Description And Operation: Description

1. System operation
   Fig 1: Head Up Display System Operation Diagram

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   HUD system displays various information on the windshield glass which minimizes the driver's eye movement to enhance safety and convenience.

   The Head Up Display reflects the TFT LCD images to two mirrors (flat/concave) and displays them 2.2m ahead from the driver's eye.

   Information provided by HUD;

   1. Vehicle speed
   2. Integrated (DIS) information TBT (Turn by Turn) navigation information, road signage
   3. Safety warning lamp: SCC, LKAS, LFW, Blind Spot Warning
2. HUD Display Contents
   Fig 2: HUD Display Contents Chart

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3. HUD Unit

   Head Up Display: Output various vehicle system information on windshield glass via CAN

   Fig 3: Head Up Display Unit

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4. Cluster: Select display function in content setting in [Head Up Display] menu.

   [ON/OFF Setting] 

   Fig 4: Screen Display - Select Function (Head Up Display) Menu

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   Information 

   There is no ON/OFF switch for Head Up Display. Enable/disable in user option in instrument panel.

   [Display brightness] 

   Fig 5: Screen Display - Select Function (Display Brightness)

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   Information 

   Brightness of Head Up Display can be set up in instrument panel.

5. Illumination Sensor: It is equipped with bidirectional (vertical and horizontal) sensor. HUD brightness is controlled depending on horizontal measurement (ambient brightness).
   • Built-in bidirectional illumination sensor
   Fig 6: Locating Bidirectional Illumination Sensor

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   Information 

   If illumination sensor measurement could not be detected, HUD will not be displayed. Check for normal operation of illumination sensor before inspecting HUD.

6. Windshield glass: Windshield glass exclusive for Head Up Display is built in with double image removal film.

Information 

• Use of window tinting film on windshield glass may decrease image quality.
• Image may be distorted or seem dark if driver wears polarized sunglasses.