BMW 7 Series: Head-Up Display
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The very name "Head-Up" describes the principle benefit of this system. The
Head-up Display (HUD) projects
a virtual image into the driver's field of vision. Important information such as
cruise con
The Principle
The HUD can be compared to a projection device. A light source is required to
project the HUD information.
The two LED arrays (red and green) serve as the light source. The image conte
The head-up display is fitted above the steering column, immediately behind
the instrument cluster. It is
fastened to the bulkhead supporting structure by three hexagon-head bolts.
Fig. 38: Identify
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CAUTION: Observe safety regulations.
Investigate cause of triggering of safety battery terminal.
To do so, read out fault memory of airbag control unit. Note fault
messages stored in memory. Rectify faults. Then clear fault memory.
Use of safety battery terminal:
From model year 1998 in Series E
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
There is a hard disk installed in the head unit.
Carry out mechanical work on the head unit and adjacent components with
care.
Avoid subjecting the head unit to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
prote