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Component description for Audio/COMAND control panel

Type gf · topic 54.21 · version 0104 · 2017-10-19

Applies to: Model 217, 222 up to model year 2018

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 54 Electrical system, equipment and instruments › 54.21 Control units / basic modules — Series 217 · Series 222

GF54.21-P-4501LF

Component description for Audio/COMAND control panel

04.10.2017

Model

217, 222

up to model year 2018

Component description for Audio/COMAND control panel

Shown on model 222.0 except model 222.004/057/163 and except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

A2/7

Telephone keypad

A40/9

Audio/COMAND control panel

A40/9s1

Radio button

A40/9s2

"Back" button

A40/9s3

Hazard warning system button

A40/9s4

Button "Seat"

A40/9s5

Telephone button

A40/9s6

"ON" button

A40/9s7

"CAR" button

A40/9s8

Transmission mode button

A40/9s9

ECO start/stop function button (except model 222.004/104/057/157)

A40/9s10

Navigation button

A40/9s11

Audio/COMAND controller

A40/9s12

Media button

A40/9s13

Volume control button

A40/9s14

Vehicle level button

A40/9s15

Comfort/Sport button

P54.21-3333-06

Component description for Audio/COMAND control panel

Shown: model 222.163

A2/7

Telephone keypad

A40/9

Audio/COMAND control panel

A40/9s1

Radio button

A40/9s2

"Back" button

A40/9s3

Hazard warning system button

A40/9s4

Button "Seat"

A40/9s5

Telephone button

A40/9s6

"ON" button

A40/9s7

"CAR" button

A40/9s8

Transmission mode button

A40/9s10

Navigation button

A40/9s11

Audio/COMAND controller

A40/9s12

Media button

A40/9s13

Volume control button

A40/9s14

Vehicle level button

A40/9s15

Comfort/Sport button

A40/9s16

Operating mode select button

P54.21-3466-06

Location

The Audio/COMAND control panel is located on the center console.

Tasks

The Audio/COMAND control panel is the central control for the telematics functions. The Audio/COMAND control panel can be used to operate the functions that can be displayed on the Audio/COMAND display. In the process, the Audio/COMAND control panel performs the following tasks individually:

Receiving signals

Sending signals

The volume adjustment button can be turned (up or down) to alter the volume and it can be muted by pressing the audio source.

Receiving signals

The Audio/COMAND control panel receives the following signals:

Circuit 30g and circuit 31 over a direct line

Control signals of telephone keypad via telephone keypad LIN (LIN A2)

CAN messages over telematics CAN (CAN A)

Model 217, 222
up to model year 2018
with code 448 (Touchpad)
The CAN messages from the touchpad are looped through by the Audio/COMAND control panel.

Sending signals

The Audio/COMAND control panel sends the following signals:

Circuit 30g and circuit 31 over direct line to telephone keypad

Inherent control signals and control signals of telephone keypad over the telematics CAN to the COMAND controller unit (A40/3)

Model 217, 222
up to model year 2018
with code 448 (Touchpad)
The CAN messages from the touchpad are looped through by the Audio/COMAND control panel.

Variants

An ECO start/stop function button is not installed in model 222.004/104/057/157.

On vehicles with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) the Comfort/Sport button also bears the inscription "ABC".

Wiring diagram, front central operating unit

A40/9

PE82.00-P-2060-97SEA