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Automatic Date/Time Display

When a door is opened the GM signals status of "door open" on the K-bus. Via the I-Bus, the IKE passes the signal onto the navigation computer which generates the RGB signals for display of the Date/Time on the bottom edge of the LCD.

Fig 1: Identifying Date/Time Display
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The Set function of the opening menu provides additional owner customized settings for the board monitor display. After selecting set from the main menu, scroll down to the bottom of the list, an additional three items are included:

Though subtle, these changes provide added convenience and provide the owner the opportunity to slightly customize their vehicle's On-board monitor display.

Fig 3: Identifying BC Display, Color Set And Day/Night Selections
G03398804Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.