Multi-Function Steering Wheel

Multi-Function Steering Wheel


CAUTION! Before working an the electrical system: Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.


NOTE:
- Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.
- Be sure to activate vehicle features (radio, clock, electric window regulator, engine) when the battery is re-connected.


General Description

System Includes:
- Six illuminated function buttons in steering wheel
- Steering wheel-incorporated wiring
- Steering wheel-incorporated electronics
- Vehicle-incorporated control module
- Vehicle-incorporated wiring

Function Description:
For better operation of radio and telephone system while driving, six function keys are integrated into the steering wheel. In addition, the multi-function steering wheel is electrically heated.

The electronics in the steering wheel take over the regulation of the steering wheel heating, transmission of the six function buttons to CAN-bus and dimming of the function buttons. The electronics in the steering wheel cannot be replaced individually , the entire steering wheel must be replaced in case of a malfunction.
The control module of the multi-function steering wheel takes over control of the radio (or radio/navigation system), telephone system, instrument cluster, and steering wheel heating.

In the center display of the instrument cluster, the selected station appears during radio operation and the name and telephone number of the dialogue partner from the telephone memory appears during telephone operation. If a cassette is inserted during radio operation, the message "TAPE < >" appears and for CD-operation, CD-number "CD 02" and the respective title (track) "TR 09" appears on the center display.