial down to dim the instrument panel lights.

  • Turn the dial up to brighten the instrument panel lights.

Tip

When you turn on the headlights, the instrument panel lights will dim slightly. This is normal. Turn the dial up to brighten the lights if necessary.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

What kind of engine oil is recommended?
Using the right engine oil is vital – the wrong weight (viscosity) can cause any number of problems, ranging from premature wear and tear to low fuel economy. The only weight oil your car should use is 0W-20. You can...
Passenger's side door won't unlock
Each door has it’s own door lock actuator. It’s a small motor built into the latch. The most common cause for just one door not locking or unlocking is this. It’s possible there’s a wiring issue too. If you're ready...
Car only drives about 15 miles before engine quits
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. Older, carbureted vehicles are not my area of expertise. However, if you got the vehicle to run by spraying carburetor cleaner into the carburetor, I can tell you...
Charging problem - 1999 Cadillac DeVille
First, you should check for injector pulse and fuel pressure. If either of these are not working, then there are some specific diagnostic paths to follow. If it is only spark you are missing, check all the fuses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-fuses-by-rocco-lovetere). Make...
HELP! wont start all of the sudden
In order to find out the reason for the crank no start you should first look at theft light on dash and when turn the key to on but not crank and see if theft light comes on and then...
Where is the fuel filtet located on 2008 Kia Rondo LXV6
The fuel filter on your Rondo is actually located inside the fuel tank and is part of the fuel pump assembly. We could make some suggestions on what else could be causing the issues, if we had a little more...
Erratic idle at stop light
Hi There, This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor. The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor senses engine load and generates a signal that is proportional to the amount of vacuum in the intake manifold. When you are...
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 and is knocking really loud, I was thinking it is a bad lifter so I change the oil and added marvel m
The best way to determine if you have worn internal engine parts is to use a micrometer and plastigauge if necessary to take measurements of certain parts. Once these measurements have been taken, you will then want to compare them...
2006 mazda 3 automatic jump from2nd to 4th gear
Check the fluid first for both level and quality. If the fluid is not dirty or burnt and the level is correct, shift problems of the type you are describing are caused by solenoid failures, a defective valve body, a...

Related articles

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Ford F-350
With With Ford’s stiffest chassis to date, the 2012 F-350 is one of the most reliable heavy-duty pickup trucks on the market today. With the quiet cabin and plush ride, though, you’ll feel like you’re driving in the comfort of...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Toyota Prius
Since Since they introduced the Prius, the very first mass-market hybrid, Toyota has been leading the auto industry in hybrid vehicles, and continues to do so in 2012. For this model year, the Prius saw some exciting new options, including...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You Live in a Rainy Area
When When considering purchasing a used car, you have a lot of decisions to make. You need to consider price, size, gas mileage, how much cargo space you need, and of course the appearance of the car as well. And...