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Head-Up Display

The instrument cluster Head-Up Display (HUD) system projects selected driver information on the windshield and is viewed from the driver's seat. HUD system has an electric tilt adjust that is controlled by HUD up/down switch. See Fig 1 . Moving this switch moves the HUD image up or down on the windshield. HUD has ability to sense outside light conditions, via a photo-cell, and automatically adjusts brightness levels. HUD image brightness can be manually adjusted by moving HUD dim switch. An ambient light sensor allows HUD image display to adapt to brightness levels of environment. During the start up of the vehicle all segments of the head-up display illuminate for 3 seconds.

Information may be displayed in English or Metric units by pressing the E/M button. See Fig 2 . There are 4 major components to the HUD system. The HUD display unit, Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), HUD control switch and windshield (labeled SHADED HUD on lower right side). There are 5 different HUD display modes. Press and hold the PAGE button on the LH switch assembly to select any of the following display modes.

HUD displays the following images:

IPC monitors different inputs and vehicle messages and sends information to the HUD. When HUD receives low oil pressure, high coolant temperature or low fuel information, the CHECK GAGES indicator illuminates.

Fig 1: Identifying Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls
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Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Information Center (DIC) Buttons
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