GLK-Class (X204) Produced 2008-2014

2013 adjust lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Mar 15, 2024 | 05:58 PM
  #1  
Mmr1's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,583
Likes: 342
2013 glk 350
2013 adjust lights

How do I brighten the radio , door and all small lights . I figured it out once in the engineering menu but I can’t do it today. I never got it to stay bright . The dashboard I can do.
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2024 | 09:04 PM
  #2  
calder-cay's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 280
From: South Texas
2014 GLK350 base model (active) ; 2001 E320 base (retired); 2001 Wrangler soft-top
I'm not sure what "small lights" are, but I'll suggest adjusting the radio / system screen (to the right of the dash) brightness.

Using the control joystick (center console), select System (upper right), then Settings (lower left).

Then, next screen, choose Display, then choose Brightness, Day Mode, Night Mode, or Automatic.







Reply
Old Mar 17, 2024 | 05:30 AM
  #3  
Mmr1's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,583
Likes: 342
2013 glk 350
That doesn’t adjust brightness level. That I do in the center consul but the level of brightness of the radio and heating control is almost non existent. I saw it once in the engineering menu but I didn’t set it properly .
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2024 | 04:03 PM
  #4  
calder-cay's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 280
From: South Texas
2014 GLK350 base model (active) ; 2001 E320 base (retired); 2001 Wrangler soft-top
So, I was bored, and went out to the garage.

The one photo shows Brightness manually set to lowest, and second shows Brightness manually set to highest ... and I used the standard menu system in the center Display ... no "engineering menu" involved. (the Brightness is normally set to Automatic). Output is obvious.

I guess something got borked in your "engineering menu" that affects the standard menu in the center Display.








Last edited by calder-cay; Mar 17, 2024 at 04:07 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2024 | 06:18 PM
  #5  
Mmr1's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,583
Likes: 342
2013 glk 350
It’s my radio, doors , heating control , that are dim. I did see the adjustment once in engineering but now can’t find it , ok thanks for looking .
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2024 | 07:23 PM
  #6  
John CC's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 521
From: New Hampsha
'17 GLS450, '14 GLK250, Grandpa's Roadster
I found this. It's for a W212. Not even sure what it means...
"Chose on the consol: System ---Settings-------Disply---Brightness----then chose a number from 1 to 10 then OK."

[Edit]Hmm, I guess that's the same thing as post 2...

Last edited by John CC; Mar 17, 2024 at 07:36 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2024 | 07:35 PM
  #7  
calder-cay's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 280
From: South Texas
2014 GLK350 base model (active) ; 2001 E320 base (retired); 2001 Wrangler soft-top
Originally Posted by John CC
I found this. It's for a W212. Not even sure what it means...
"Chose on the consol: System ---Settings-------Disply---Brightness----then chose a number from 1 to 10 then OK."
I already showed that in my first Reply
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2024 | 07:37 PM
  #8  
John CC's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 521
From: New Hampsha
'17 GLS450, '14 GLK250, Grandpa's Roadster
I already showed that in my first Reply
You posted while I was editing...
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 17, 2024 | 07:39 PM
  #9  
calder-cay's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 280
From: South Texas
2014 GLK350 base model (active) ; 2001 E320 base (retired); 2001 Wrangler soft-top
Originally Posted by Mmr1
It’s my radio, doors , heating control , that are dim. I did see the adjustment once in engineering but now can’t find it , ok thanks for looking .
I am showing my Radio at top of the center console tower

Here's a photo showing my tower. Notice the Radio up top, in the main Display ... that Display changes depending on what you're selecting.

I guess you have a separate Radio down lower.


Reply
Old Mar 18, 2024 | 08:59 AM
  #10  
Mmr1's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,583
Likes: 342
2013 glk 350
That’s the same dash as mine and your radio and heat lights are bright , mine are not . How do you make the radio and heat controls dim and bright ? My gauges and radio are fine and controlled in the main consul gauge cluster , it’s what’s below , the radio - Ac- heat - doors etc that are dim

Last edited by Mmr1; Mar 18, 2024 at 09:05 AM.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:33 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE