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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The BMW Night Vision system provides the driver with a black-and-white image
of the driving environment
ahead of the vehicle in the central information display (CID).
BMW Night Vision is a 100% passive system without active infrared illumination.
Objects situated ahead of the
vehicle are shown in
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