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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 CID has backlighting through LEDs.

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

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Item Explanation
A Central information display (CID), viewed from the rear
B Central information display (CID), viewed from the front
1 Eight-pin plug connection with CAN connection
2 4-pin plug connection, connection on APIX data cable

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).