61 31 539 Replacing operating element for driver assistance system

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove OPERATING ELEMENT FOR ASSIST SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

The function keys (2) on the replacement may differ from those on the originally installed operating element (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Function Keys On Operating Element

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Picture shows function key (1) for full equipment specification.

Assign function keys (1) according to respective equipment specification.

Blind caps (2) are marked on the back with the corresponding position numbers.

Fig 2: Identifying Function Keys And Blind Caps

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IMPORTANT: The function keys (1) and blind caps (2) must be clipped onto the correct positions otherwise correct operation is not guaranteed and the operating element may be damaged.

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .