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Information/Communication Technology IKT: Controller

The controller is the central control/operating element for all comfort and several car functions. The operating principle is identical to that of the E65. The directions in which the controller can be pushed has been reduced to four.

The controller comes in two versions, i.e. basic and High. The basic version is fitted with a mechanical locating mechanism for the checkback signal while in the High version the controller function is electrically generated for the check-back signal.

Fig 1: Identifying Controller
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The controller is used to operate the telephone functions. Various menus can be selected and the functions executed with the aid of the controller.