The phrase "rotary dial" refers to a round device with numbers on it that was used on old telephones. When making a call, you would rotate the dial to each number you wanted to dial. Full definition
Things remain same on the inside and the only difference you will notice is the absence of a gear lever replaced by a shiny rotary dial on the dash. (cardekho.com)
On the right - hand side of the Guess Connect there is a microphone, traditional rotary dial for changing the time, with two control buttons either side of this dial. (pocket-lint.com)
The driver - focused cockpit features a Class - Exclusive electronic rotary dial shifter. (ramtruck.ca)