# Plan Position Indicator

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1. **Heading indicator**
2. **TAWS/WX/TCAS Indicator:** TAWS is controlled by the RDR button on the MCP. TCAS is by default always TA/RA
3. **Aircraft Position Indicator:** The position of traffic will be displayed in reference to the position of the Aircraft Indicator
4. **Range Lever:** As per selected on the MCP
5. **Navigation/Waypoint Information**
6. **Screen Brightness Selector:** Cycles through display OFF/Night (Low Brightness Mode) and Day (High Brightness Mode).
7. **Multi-Function Display Selector:** Cycles through the different pages available on the MFD.


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