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bought a Kadjar 6 months ago.  great car very pleased with it.  Asked salesman if the auto gear change lever should illuminate and he said no, use the signs on dash.  This is all well and good but I am used to seeing what gear I am moving too in the dark.  With the now dark nights it has become a nuisance.  Has the fuse gone that illuminates P D R N etc or was he telling the truth?
Thanks
David

Hi David, I have Kadjar 2016 Auto but it doesn't illuminate.  It's the so called design, not a fuse fault.  Having said that my VW Golf 2005 Auto has that illumination.  In fact, all the switches and knobs are beautifully illuminated that you don't have to struggle finding it while driving.

The indicator in the auto is in fact illuminated, it uses a low voltage supply of around 5v to power a 12v filament mini bulb with a plastic diffuser cap on.

it’s that dim it doesn’t do anything unless you eyeball is on the D of the indicator with your hand wrapped around it to blank as much outside light as possible.
must be about 4 years ago I modified mine, I have an additional 12v feed ran in for mood/additional lighting, I’ve discarded the original fitting and installed a w5w LED which does the job.

There will be photos some where on the forum as it regularly comes up as a question. 

Here are a couple of photos 

Hi,
thanks for photos they will be great help.  Just got to work out how to lift the gear lever cover up.
David