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How to Activate the HUD on the GL8?

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AlejandroAnn
09/01/25 2:57am
GL8 can activate the HUD below the left vent on the center console. Here are the specific details: 1. Activation Method: The switch is located below the left vent on the center console, labeled with "HUD". Lift the button upward to raise the head-up display. Press the button downward to retract the head-up display. The rear button is for adjusting the head-up display functions, and the furthest rear button is for adjusting the brightness of the head-up display. 2. Buick GL8: The new model of the Buick GL8 has undergone significant design changes. The new family-style exterior brings a more fashionable look. The silver chrome trim that runs through the headlights, grille, and emblem becomes a highlight of the front fascia, following the direction of familial design. The front bumper has also become more three-dimensional in shape.
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DiLuke
09/13/25 5:53am
To be honest, I'm quite interested in the GL8's HUD. I find it very convenient to use during my daily commute. Basically, you just press the row of buttons on the left side of the steering wheel—there's a dedicated HUD control button—and a light press will bring up the projection screen. You can also find the vehicle settings option in the touchscreen menu, then go to the display section and simply turn the HUD switch on. Remember to adjust the brightness and position to avoid glare—for example, setting it higher in the small window on the dashboard makes it clearer. The HUD offers so many benefits: it displays speed and navigation directions, so you don’t have to look down at the dashboard while driving, which is much safer, especially at high speeds. I always turn it on for long trips—it’s worry-free, effortless, and even enhances the driving experience. If you restart the car after turning it off, the HUD automatically restores the previous settings, so there’s no need to readjust anything.
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