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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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2012 GL450 - Light Question

Hello -

I have a question. Is the LIGHT selector for the GL450 supposed to be backlit? I am talking about where you turn on the headlights, or put them in auto mode. The selector knob is light up orange, but the writing on the dash where it says AUTO, ON, etc... That is not backlight so at night you can't see where you are turning it. Do I have a light out or is this normal?

I see the lights ORANGE and GREEN for the Fog Lights, but not the other items.

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Originally Posted by matthewmccann
Hello -

I have a question. Is the LIGHT selector for the GL450 supposed to be backlit? I am talking about where you turn on the headlights, or put them in auto mode. The selector knob is light up orange, but the writing on the dash where it says AUTO, ON, etc... That is not backlight so at night you can't see where you are turning it. Do I have a light out or is this normal?

Thanks!
I think it's supposed to be backlit.
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