User Interface, Basic Function - GF82.00-P-9901A
Model All (4xWD)
Model All (CAR)
Overview
This document contains information on:
- General
- Function
- Control and display concept (cars)
- Display concept for head unit/instrument cluster displays
- Instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- Central display (cars)
General
The network architecture connects all the participating systems, control elements, control units and indicators in the vehicle with each other.
Function
The operating concept is based on several levels of increasing information density:
- Upper control level, main screen: In addition to changing the application, the most important information across the system is displayed, e.g. the arrival time and the song currently being played.
- Second control level: Main applications, e.g. the radio, contain the most important information and control options.
- Third operating level: Rarely used information and settings are listed in the submenus.
Further components of the operating concept can be:
- Gesture recognition system (vehicles with Connect 20 multimedia system): The display in the central display is controlled by swiping movements.
- Voice control: The voice control can be used to operate various functions, e.g. music search and navigation, or vehicle function such as, e.g. climate control and seat heating.
Control and display concept (cars)
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. This draws the driver's attention to the vehicle's surroundings, makes them aware of system messages, or prompts them to confirm a control 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 tone settings or 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 indicators
Display concept for head unit/instrument cluster displays
Depending on the equipment, the driver's side instrument cluster (6) and the central display (7) in the middle might be integrated in one display cluster in the car.
The central display (7) is not available in the off-road vehicle.
Instrument cluster
The instrument cluster (6) provides the driver with information relevant to driving, e.g. fuel supply, engine speed and coolant temperature, in a clearly arranged layout. 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 in the car. 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.
Head-up display
In vehicles with head-up display, information relevant to driving (e.g. speed, navigation instructions) can be projected redundantly onto the windshield in the driver's field of view. The displaying of this information means that the driver does not have to avert his eyes from driving activities.
The personalized settings of the Head-up Display can be retrieved via the memory function in vehicles with memory function.
Central display (cars)
The central display (7) shows information from the multimedia system and menus for adjusting 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) (vehicles with touchpad)
- Head unit operating unit (depending on equipment)
- Right finger navigation pad on multifunction steering wheel (1)
| Function schematics | |||
| Function schematic for user interface | Model 118, 177, 247 with code 545 (Connect 5 (NTG6)) | PE54.30-P-2505-97A | |
| Model 118, 177, 247 except code 545 (Connect 5 (NTG6)) Model 167, 243, 293 | PE54.30-P-2505-97B | ||
| Model 206, 214, 236, 254, 294, 295, 296, 297 Model 223 except code 803 (YoM 22/1) | PE54.30-P-2505-97C | ||
| Model 223 with code 803 (YoM 22/1) | PE54.30-P-2505-97G | ||
| Model 213, 238, 257, 290 as of model year 2021 | PE54.30-P-2505-97D | ||
| Model 192, 232 | PE54.30-P-2505-97E | ||
| Model 464 | PE54.30-P-2505-97F | ||
| Function schematic for displaying information in Head-up Display | Model 118, 167, 177, 243, 247, 293 with code 463 (Head-up display) Model 213, 238, 257, 290 as of model year 2021 with code 463 (Head-up display) | PE54.30-P-2510-97A | |
| Model 206, 214, 236, 254, 294, 295, 296, 297 with code 444 (Advanced Head-up Display (HUD)) Model 223, 296, 297 with code 445 (Head-up display with augmented reality.) Model 223 with code 438 (Head-up display, Classic.) | PE54.30-P-2510-97B | ||
| Model 232 with code 438 (Head-up display, Classic.) | PE54.30-P-2510-97C | ||
| Further basic functions | |||
| Touchpad/lower control panel, basic function | Model all (CAR) | GF54.21-P-2006A | |
| Basic function of head unit operating unit | Model 290 as of model year 2021 except code 446 (Touchpad only) except code 448 (Touchpad) Model all (CAR) with code 448 (Touchpad) |
GF54.21-P-2008A | |
| Lower control panel, basic function | Model all (4xWD) | GF54.21-P-9800A | |
| User interface gateway, basic function | Model all (4xWD) | GF54.21-P-9801A | |
| Instrument cluster control, basic function | GF54.30-P-1001A | ||
| Head unit/instrument cluster displays, basic function | Model all (CAR) | GF54.30-P-2005A | |
| Head-up display, basic function | Model all (CAR) with code 438 (Head-up display, Classic.) Model all (CAR) with code 444 (Advanced Head-up Display (HUD)) Model all (CAR) with code 445 (Head-up display with augmented reality.) Model all (CAR) with code 463 (Head-up display) |
GF54.30-P-9894A | |
| Multimedia system control, basic function | GF82.85-P-9904A | ||
| Multifunction steering wheel, basic function | GF82.90-P-2005A |