Controller

The Controller is the central operating control.

Brief description of components

Controller

• The Controller is on the front end of the armrest between the driver's seat and front passenger seat. It is connected to the center console control module (BZM) by a ribbon cable. The Controller's function is not linked to the BZM. The System K-CAN bus and the positive and negative power supply leads are simply looped through the BZM. The positive and ground connections to the controller are split between three separate leads in order to keep the continuous current load at the connector within the permissible limits.
  
• The Controller is operated by means of a rotary push button which can also be moved in any of 8 horizontal directions from its resting position.
  
• Variable tactile feedback for Controller rotation When the Controller is rotated for the purposes of function selection it provides tactile (i.e. tangible) feedback. Inside the controller there is a DC motor which is controlled by pulse-width modulation (PWM) signals.
  

Main functions

The controller and the Control Display can be used to operate the following functions or display the following information:

• Help
  
• Entertainment
  
• Settings
  
• Air conditioning
  
• BMW Assist
  
• Communication
  
• Vehicle data
  
• Navigation
  

The strength of the tactile feedback differs according to the menu option. For example, between lists, function blocks or shield areas and end stops.