Visteon supplies advanced TFT instrument cluster on the new Jaguar XK

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Jaguar awarded Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC), a leader in driver
information technology, with the development of an advanced
instrument cluster for the all new Jaguar XK. The instrument cluster
features an advanced high-resolution 3.8-inch colour quarter Video
Graphics Array (VGA) display based on thin-film transistor (TFT)
technology.

Visteon designed the Jaguar XK instrument cluster to deliver
enhanced vehicle information to the driver while delivering superior
styling. Featuring a large TFT screen, the cluster allows Jaguar to
differentiate its driver information interface through function,
features and appearance.

The instrument cluster houses two main round dials in chrome and
tube design. White gauges with green illumination are placed at
either side of the advanced high-resolution display, which is based
on TFT technology capable of 262,144 colours. Using a powerful
32-bit processor, three multiplex networks and the graphics
controller, the high quality 256-color display is split into several
zones to allow easy access to driver information such as vehicle body
functionality, gear selection, cruise control information or tire
pressure warning.

The Jaguar XK TFT instrument cluster combines minimalist design
with state-of-the-art functionality. The cluster has been developed
by Visteon engineers based at Visteon's technical centre of
excellence for electronics in Basildon, United Kingdom.

Visteon also offers a LCD builder tool which eases definition of
display content. The tool supports a more efficient implementation of
the different displays and screen layout variants during the
development of the instrument cluster. This offers a major benefit as
it allows the car manufacturer to personalise and implement display
changes during the development phase, while eliminating manual
specification and data coding errors.

Other Visteon technologies on the Jaguar XK include the starter
control unit manufactured at Visteon's Cadiz plant in Spain, the
Satellite Radio System supplied by Visteon Altec (Mexico), the
complete cooling module which is manufactured in (Basildon, UK) and
chassis components (Swansea, UK).

Offering innovative technologies supported by global manufacturing
and integration expertise, Visteon delivers advanced and
cost-efficient solutions to the increasing electronics content in the
cockpit and at the overall vehicle level.

Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that
designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior,
electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also
provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers.
With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai,
China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has more than 170 facilities
in 24 countries and employs approximately 50,000 people.

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Contact:
Jonna Christensen
T:(+44) 1268-701094
jchris1@visteon.com