Caution: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), it can show the speedometer reading in English or metric. The current audio system information, as well as Rear Seat Entertainment system information, may also be displayed and will appear as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle.
The HUD is capable of displaying English or French. See DIC Controls and Displays to change the display from English to metric.
The HUD will display the following lights and messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster:
| • | Turn Signal Indicators. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . |
| • | High-Beam Indicator. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . |
| • | Low-Fuel Warning Message. See Low Fuel Warning Message . |
The Head-Up Display also displays a CHECK GAGES message. The following messages could appear on the instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES appears:
| • | Engine Coolant Temperature Warning. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message . |
| • | Low Oil Pressure. See Low Oil Pressure Message . |
| • | Charging System Indicator. See Charging System Indicator Message . |
| • | Low Brake Fluid Warning. See Low Brake Fluid Warning Message . |
Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES message will illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information.
Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will always be displayed. The current audio system information will only be displayed for three seconds after the radio, tape or CD track status changes. This will happen whenever one of the radio controls is pressed, either on the radio or on the audio steering wheel controls, if equipped.
To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following:
- Start your engine and turn the dimmer knob to the desired HUD image brightness.
- Adjust the driver's seat. If you change your seat position, you may have to readjust your HUD.
- Press the UP or DN buttons until the HUD image is easy to see and then press the DN button until the HUD image is as low as possible, but remains in full view straight ahead near the front bumper.
- To turn the image off, turn the dimmer knob counterclockwise until it stops.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the ambient light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer knob set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side-to-side.
If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer knob. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.
When you first start the vehicle the display will show BUICK and the Buick logo for a few seconds. If it is cold outside, this display may stay on for up to a minute.
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit.
If the ignition is on and you cannot see the HUD image, check to see if one of the following conditions exist:
| • | The HUD unit is covered |
| • | The HUD dimmer knob is adjusted incorrectly |
| • | The HUD image is not adjusted to the proper height |
| • | Ambient light in the direction your vehicle is facing, is low |
| • | A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers . |
Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the HUD. See Windshield Replacement .
