Instrument Cluster And Panel Backlighting- Dimmable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The instrument panel dimmer switch allows the brightness level of backlights and displays to be adjusted. When the headlamp switch is in the OFF position or the autolamp switch is in the ON position with the autolamp feature inactive, displays will be illuminated at maximum daytime brightness while backlights will not be illuminated.

When the headlamp switch is in the parking lamps ON, headlamps ON or the autolamps ON position and the autolamp feature is active, synchronized dimming of the backlights and displays can occur with the panel dim switch.

With the ignition switch in the RUN position, the audio unit, message center and odometer displays will be dimmable. With the ignition switch in the ACC position or with accessory delay feature enabled (ignition switch in the OFF position), only the audio unit display will be dimmable.

When the interior lamp mode switch (part of the instrument panel dimmer switch) is in the FOOT or OFF position, the synchronized dimming will be set at a 3/4 brightness level while the DOME position will provide maximum brightness.

All backlighting will be disabled when the battery saver function has been activated. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the battery saver function.