61 31 539 Replacing operating element for driver assistance system

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove OPERATING ELEMENT FOR DRIVER 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.

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.

Fig 2: Identifying Function Keys And Blind Capx

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Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .