Instrument Cluster - Virtual Display
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Speedometer |
| 2 | Information and message center |
| 3 | Tachometer |
| 4 | Temperature gauge |
| 5 | Fuel gauge |
The Instrument Cluster (IC) comprises a 31.24 cm (12.3 inch) Thin Film Transistor (TFT) with a multilayered virtual display. The IC has a high level of graphic presentation and interactive functionality. These features give the driver advanced levels of control and set-up using interactive graphic menu features.
The IC combines a virtual representation of virtual analogue instruments, graphic information, digital information and warning signals.
The TFT display uses a specific type of field-effect transmitter. The transmitter is made by depositing thin films of a semi-conductor active layer as well as the dielectric layer and metallic contacts, over a supporting substrate. The display comprises an active matrix of a large number of individual light emitting picture elements (pixels). Each pixel incorporates its own transistor switch and is controlled by the application of positive and negative voltages across rows and columns. The transistors are made from a thin film of silicon deposited on a glass panel (hence TFT). Each transistor takes up only a small fraction of the area of its pixel. The remaining part of the silicone film is etched away to allow light from the pixel to pass through forming the display.
The IC screen displays at a resolution of 1920 X 720 pixels, at a cycle time of 30 frames per second. The screen's aspect ratio of 8:3 (image width divided by the height). The IC has clear definition and no visible delay in changing information.
The 4 display modes that can be selected by the customer:
- dial layout
- dial layout
- Expanded media view layout
- Full map view layout.
Depending on which driving mode is selected, the color of the IC background may vary.
- Normal mode - Blue
- Eco mode - Grey
- Dynamic mode - Red
- Track mode - Red.