Display Screen Guide: 2021 GMC Acadia Head-up Display
The 2021 GMC Acadia’s head-up display (HUD) changes the way people drive by projecting important information directly onto the window. This makes driving easier and safer than ever before. The HUD has a cutting-edge design that makes it easy for the driver to see important information like speed, driving directions, and safety alerts. This reduces distractions and improves driver awareness on the road. By removing the need for drivers to take their eyes off the road to check instruments, the HUD encourages better driving habits and makes driving easier and more fun. The head-up display in the 2021 GMC Acadia sets a new standard for modern car displays with its cutting-edge technology and easy-to-use interface. It gives drivers a level of sophistication and usefulness that has never been seen before.
2023 GMC ACADIA Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base)
The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the Info app. The displays show the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the right steering wheel control.
: Press to move up or down in a list.
: Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster.
: Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Options menu.
- Press
to access the cluster applications. - Press to scroll to the Options application.
- Press to enter the Options menu.
- Scroll to Info Pages and press
. - Press to move through the list of possible information displays.
- Press while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all possible DIC info page displays. Some may not be available for your particular vehicle. Some items may not be turned on by default but can be turned on through the Options app. See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this section.
Speed: Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). A speed limit sign can also be shown if equipped.
Trip A or Trip B: Shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometer (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. This also shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change. Press and hold while this display is active to reset the trip odometer and the average fuel economy. Trip A and Trip B can also be reset by pressing
and choosing reset.
Fuel Range: This shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. LOW will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Remaining Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not to reset the Oil Life display at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
Tire Pressure: Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is low, the value for that tire is shown in amber.
Average Vehicle Speed: Displays the average vehicle speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset. Reset the average speed by pressing when it is displayed.
Fuel Economy: The center displays the approximate instantaneous fuel economy as a number and bar graph. Displayed above the bar graph is a running average of fuel economy for the most recently traveled selected distance. Displayed below the bar graph is the best average fuel economy that has been achieved for the selected distance. The selected distance is displayed at the top of the page as “last xxx mi/km.” Press to select the distance or reset the best value. Use
to choose the distance and press . Press
to select “Reset Best Score.” Press to reset the best average fuel economy. After reset, the best value displays “-,-” until the selected distance has been traveled. The display provides information on how current driving behavior affects the running average and how well recent driving compares to the best that has been achieved for the selected distance.
Economy Trend: Shows the history of the Average Fuel Economy from the last 50 km(30 mi). Each bar represents about 5 km (3 mi) of driving. During driving the bars will shift to always reflect the most recent distance on the right side. Press and hold to clear the graph or to reset through the menu.
ECO Index: Provides feedback on the efficiency of current driving behavior. The bar graph shows a value that is based on current fuel consumption compared to what is expected from the vehicle with good and bad driving habits.
Timer: This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold while this display is active, or press
and select reset.
Battery Voltage: Displays the current battery voltage, if equipped. Battery voltage changes are normal while driving. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message.
Transmission Fluid Temperature: Shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Blank Page: Shows no information.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel)
The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the Info app. The displays show the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the right steering wheel control.
: Press to move up or down in a list.
: Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster.
: Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Options menu.
- Press to go to the Options application.
- Press to enter the Options menu.
- Press to move through the list of possible information displays.
- Press while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all possible DIC info page displays. Some may not be available for your particular vehicle. Some items may not be turned on by default but can be turned on through the Options app. See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this section.
Speed: Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The vehicle odometer is also shown on this page.
Trip A or Trip B, Average Fuel Economy, and Average Speed:
Shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometer (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change. The Average Speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. Press and hold while this display is active to reset the trip odometer, the average fuel economy, and the average speed. Or press
and select reset in the menu.
Fuel Range and Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. LOW will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The Instantaneous Fuel Economy display shows the current fuel economy in either liter per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change.
Timer: Can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold while this display is active.
Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, which means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
Tire Pressure: Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is low, the value for that tire is shown in amber.
Best Fuel Economy: Displays average fuel economy, the best fuel economy over the selected distance, and a bar graph showing instantaneous fuel economy. Pressto changes the selected distance. Press and hold while this display is active to reset the best fuel economy and average fuel economy. This display can also be reset by selecting reset in the menu.
Top Consumers: Shows a list of the features that are currently impacting the fuel economy, in order from highest to lowest. If a feature is turned off, it will be removed from the list.
Economy Trend: Shows the history of the Average Fuel Economy from the last 50 km (30 mi). Each bar represents about 5 km (3 mi) of driving. During driving the bars will shift to always reflect the most recent distance on the right side. Press and hold to clear the graph or press
to reset through the menu.
ECO Index: Provides feedback on the efficiency of current driving behavior. The bar graph shows a value that is based on current fuel consumption compared to what is expected from the vehicle with good and bad driving habits.
Speed Signs: Shows sign information, which comes from a roadway database in the onboard navigation.
Off Road: Displays vehicle pitch and roll information, road wheel angle, and four-wheel drive (4WD) status.
Following Distance: The following distance to a moving vehicle ahead in your path is indicated in the following time in seconds.
Blank Page: Shows no information.
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge: Shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. The information is projected through the HUD lens on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units. The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement is changed through the instrument cluster.
The HUD may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts:
- Speed
- Tachometer
- Audio
- Phone
- Navigation
- Collision Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control and set speed
- Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist
- Low Fuel
Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls.
The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD image:
- Adjust the driver seat.
- Start the engine.
- Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.
: Press or lift to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side.
: Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view.
: Lift and hold to brighten the display.
Press and hold to dim the display. Continue to hold to turn the display off. The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed. The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.
HUD Views
There are four views in the HUD. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view.
Speed View: This displays digital speed in English or metric units, speed limit, vehicle ahead indicator, Lane Departure Warning/ Lane Keep Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control and set speed. Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active.
Audio/Phone View: This displays digital speed, indicators from the speed view along with audio/phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed. All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the steering wheel controls are used to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster. Incoming phone calls may be displayed in any HUD view.
Navigation View: This displays digital speed, indicators from speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation information in some vehicles. The compass heading is displayed when navigation routing is not active. Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts are shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view.
Performance View: This displays digital speed, indicators from speed view along with rpm reading, transmission positions, and gear shift indicator (if equipped).
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD image when the ignition is on, check that:
- Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
- The HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright.
- The HUD is adjusted to the proper height.
- Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
- The windshield and HUD lens are clean.
If the HUD image is not correct, contact your dealer. The windshield is part of the HUD system.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously; clearing the message does not correct the problem. If a SERVICE message appears, see your dealer. Follow the instructions given in the messages. The system displays messages regarding the following topics:
- Service Messages
- Fluid Levels
- Vehicle Security
- Brakes
- Steering
- Ride Control Systems
- Driver Assistance Systems
- Cruise Control
- Lighting and Bulb Replacement
- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Doors and Windows
- Seat Belts
- Airbag Systems
- Engine and Transmission
- Tire Pressure
- Battery
Engine Power Messages
- ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle’s propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in propulsion power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no observed reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. Under certain conditions, the performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven while the message is on, but the maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on or displays repeatedly, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. Under certain operating conditions, propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting after the ignition has been off for 30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
- SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed has been limited to the speed displayed. The limited speed is protection for various propulsion and vehicle systems, such as lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension, Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
FAQs
The Head-up Display (HUD) in the 2021 GMC Acadia is a technology that projects essential vehicle information onto the windshield, directly in the driver’s line of sight.
The HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia typically displays information such as vehicle speed, navigation directions, safety alerts, and selected media or entertainment data.
The HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia enhances driving convenience by allowing drivers to access important information without diverting their attention from the road, promoting safer and more focused driving.
Depending on the model and trim level, drivers may have the option to customize the information displayed on the HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia, tailoring it to their preferences and needs.
The HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia contributes to driver safety by providing important alerts and information directly within the driver’s line of sight, reducing the need to look away from the road to check instrumentation.
Yes, the HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia is designed to be visible in various lighting conditions, including bright sunlight and low-light situations, ensuring optimal visibility at all times.
Depending on the vehicle’s settings, drivers may be able to adjust the height and brightness of the HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia to suit their preferences and optimize visibility.
No, the HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia is designed to be unobtrusive and does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road or surrounding traffic.
The HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia integrates seamlessly with other vehicle features such as the navigation system, multimedia options, and safety systems, providing a comprehensive driving experience.
Depending on the vehicle’s connectivity options, the HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia may be able to display information from compatible smartphone apps, such as navigation directions or incoming calls.
The availability of the HUD may vary depending on the model and trim level of the 2021 GMC Acadia, with some models offering it as standard equipment and others as an optional upgrade.
Yes, drivers typically have the option to disable or turn off the HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia through the vehicle’s settings menu if desired.
The HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia contributes to a more enjoyable driving experience by providing convenient access to essential information and features, allowing drivers to focus on the road ahead while staying informed and connected.
Depending on the vehicle’s features and connectivity options, the HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia may be able to display real-time traffic information as part of the navigation system’s functionality.
The HUD in the 2021 GMC Acadia offers a more advanced and user-friendly alternative to traditional instrument clusters by projecting essential information directly onto the windshield, minimizing distractions and enhancing driver convenience and safety.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: GMC Acadia 2021 User Manual | Auto User Guide
2023 GMC ACADIA Specs, Price, Features, and Mileage (Brochure)