User Interface, Basic Function - GF82.00-S-9901A
Model All (Light transporter)
Overview
This document contains the following information:
- Control and display concept
- Instrument cluster
- Central display
Control and display concept
The aim of the control and display concept is to provide a high degree of user friendliness.
This aim is achieved by:
- Easily understandable and visible symbol logic
- Ergonomics: all key controls are located within the driver's radius of action.
- Low potential for distraction during control operations
- Understandable menu structures
- Intuitive, targeted menu guidance
Another aspect of the user-friendly interaction between man and machine is the graphic display of the user interfaces Two independent color displays are used for this.
Information is conveyed in an understandable way by means of visualizations animations and sound concepts Animated contents help the user to understand the consequences of his actions Sound concepts allow the driver to recognize the purpose of the action from its acoustics Be it to direct the driver's attention to the vehicle's surroundings to alert him to system messages or to prompt him to confirm an operator action
A variety of functions can be operated from various control points. The integration of mobile devices means that external applications, too, can be included in the operating concept. However, some functions, e.g. voice control, are unavailable if, for example, a smartphone is integrated.
All settings can also be personalized. The user interface helps with decision making and proposes intelligent suggestions for this. This is based on user-specific settings and driving habits, e.g. radio stations and sound settings as well as the time and location.
Depending on the model, a special mode enables the information volume to be reduced and only the relevant information displayed during long journeys or at night.
Example illustration of operating and display elements (depending on model and equipment)
Instrument cluster
The instrument cluster (6) provides the driver with driving-related information in a clearly arranged layout, e.g. fuel supply, engine speed, and coolant temperature. It also informs him about the current condition of the systems installed in vehicle.
System actions, recommendations and malfunctions are communicated to the driver in the form of text messages.
The displayed content is freely configurable. The display in the instrument cluster (6) is operated with the left finger navigation pad on the multifunction steering wheel (1). The user can choose between various different visual styles depending on mood or to match the interior.
In full screen mode for navigation, driver assistance and trip data, the most important contents are already shown in a combined summary.
Central display
The central display (7) shows information from the multimedia system and information about the settings of various systems in the vehicle. The surface of the central display (7) is touch-sensitive.
The multimedia system and various system settings in the vehicle can be operated using the following control elements:
- Central display (7)
- Touchpad (3) (depending on equipment)
- Head unit operating unit (2) (depending on equipment)
- Right finger navigation pad on multifunction steering wheel (1)
The network architecture connects all the participating systems, control elements, control units and display elements with each other.
The operating concept is based on several levels of increasing information density:
- Top operating level, "home screen":
In addition to changing the application, the most important information across all systems is displayed, e.g. the arrival time or the song currently being played.
- Second operating level:
Main applications, e.g. the radio, contain the most important information and operating options in each case.
- Third operating level:
Rarely used information and settings are listed in the submenus.
Further components of the operating concept can be:
- Gesture recognition system (depending on equipment):
The content shown in the central display (7) is controlled using swipe movements in front of the central display (7).
- Voice control:
The voice control function can be used to operate various functions, e.g. track search, navigation, or vehicle functions such as climate control or seat heating.
| Function schematics | |||
| Function schematic for user interface | Model 420 | PE54.30-S-2505-97VRA | |
| Further basic functions | |||
| Touchpad/lower control panel, basic function | GF54.21-S-2006A | ||
| Basic function of head unit operating unit | GF54.21-S-2008A | ||
| Control panel switch control unit, basic function | GF54.21-S-9899A | ||
| Instrument cluster control, basic function | GF54.30-S-1001A | ||
| Head unit/instrument cluster displays, basic function | GF54.30-S-2005A | ||
| Multimedia system control, basic function | GF82.85-S-9904A | ||
| Multifunction steering wheel, basic function | GF82.90-S-2005A |