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Central Information Display with APIX data line

The central information display (CID) is a illustration display unit.

The Central Information Display is a display with combined technology from the LCD and TFT (LCD = liquid crystal display, TFT = thin-film transistor). The central information display has backlighting by means of LEDs.

The central information display is connected directly to the head unit via an APIX data line. The central information display represents image data supplied by the head unit. With this technology the central information display no longer has a CAN connection. Thus the central information display is no longer a control unit  in the diagnostic range.

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Item Explanation
A Central Information Display, view from rear
B Central Information Display, view from front
1 six-pin plug connection
2 2-pin plug connection, voltage supply
3 4-pin plug connection, APIX data line

The Central Information Display is supplied with voltage via the head unit. The positive connection (9.5 volt) is switched via the head unit.

The Central Information Display is connected to the head unit via the APIX data line (automotive pixel link).