[JABCAT]

Let me preface with I haven't driven this vehicle much, but noticed just now this large gap around the cluster. I can get my fingers behind the screen on both sides & as you can see the light from behind the cluster is shining through brightly on both sides.

 

[moparado]

Are you talking about those half moons on each side of the cluster?
Other than that i don't see any gaps in that pic.

 

[Kryton]

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[JABCAT]

Yes the half moons are gaps around the cluster that I can stick my fingers in and reach behind the screen.

 

[Four Litre Beater]

Yea that’s normal. That backlighting is intentional and changes colour based on different scenarios.
here mine is lit up green, showing the the lane detection system is happy.

 

[JABCAT]

Yea that’s normal. That backlighting is intentional and changes colour based on different scenarios.
here mine is lit up green, showing the the lane detection system is happy. View attachment 246748

Cool thanks. Like I said I've only driven it a couple times & that was the first time I noticed it. Seemed odd.

 

[Kryton]

That’s cool! I’ve got the virtual dash in an Audi s3 but it doesn’t look anywhere near as sharp as that. Looks like it works well combined with the HUD

 

[moparado]

Cool thanks. Like I said I've only driven it a couple times & that was the first time I noticed it. Seemed odd.

Based on 4 Litre's comments and pics^ its a weird so called feature on these new Jeeps.
That is an odd setup and for me would be annoying as hell even if the back lighting could be turned off but still there would be those gaping holes starring at me every time i look at the speedo.

I'll add that to my long list of why not to buy a WL. haha

 

[Kryton]

I know you shouldn’t have to but could you not cover the gap with some vinyl or tape or something?

 

[Four Litre Beater]

It’s really not that bad, it gives it a floating look. The backlighting isn’t offensive at night either.
I like it

 

[SC_JGC]

Dust and debris collector

 

[JABCAT]

I know you shouldn’t have to but could you not cover the gap with some vinyl or tape or something?

No it's literally a hole on both sides that you can reach into. The cluster sits about 1/2" or so inside the opening.

 

[JABCAT]

It’s really not that bad, it gives it a floating look. The backlighting isn’t offensive at night either.
I like it

Yeah I rarely drive this so I doubt I'll pay much attention. I only noticed it because the light was very bright coming through, so it caught my attention. To me it gives the appearance that the cluster was made too small for the opening.

 

[parkstr8]

Took some digging - but its usually always in the manual. See the first "NOTE:" Coming from a new X5 and having a 21 Q7 Prestige - i did notice the gap. But it doesn't bother me. Its just not my favorite design choice.

 

[moparado]

Can envision this clearly, i'd be so annoyed and/or distracted with those cluster half moon back lights that i would pay less attention to the road and before you know it...... smack another %^&'n deer hit.
While driving at night i keep my cluster lighting low as possible so i can concentrate on keeping an eye out for them dam deers and we got herds of them out here.

 

[dmb182]

If they indicate lane safety then this is another reason to buy a WL. I think that’s awesome.

 

[Four Litre Beater]

Can envision this clearly, i'd be so annoyed and/or distracted with those cluster half moon back lights that i would pay less attention to the road and before you know it...... smack another %^&'n deer hit.
While driving at night i keep my cluster lighting low as possible so i can concentrate on keeping an eye out for them dam deers and we got herds of them out here.

Honestly it doesn’t bother me at all. I used to dim the dash in an effort to adjust my eyes to the mediocre headlights.
the modern headlights paired with the night vision… this is by far the best nighttime vehicle I’ve ever been in.
All I can say is try one at night. Save judgment until you try it.

 

[moparado]

.......All I can say is try one at night. Save judgment until you try it.

No thanks.
There are other reasons i won't buy a WL, this half moon deal is frosting on the cake. haha

 

[Matt_H]

You get confirmation bias for something that you want and don't want. That said, I think the look of the overall dash is really nice, and much better than the WK2's I had, let alone previous generations.

 

[Pioneer4x4]

Honestly I've never reached back in those side areas. I didn't realize you could. I do see the green glow when using the ADA or whateverthehellitiscalled, but I thought it was an insert that lit up, not a glow from behind. Now I need to go check it.
I've never thought it was even the slightest bit annoying though. And I definitely like the look and functionality when it is being used to show ADA is engaged/Green.