2011 HL SE Radio Illumination

[Donzie]

I've searched the site & can't find any info re my problem. The illumination on our new 2011 HL SE's radio screen(Type B or C, per the manual) is so dim that it can't be read if the running or headlites are turned on unless fully dark outside, even if the "wheel" control f/the dash lites intensity is dialed all the way up. Is there any way to further increase the brightness? Thanks in advance.

[jgayman]

My guess is you have a problem with your radio or lighting control. While I wouldn't call the display ultra-bright, the radio in my '11 SE is very easy to read regardless of ambient light or headlight status.

[Donzie]

Had to take the HL in to the dealer to have mudguards installed, & while there I asked about my radio illumination problem. Turns out, it's (partially) my own fault. I hadn't noticed that there's an "automatic" setting on the lighting control stalk. When it's used, the illumination adjusts, oddly enough, automatically, even with the headlights on in daylight. Live & learn.
Donzie