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We recently purchased a 2012 Chevy Cruze.
When the radio is turned off, the 7″ diagonal touch-screen display stays lit up with the Chevy bowtie.
I would like to have this "giant night light" turned off when not in use, that is, when we are driving, but choose not to listen to the radio.
Can someone kindly advise me how to do this?
By the way, we love this car!

 

[Screeno]

Welcome to the forum.

TY. This looks like a very active forum... lots of participation.

Being that we aren't able to turn off our night lights (info display) I'm sure the quick answer is no. The good thing about an actual screen is that with software change you should be able to change that logo to anything you want, including a black screen, or off. Should is the key word there.

So are you saying you own a Cruze and can't turn off your bowtie display when the radio is off?

Talk to your dealer to see if they can.

Yes, talk to the dealer. Pretty much the alternative everyone has, but thought I'd consult with forum members first.

I'm actually surprised it would turn off automatically like every car I've driven with a screen while not in use.

You lost me with this. You're surprised it (screen) would turn off like every car you've driven has turned off?

Keep your thread posted with your findings.

Promise.

 

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That would be annoying if you couldn't turn it off. Exactly why I went with a 2012.

That's what I own... a 2012. Does the display turn off when the radio is not on in your 2012?

My mom's MKX has a button where the display can be minimized (still shows clock and current song playing but otherwise darker), or completely off. It sure is nice to be able to turn that completely off at night.

Sorry, what's a MKX?

I guess if all else fails, you could find the fuse for it and tap a switch in.

Probably a cut above the piece of cardboard I was thinking of using to cover the display!

 

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Well, if anybody knows how to turn off the bowtie display that remains lit up AFTER turning off the touchscreen (Infotainment Display Screen), PLEASE advise.
The way I see it, it's the equivalent of a big, blue, unwanted night light.
I'll probably be getting in touch with the local dealer soon if no one steps up with a solution.

 

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What you can do is turn the display off, with the volume at the lowest setting. There's an option to do that. If you can't get that info from the manual, I can post the steps tomorrow ...

Posting the steps for us would be most appreciated!
We have (and continue to) RTFM, but the answer is elusive.
TY

 

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There is a setting in the menu's to turn the display off but you have to go into the menu every time and select it. I found it when I was driving a rental with the media based system.

That's encouraging to hear, but still frustrating as heck because I can't find the setting you speak of.

 

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Look in the infotainment system manual near the back. I think I saw it in the on-line version.

I did (again, to be sure) and it's not there... or I don't know what I'm looking at. But I've been thru the manual. No dice.
By the way. Here is what I see when the infotainment center is off...

 

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Here's a couple of pages from the manual supplement that appear to cover turning off the display. I have not checked this to see if it matches the car ('13 Eco), but stuff I've looked up in the past has been accurate.

Thanks, Clump. I appreciate the helpfulness.
I'm not sure these instructions pertain to my vehicle (2012 Cruze), but I'll give it a try before tomorrow and post back.

 

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@ Clump, Thank you for tracking down the exact instructions, and then confirming they work on the 2013. That might not be the case for our 2012, and I have yet to confirm, but will do so tomorrow.
@ rpcraft, I concur. The brightness of the display, especially when the darn radio/infotainment center is supposed to be turned off, is beyond distracting... almost blinding. I'm amazed that the engineers let something like this get past them.
If I can not find a setting to dim or disable the "bowtie nightlight", then I will have to resort to a precision-cut piece of cardboard. And won't that look special? :th_coolio:
Props to you guys for helping me out.

 

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I can confirm this works on a 2013. Press the config button, scroll to screen settings, select screen off.

It works the same with the radio on or off.

Touch any radio button and it comes back on.

Reporting back that this "select screen off" setting does not exist on the 2012.
The nearest I come to it is, press Config button, then Display Settings, then Dimming Mode, then three choices... Day, Night and Auto.
Sad to report that there is no discernible change to the bowtie night light no matter what mode I select.
The closest I have come to getting rid of the thing is the instrument panel dimmer setting, but that dims everything on the dash along with the bowtie nightlight, which is not feasible.
The cardboard cutout is looking more and more like the only joy I'm going to get.

 

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Dammit! Maybe an update is available that would bring your system to the latest version? You might want to PM the Chevy rep on the forum and inquire.

Looking back at your picture the display is different from mine. Mine has the bowtie, but says MyLink.

It's interesting that the '13 doesn't have the day/night/auto setting. Mine seems to be auto. Have you tried that setting? Mine's not crazy bright at night.

PM'ing the rep sounds like a plan.
Re the picture, it isn't an image from my car, I just grabbed one from the net in order to show what I see.
Yes, I tried all three modes and as noted, there is no discernible difference in brightness between any of them.
You know, there is something inherently WRONG with a bright display that comes ON when something is turned OFF. I have no problem with the bowtie, per se, but this is in-your-face advertising that won't go away.
Which is why in the back of my mind, I keep thinking that there HAS TO BE a way to shut it off.