Control Center shuts down system completely.

brand and model numbers would be very helpful. without this info, I would try unplugging, wait about a minute, then plug back in. sometimes units can be reset by just cycling the power. Good luck.

There is circuit board behind the instrument cluster that has batteries, when those batteries begin to die the board will shut down non vital systems. Also this board controls the over head display as well as the center and iDrive systems.

There isn't one. Chances are the service rep had no idea either.

http://www.viasatelital.com/manuales/Instalacion-HN9000.pdf

Accessing the System Control Center
To open the System Control Center on a web browser installed on a computer that is connected to the satellite modem,
double-click the System Control Center shortcut on your computer desktop, or follow these steps:
1. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.
2. In the browser address bar, type www.systemcontrolcenter.com or 192.168.0.1 and press Enter.
Note: To use 192.168.0.1, the satellite modem must be configured for a private address, and DHCP must be
enabled on the computer.
The System Control Center home page appears as shown in Figure 8: System Control Center home page on page
9.
If you are unable to access the System Control Center, refer to Cannot Access the System Control Center on page
34.
Creating a shortcut to the System Control Center
You can create a Windows shortcut on your computer desktop for easy access to the System Control Center home page.
Note: As part of the installation process, the person who installed your satellite modem creates a shortcut to the
System Control Center, so there should already be a shortcut on your desktop—unless it has been deleted.
1. Open a web browser.
Note: The method described here works for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. It may work with other
browsers.
2. Type www.systemcontrolcenter.com or 192.168.0.1 in the browser address bar and press Enter.
Note: To use 192.168.0.1, the satellite modem must be configured for a private IP address, and DHCP must
be enabled on the computer.
The System Control Center home page appears.
3. Drag the icon that appears in front of the address displayed in the browser to the computer desktop.

On your DIC (driver information center) to the left you will see 3 buttons arranged vertically.
The ENG/MET button is used to switch between english and metric. Push that button until all displays are in english, that should return your climate control to fahrenheit.

Once you have completed that, push and hold the "reset" button down for 2 seconds ( button just below the ENG/MET button). That should reset you DIC to the default brightness as well as your other displays.

Give it a try and let me know.
Regards,

Before you begin, Follow these steps carefully;

1. Shut Down to turn off your computer. Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
2. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer
3. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot.
4. To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. to do this, Turn the computer over, Slide the battery release latch until they click into place. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
5. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Now you are ready to remove your Keyboard;
6. Removing the Center Control Cover, Remove the two screws securing the center control cover from the battery bay,
7. Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open.
8. Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the center control cover on the right side and ease the center control cover up.
9. Disconnect the cable from the media control buttons connector located underneath the center control cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the data cable connected to the system board, ensure that you do not pull hard when you are raising the center control cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the center control cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
10. Remove the center control cover.
11. Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
12. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the media control buttons connector.
13. Disconnect the media control buttons connector and remove the media control buttons cable.
14. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the keyboard connector.
15. To disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the keyboard connector latch toward the front of the computer.
16. Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector.
17. Replacing the Keyboard
    1. Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector.
       
       
    2. Rotate the keyboard connector latch to secure the cable.
       
       
    3. Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them under the palm rest.
       
       
    4. Press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place.
       
       
    5. Replace the two screws on the top of the keyboard.
18. Replacing the Center Control Cover
    1. Reconnect the media control buttons cable to the connector below the keyboard.
       
       
    2. Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them under the palm rest.
       
       
    3. Press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place.
       
       
    4. Replace the two screws on the top of the keyboard.
       
       
    5. Reconnect the media control buttons connector to the center control cover.
       
       
    6. Insert the left edge of the center control cover.
       
       
    7. Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
       
       
    8. In the battery bay, replace the two screws that secure the center control cover.
       
       
       
       

Catalyst Control center the the graphics management software. If comes with ATI Graphics Cards. Reinstalling the display driver will solve the problem.

Now you see why we get paid the big bucks!
Just kidding,LOL
Here is the sequence:

1. Press the STATUS control to
access the System Check function,
the message center will display A/C
FILTER XXX% RESET FOR NEW.
2. Press and hold the RESET
control to set to 100%, the message
center will display IF NEW FILTER
HOLD RESET.
3. After a successful reset, the
message center will display A/C
FILTER LIFE SET TO 100%.

Suggest a problem with internal power connections open up the unit a check.