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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 04:21 PM
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2020 GLS 580 HUD Clarity
Hello all,

We just took delivery of a 2020 GLS 580. Lovely so far, however, I noticed that the HUD isn't quite as clear as what we are used to on a BMW. The sharpness or focus seems to be off and I don't see any options to adjust it.

Anyone else notice this with theirs?

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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by joder
Hello all,

We just took delivery of a 2020 GLS 580. Lovely so far, however, I noticed that the HUD isn't quite as clear as what we are used to on a BMW. The sharpness or focus seems to be off and I don't see any options to adjust it.

Anyone else notice this with theirs?

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if you press home/menu or the left side of your steering wheel and browse all the way to the right you will see a small Options icon on the top for hud.That should let you adjust it
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 05:18 PM
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if you press home/menu or the left side of your steering wheel and browse all the way to the right you will see a small Options icon on the top for hud.That should let you adjust it
Thanks, I've been able to adjust it up and down as well as the brightness, however, the blurriness is still there. I will try again.
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Thanks, I've been able to adjust it up and down as well as the brightness, however, the blurriness is still there. I will try again.
I don't think focus change is possible. My BMW doesn't have focus function either. but I do agree, BMW's HUD is so much sharper.
I love the fact that HUD on GLS let's me configure and rearrange things.
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 10:04 PM
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Thanks, I've been able to adjust it up and down as well as the brightness, however, the blurriness is still there. I will try again.
did you wipe the hud glass on the dash? Might be greasy or dusty
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I don't think focus change is possible. My BMW doesn't have focus function either. but I do agree, BMW's HUD is so much sharper.
I love the fact that HUD on GLS let's me configure and rearrange things.
I testdrove a GLE450 that had focus issues, that is not normal, the hud when it’s ok is really sharp and you should have it checked by tech.


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Posted a photo so you all can see if your HUDs are like this one.


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Posted a photo so you all can see if your HUDs are like this one.

Looks similar to the broken one in the GLE450 demo car I tested...

You should have it checked by tech.


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Posted a photo so you all can see if your HUDs are like this one.

definitely not like mine especially the speed limit sign.Mine is crystal clear
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definitely not like mine especially the speed limit sign.Mine is crystal clear
Agree, that is definitely not right. Mine is in much better focus than this.
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Thanks all. I will have to take it in and see what they can do.
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For what it’s worth, I had a problem with rear camera in dark for the new ‘14 GL. Eventually there was a software fix. It’s important to register the complaint.
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