HUD Not Dimming When Headlights Come On

TDS · 05-20-2017, 04:06 PM

For some reason mu heads up display is not dimming with the gauges when the headlights are on. Manual only says the heads will dim with the outside light but that is not happening ether. Anyone of a setting somewhere? Any help would be great.

unavailablezl1 · 05-20-2017, 04:11 PM

I have dimmed/set it manually. I didn't know it was auto dim. I will research it.

Android42019 · 05-20-2017, 08:14 PM

I've come to learn some things in our manuals are not always actually a feature in our vehicle :/

Glen e · 05-20-2017, 08:15 PM

HUD does not auto dim on the camaros.

crazydmc · 05-21-2017, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

HUD does not auto dim on the camaros.

yeah, I have to change it everyday between day time and night... annoying.

RCF · 05-21-2017, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by crazydmc

yeah, I have to change it everyday between day time and night... annoying.

Yup! Little things like this annoy the crap outta me... hahaha

Opened this thread thinking "Awesome, there is a way to make it dim with the lights!"

TDS · 05-21-2017, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Android42019

I've come to learn some things in our manuals are not always actually a feature in our vehicle :/

I have noticed the same thing, My question then is if they are not features that are on the Zl1 what car are they on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

HUD does not auto dim on the camaros.

That really sucks! My 05 Corvette HUD dimmed with the headlights, Really Chevy, That really pisses me off.

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Originally Posted by crazydmc

yeah, I have to change it everyday between day time and night... annoying.

I love this car but little things like this are really starting to annoy the hell out of me. If it is a money thing Chevy I will take auto dimming HUD and a locking fuel door over a Multi Tone Exhaust that I will never take off of track or pull the fuse.

Gurkha · 05-21-2017, 09:06 PM

Reading the manual today and it says it dims....

Weege · 05-21-2017, 09:28 PM

Yes, from page 132 in the 2017 manual:
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.

Inspector 17 · 05-21-2017, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurkha

Reading the manual today and it says it dims....

. Mine autodims. I've never had to adjust it at night.

Infern0 · 05-22-2017, 07:54 AM

Mine dims as well.

I haven't messed with it in this car, but in all others there has always been a brightness knob or switch, and if you moved it up and down you could see the dash backlights dimming and brightening even in daytime conditions. Then when if it switches to night time it would dim from that position. There was always a "max" brightness setting on there too, and if it was clicked in to that position, it would stay at max brightness even after transitioning to night time.

So if there's a similar option/switch/knob, try switching it down a couple clicks while it's in day time setting. If my theory is correct, it will dim further when switching to night mode after that.

TDS · 05-22-2017, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurkha

Reading the manual today and it says it dims....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weege

Yes, from page 132 in the 2017 manual:
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.

I have read that to, But mine will stay at what ever i have it set at.

Inspector 17 · 05-22-2017, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infern0

Mine dims as well.

I haven't messed with it in this car, but in all others there has always been a brightness knob or switch, and if you moved it up and down you could see the dash backlights dimming and brightening even in daytime conditions. Then when if it switches to night time it would dim from that position. There was always a "max" brightness setting on there too, and if it was clicked in to that position, it would stay at max brightness even after transitioning to night time.

So if there's a similar option/switch/knob, try switching it down a couple clicks while it's in day time setting. If my theory is correct, it will dim further when switching to night mode after that.

Great point. I would definitely check the DIM knob to the left of the instrument cluster. I thought there was a problem with my backup camera because when I was pulling out of the garage every time it would be black. Turned out that the dimmer was just all the way down. Minor adjustment and I can now see the camera image every time.

crazydmc · 05-22-2017, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspector 17

. Mine autodims. I've never had to adjust it at night.

that's good ... apparently HUD does not auto dim on the 2016's

05-20-2017, 04:06 PM	#1
TDS Drives: 2019 Jeep Rubicon Sold:2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Scappoose, OR Posts: 560	HUD Not Dimming When Headlights Come On For some reason mu heads up display is not dimming with the gauges when the headlights are on. Manual only says the heads will dim with the outside light but that is not happening ether. Anyone of a setting somewhere? Any help would be great. __________________ Travis SOLD ZL1 Summit White, A10, Black Strip, PDR, ZL1 floor mats Ordered 2/11, 2000 2/14, 3000 2/20, 3100 2/24, 3300 3/7, 3400 3/8, 4300 3/16, 4B00 3/21 Bayed at train yard in Ohio, 4200 3/26 All Abroad for the West Coast, 4800 4/4 Deliverd to portland train yard, 5000 4/7 3:00AM Deliverd to Dealer, 6000 4/7 6:45PM Delivered to Customer

05-20-2017, 04:11 PM	#2
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	I have dimmed/set it manually. I didn't know it was auto dim. I will research it. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

05-20-2017, 08:14 PM	#3
Android42019 The Black Emerald Drives: '17 ZL1, '08 Trailblazer, '11 1LTRS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 781 View My Garage	I've come to learn some things in our manuals are not always actually a feature in our vehicle :/ __________________

05-20-2017, 08:15 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	HUD does not auto dim on the camaros. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

05-21-2017, 09:06 PM	#8
Gurkha Drives: 2016 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 92	Reading the manual today and it says it dims.... __________________ 2017 ZL1 - A10, PDR - Delivered - 5/2/2017 - 05/10/2017 - Tail lights to SEMA dark tails lights - 05/16/2017 - Tint, paint correction, matte hood, Xpel, Ceramic coat - 11/19/2017 - Diode Dynamics F/R side markers to smoke, reverse, trunk, and license plate LED swap, rear reflectors tinted charcoal - 04/20/2018 - MRR FS01 Brushed Bronze Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, Carbotech XP12 F/R Brake Pads, Castrol SRF Brake Fluid 2002 SS 1986 IROC Z28

05-21-2017, 09:28 PM	#9
Weege Drives: 2017 2SS convertible M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: May 2013 Location: New England Posts: 181	Yes, from page 132 in the 2017 manual: The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed. __________________ Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food ------ No atmosphere.

05-22-2017, 07:54 AM	#11
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Mine dims as well. I haven't messed with it in this car, but in all others there has always been a brightness knob or switch, and if you moved it up and down you could see the dash backlights dimming and brightening even in daytime conditions. Then when if it switches to night time it would dim from that position. There was always a "max" brightness setting on there too, and if it was clicked in to that position, it would stay at max brightness even after transitioning to night time. So if there's a similar option/switch/knob, try switching it down a couple clicks while it's in day time setting. If my theory is correct, it will dim further when switching to night mode after that. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 - Everything but the sunroof - Sold 2010 Camaro SS - 650RWHP Daily Driver - Traded

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