Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781133612315
Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 21, Problem 1RQ

True or False? A driver information center projects indicator and warning lights on the windshield rather than illuminating them in the instrument panel.

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Whether the given statement “driver information centre projects indicator and warning lights on the windshield rather than illuminating them on the instrument panel.” is true or false.

Answer to Problem 1RQ

The given statement “driver information centre projects indicator and warning lights on the windshield rather than illuminating them on the instrument panel.” is true.

Explanation of Solution

Such type of display is called Heads-up Display (HUD). It uses a vacuum fluorescent light via a dash-mounted prismatic mirror to display information such as vehicle speed, turn signals, high beam or low beam, low fuel warning and other necessary information.

Conclusion:

Thus, the given statement “driver information centre projects indicator and warning lights on the windshield rather than illuminating them on the instrument panel.” is true.

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