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62 30... Adjusting head-up display (display adjustment)

NOTE: Display adjustment (correction of lopsided display) is possible from 12/2003.

The following text only describes display adjustment.

How to Adjust The Height Of The Head-Up Display  is described separately.

NOTE: Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windshields.

These windshields are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at bottom right below the seal (1).

Prior to adjustment, fold seal (1) back and make sure that a correct windshield is fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying HUD Mark On Windshield
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unclip flexible shaft (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

IMPORTANT: Turn flexible shaft (1) in clockwise direction  only, otherwise risk of breakage!

Turn flexible shaft (1) by hand for display adjustment.

Fig 2: Uncliping Flexible Shaft In Direction Of Arrow From Holder
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