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OK. Let me see if I can shed a bit of light on this issue.
This topic has been bugging me for a few days, particularly since I double-checked our 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE to verify that there are separate instrument panel dimmer (illumination) settings for day and night. However, there's no apparent OM discussion of a similar feature in the 2017 Super Duty.
I just confirmed that our 2017 F350 XLT also has "Day" and "Night" dimmer settings. I used the lighting control switch (which I also don't like) to help with the set up.
DAY Setting (with engine running; don't know if this makes a difference):
Turn Lighting Control Switch to Off (position A), use the dimmer UP/DOWN buttons to the right to select your desired setting, and then hit OK to save. Notice the dimmer scale shows six possible increments. You probably need to make this adjustment during the day to achieve a comfortable setting. On our truck, this setting doesn't seem to make any/much difference to the backlight illumination of the LCS itself:
NIGHT Setting (with engine running; don't know if this makes a difference):
Turn Lighting Control Switch to Headlamps (position C), use the dimmer UP/DOWN buttons to the right to select your desired setting, and then hit OK to save. Notice the dimmer scale shows 12 possible increments. You'll probably need to make this adjustment during at night to achieve a comfortable setting. On our truck, this setting does affect the backlight illumination of the LCS itself:
Adjusting the Night setting doesn't appear to affect the Day setting, and vice-versa. It's just by coincidence that both of my settings are at #3, which reflects my personal day/night panel illumination preferences.
Finally, I don't know if this info will help you achieve your desired results, but you do at least have some range of control.
OK. Let me see if I can shed a bit of light on this issue.
This topic has been bugging me for a few days, particularly since I double-checked our 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE to verify that there are separate instrument panel dimmer (illumination) settings for day and night. However, there's no apparent OM discussion of a similar feature in the 2017 Super Duty.
I just confirmed that our 2017 F350 XLT also has "Day" and "Night" dimmer settings. I used the lighting control switch (which I also don't like) to help with the set up.
DAY Setting (with engine running; don't know if this makes a difference):
Turn Lighting Control Switch to Off (position A), use the dimmer UP/DOWN buttons to the right to select your desired setting, and then hit OK to save. Notice the dimmer scale shows six possible increments. You probably need to make this adjustment during the day to achieve a comfortable setting. On our truck, this setting doesn't seem to make any/much difference to the backlight illumination of the LCS itself:
NIGHT Setting (with engine running; don't know if this makes a difference):
Turn Lighting Control Switch to Headlamps (position C), use the dimmer UP/DOWN buttons to the right to select your desired setting, and then hit OK to save. Notice the dimmer scale shows 12 possible increments. You'll probably need to make this adjustment during at night to achieve a comfortable setting. On our truck, this setting does affect the backlight illumination of the LCS itself:
Adjusting the Night setting doesn't appear to affect the Day setting, and vice-versa. It's just by coincidence that both of my settings are at #3, which reflects my personal day/night panel illumination preferences.
Finally, I don't know if this info will help you achieve your desired results, but you do at least have some range of control.
I tried that but mine is 6 settings regardless of position. No change. This is just a poor design from Ford. Really unhappy about it. What I don't understand is why I seem to be the only one that is pissed off about this.
I tried that but mine is 6 settings regardless of position. No change. This is just a poor design from Ford. Really unhappy about it. What I don't understand is why I seem to be the only one that is pissed off about this.
Can you take a pic of what your looks like? I have been trying to follow this to see if your is different than mine. I can't remember which ones light and which don't but I have never had a problem seeing any of them.
Can you take a pic of what your looks like? I have been trying to follow this to see if your is different than mine. I can't remember which ones light and which don't but I have never had a problem seeing any of them.
No pic but I can confirm I have 12 bars like yours, at night. Must have to do with the wonderful light sensor. But that didn't solve the problem. Seems it's all about the sensor. It's been cloudy, rainy and dark here for a week and the lights won't turn on unless it's even darker. Sucks! Come on Ford. This is BS
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