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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 windscreens.

These windscreens 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 windscreen is fitted.

Fig 1: Folding Seal Back
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage!
Turn flexible shaft (1) in counterclockwise or clockwise direction only until resistance can be felt.

Unclip flexible shaft (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2) and turn in counterclockwise or clockwise direction to adjust display.

Fig 2: Removing Flexible Shaft From Holder
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