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Hyundai Head-Up Display (HUD) Guide
A head-up display puts key driving information on the windshield in your line of sight. This guide follows the 2027 Palisade owner's manual and Hyundai's online infotainment manual (ccNC, USA), both read November 8, 2026: what the HUD can show, how to turn it on, how to adjust and personalize it, and what the manual says to do when it is hard to read. The HUD is available only on equipped vehicles, and settings can differ by model and specifications.
If equippedthe HUD is an optional feature
11 itemslisted for the 2027 Palisade HUD
Height, rotationand brightness can be adjusted
IMS memorycan store the HUD position
How do I turn on the Hyundai head-up display?
With the vehicle stopped, press Setup > Cluster/Head-Up Display > Head-Up Display > Enable Head-Up Display on the infotainment Home screen. Then use Adjust Display to set the height, rotation and brightness, and Content Selection to choose what appears. Settings can differ by model and specifications.
What the Hyundai head-up display is
The 2027 Palisade owner's manual describes the HUD as an optional feature that projects information onto a transparent screen so the driver can view it while keeping their eyes on the road ahead. The manual marks it "if equipped", so not every Hyundai or every trim has one.
Hyundai's Hyundai infotainment (ccNC, USA) online manual describes the head-up display as showing information such as driving speed and road-related information while driving, and notes that available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
What the HUD can show
| Item on the HUD | Note from the manual |
|---|---|
| Turn-by-turn (TBT) navigation | Listed |
| Traffic signs or speed limit | Listed |
| Surrounding vehicle | If equipped |
| Lane Safety | Listed |
| Highway Driving Assist | If equipped |
| Highway Auto Speed Change | If equipped |
| Smart Cruise Control set speed | Listed |
| Speedometer | Listed |
| Smart Cruise Control vehicle distance | Listed |
| Lane Following Assist | Listed |
| Blind-Spot Safety | The manual warns the Blind-Spot Safety warning on the HUD is supplemental: do not depend on it alone to change lanes, and always look around first |
From HUD Information in the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read November 8, 2026 (manual PDF link checked that day). Other models and model years can show different items.
The same manual says the operation status of the driver assistance system also appears on the head-up display (if equipped), and that the HUD illuminates as one of the ways Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist warns the driver.
How to turn the head-up display on
Both manuals give the same menu path in the infotainment system:
- Stop the vehicle first. The owner's manual says to make sure the vehicle is stopped before adjusting the settings.
- On the Home screen, press Setup > Cluster/Head-Up Display.
- Under Head-Up Display, select Enable Head-Up Display.
After the HUD is on, the owner's manual says you can change its Adjust Display and Content Selection settings. It also notes that the infotainment system may change after software updates, so menu names can differ on your vehicle.
Adjusting height, rotation, brightness and content
The Hyundai infotainment (ccNC, USA) online manual lists these head-up display settings under Setup > Cluster/Head-Up Display > Head-Up Display:
Enable Head-Up Display
Displays information on the windshield.
Adjust Display
Adjusts the height, rotation and brightness of the head-up display.
Save height and rotation
Automatically Save HUD Height and Rotation Settings saves your HUD height and left/right rotation adjustments after the IMS System has been activated.
Content Selection
Turns individual pieces of information on the head-up display on or off.
From Configuring the cluster/head-up display settings, Hyundai infotainment (ccNC, USA) online manual, read November 8, 2026. Available settings may differ by model and specifications.
HUD position and the driver memory system
On vehicles with the Integrated Memory System (IMS), the 2027 Palisade owner's manual lists the head-up display position (if equipped) as one of the settings stored and recalled with the memory buttons, along with the driver's seat position and side view mirror position.
The manual adds that the memory settings are erased if the battery is disconnected, and warns never to operate the IMS while the vehicle is moving. If the IMS does not work normally, it says to contact an authorized Hyundai dealer.
HUD hard to read? Causes from the manual
| The HUD may be hard to read when | What the manual says to do |
|---|---|
| The driver is not positioned properly in the driver's seat | Adjust the image height or brightness level from the Settings menu in the infotainment system |
| The driver wears polarizing-filter sunglasses | Same as above |
| An object is on top of the HUD cover | Same as above |
| The vehicle is driven on a wet road | Same as above |
| An improper lighting accessory is installed inside the vehicle, or light is coming in from outside | Same as above |
| The driver wears glasses or contact lenses | Same as above |
From Precautions While Using the HUD, 2027 Palisade owner's manual. The manual says to stop the vehicle before adjusting the settings.
Windshield, tint and dashboard precautions
The 2027 Palisade owner's manual lists these precautions for vehicles with a HUD:
- Do not tint the front windshield glass or add other types of metallic coating.
- Do not place accessories on the dashboard or attach objects to the windshield glass.
- When the front windshield is replaced, use windshield glass designed for HUD operation. Otherwise, the manual says, duplicated images may be displayed on the windshield glass.
If your HUD image looks doubled after glass work, or the display does not come on with the setting enabled, our service team can take a look.
Michigan City Hyundai service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From Michigan City Hyundai's website, November 8, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai head-up display questions
How do I turn on the head-up display in my Hyundai?
With the vehicle stopped, go to the Home screen and press Setup > Cluster/Head-Up Display > Head-Up Display > Enable Head-Up Display. Menu names can differ by model and after software updates.
How do I move the HUD up or down?
Use Adjust Display in the Head-Up Display settings. Hyundai's infotainment manual says it adjusts the height, rotation and brightness of the head-up display.
Why can I not see my HUD with sunglasses on?
The 2027 Palisade owner's manual says the HUD may be hard to read when the driver wears polarizing-filter sunglasses. It suggests adjusting the image height or brightness from the infotainment Settings menu.
Can I choose what the HUD shows?
Yes. Content Selection in the Head-Up Display settings turns individual pieces of information on the head-up display on or off.
Does my seat memory save the HUD position?
On vehicles with the Integrated Memory System, the 2027 Palisade owner's manual lists the HUD position (if equipped) among the stored settings. The infotainment manual also has a setting that automatically saves HUD height and rotation after the IMS System has been activated.
Can I get my windshield tinted if I have a HUD?
The 2027 Palisade owner's manual says not to tint the front windshield glass or add other metallic coating, and to use windshield glass designed for HUD operation when the windshield is replaced.
Does every Hyundai have a head-up display?
No. Hyundai's manuals mark the HUD "if equipped" and call it an optional feature, so check your vehicle's window sticker or owner's manual.
HUD not working right?
If the display will not come on, looks doubled or will not hold its position, visit Michigan City Hyundai at 625 US 20 in Michigan City, IN, or schedule service online and tell us what it is doing.
Sources
HUD features, settings and precautions come from the 2027 Palisade owner's manual and Hyundai's online infotainment manual (ccNC, USA), both read November 8, 2026. Other Hyundai models and systems can show different items or use different menu names, so the manual for your vehicle is the final word. Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2027 Hyundai Palisade owner's manual (PDF): Head-Up Display (HUD), Integrated Memory System (IMS), driver assistance system notes, Hyundai Motor America, read November 8, 2026
- Hyundai Car Infotainment System (ccNC navigation) user's manual, USA: Configuring the cluster/head-up display settings, Hyundai, read November 8, 2026
- Palisade (image), Hyundai Motor America, November 8, 2026
- Address and service hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 8, 2026
- Hyundai service at Michigan City Hyundai, Michigan City Hyundai, November 8, 2026
