Everything can be controlled by Mercedes» track pad /
rotary dial system, with a few shortcut buttons to speed things up a bit.
Not exact matches
While Twilight Princess introduced the
rotary dial of items, Skyward Sword has managed to refine the
system into something completely unobtrusive.
The
system is much improved over the one initially fitted to the 7 - series, but it's still deeply annoying to have to tune the radio manually via iDrive rather than through a simple
rotary dial or rocker switch.
The small
rotary dial and accompanying mode buttons in the center console make summoning various
systems and commands easy.
Switching into off - road mode on the center - mounted
rotary dial proves a good decision, optimizing the all - wheel drive Tiguan SEL Premium we were driving for the terrain with a flatter acceleration curve, unique ABS setting, later meddling from the stability control and traction control
systems, and greater locking ratio for the center electronic differential lock.
A
rotary dial on the center console controls the new Selec - Terrain
system, optional on four - wheel - drive Laredo models and standard on the four - wheel - drive Limited and Overland.
Inside the cabin, Jaguar will utilise its version of the Touch Duo Pro infotainment
system also seen in the Range Rover Velar, although the lower screen appears to do without the clever overlapping
rotary dials.
That might make sense for a touchscreen, but drivers operate the COMAND infotainment
system with controls on the center console, including a touchpad that complements the Mercedes
rotary dial we've come to love.
Using the Terrain Response ® 2 reconfigurable
rotary dial via the Touch Pro controls, the
system uses the vehicle's steering to achieve the desired trailer trajectory, as displayed on the touchscreen.
The 4WD
system can be activated via the
rotary dial placed near the gear lever.
However, some rivals»
systems are better; the Audi TT's MMI, for instance, is easier to operate on the move, thanks to its
rotary -
dial controller.
The graphics aren't especially sharp but at least the
system is easy to use, with a
rotary dial to supplement the touch controls.
This
rotary dial operates Ford's Terrain Management
system.
Inputting phone numbers can be tedious with this
rotary dial, and it's worse when entering destinations for the navigation
system.
Using the Terrain Response 2 reconfigurable
rotary dial via the Touch Pro controls, the
system controls the vehicle's steering to achieve the desired trailer trajectory, as displayed on the Touchscreen.
Materials are plusher and prettier all round, and you get a far more modern set of technologies, with dual 12.3 - inch displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment
system, operated by buttons on the steering wheel, voice commands, or a touchpad and
rotary dial on the center console.
The
system is controlled by a single
rotary dial placed next to the gear lever, which takes time getting used to.
The infotainment
system can be controlled with the
rotary dial beneath the shifter, but there are plenty of physical buttons for both the climate control and infotainment
system.
The
rotary dial underneath is a much easier way of controlling the
system.
Beneath it, there are plenty of dedicated buttons to control the HVAC
system — including
rotary dials for the temperature with embedded displays at their center — and the large drive mode selector.
The earlier dashboard design has also been lightly updated for the i8 Roadster and facelifted i8 coupé, with the latest version of BMW's iDrive
system now offering either touch control on a free - standing 8.8 - inch monitor or
rotary control via a
dial on the middle console featuring among other subtle changes.
Also available on the centre console is another
rotary dial, this time to engage the off - road programs that take maximum advantage of the full - time, dual - range four - wheel drive
system with its variable Torsen centre differential.
Audi also offers the option of a luxurious four - zone
system, the temperature displays of which are integrated into the
rotary dials.
Once settled, you'll find all of the major controls fall easily to hand, including the
rotary dial for the iDrive infotainment
system.
Its higher hip - point also improves entry and exit; though I found the elevated driving position meant the infotainment
system's
rotary dial (set on the centre console) was a little far from reach.
Perhaps the highlight, though, is BMW's iDrive
system, which — via a combination of the
rotary dial interface and the menu design — still ranks up there as one of the best examples of an infotainment setup in an executive car in this class.
The gear selector lever, for instance, is a perfect place to rest your wrist whilst using the multimedia
system's
rotary dial peripheral, along with having the added benefit of looking like a throttle level on an airliner.
The new 4 Series gets the latest iteration of the iDrive
system, its central control
dial inset with a touch pad, letting drivers enter alphanumeric characters by tracing them, much more convenient than the old
rotary selection
system.
The infotainment
system, dubbed MZD Connect, is a highlight, and is controlled via a small
rotary dial behind the gear shifter.
We expect that the infotainment
system, climate control and instrumentation will remain the same but there will none of the Houdini - like hidden vents and
rotary dial appearing from hidden crevices.
It isn't the easiest
system to use, however, with a
rotary dial located on the center console that simply requires too much spinning to get to the right selection.
Finally, the new All - Mode 4 × 4
system that replaces the old lever - operated style provides quick and easy electronic switching via a
rotary dial to the various terrain types available (Sand, On - Road, Rock or Snow), while also handling the selection of 4H, 4L or Auto.
A
rotary dial between the front seats continues to provide the revised COMMAND
system's primary interface, though buyers can specify a new speech - recognition function as an option.
If you want to tow, the Velar can haul up to 2.5 tons, and there's a clever optional (again) Advanced Tow Assist
system that computerises the reversing - with - trailer process, allowing the driver to control the angle of the manoeuvre by twiddling a
rotary dial.
The interior boasts an updated infotainment
system with a 10 - inch 1080P touchscreen and
rotary dial controller with physical shortcut buttons to most used functions.
Mercedes» COMAND infotainment
system is housed in an 8 - inch color display, controlled via
rotary dial in the center console, or by the shortcut buttons just below the screen.
Bluetooth
system, Exterior temperature gauge, Information centre, Intelligent driver information
system (IDIS), PAS, Power tailgate, Service interval indicator, Aux input, Remote audio controls on steering wheel, USB connection, «Global» closing of front / rear windows, Adaptive brake lights, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Automatic folding door mirrors with ground lights, Chrome window surround, Colour co-ordinated bumpers and mirrors, Colour co-ordinated front / rear lower spoilers and lower side mouldings, Day running lights, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front and rear electric windows, Front and rear side marker illumination, Front door sill tread strips, Front fog lights, Headlamp levelling, Heated washer nozzles, Home safe and approach lighting, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Roof rails, Tinted windscreen, Towbar preparation, 12V power point in luggage area, 12V socket in front + rear tunnel console, 3 - D cargo load
system (aluminium Cargofix rails + 4 attachments and 4 high level anchor points), B Pillar ventilation, ECC electronic climate control with AQS, Forward folding front passenger seat, Front centre armrest with 2 cupholders, Front seats with lumbar support, Front / rear reading lights, Grocery bag holder, Head restraints for all seats, Height adjustable driver / front passenger seats, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Ignition Lock illumination, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Leather faced upholstery, Leather gearknob, Load cover, Lockable load floor, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders + storage, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection
system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking
system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Chrome
rotary knobs, Chrome trim on air vents, side defrosters and mannequin, Silver chronograph instrument
dials
The infotainment
system can be operated via touch or the
rotary dials on the centre console or even by voice commands.
The new SI - Drive
system allows the driver to maximize engine performance, control and efficiency by choosing from among three selectable modes - «Intelligent», «Sport» and «Sport Sharp» - using a
rotary dial on the center console.
Also standard across the range will be leather - appointed seats, rear parking sensors, dual - zone climate control, auto headlights and wipers, front seat height adjustment, Bluetooth phone / audio, Audi Music Interface with CD and SD card input, and a new multi-media interface (MMI) via which a plethora of vehicle
systems can be controlled by a large central
rotary dial and a 5.8 - inch colour monitor that pops up from the dash top.
The infotainment
system is very easy to use most of the time - it's likely you'll hardly bother using the touch interface often as the
rotary dial is quick and intuitive.
Among other subtle changes, the latest version of BMW's iDrive
system now offers either touch control on a free - standing 8.8 in monitor or via a
rotary dial on the middle console.
That's one reason we favour the BMW X5's iDrive and Audi Q7's MMI infotainment
systems, both of which have a less distracting
rotary dial interface.
According to the latest bunch of spy shots sent to us by our paparazzi, the DB11 (the name is not yet official) will feature 2014 Mercedes S - Class - sourced instrument
dials, a
rotary controller for the infotainment
system, as well as switches for the air conditioning
system.
In addition to the new clock, the interior boasts a revised dash pad on the right, new
rotary dial controller and a Harman Kardon sound
system.
The new SI - Drive
system allows the driver to maximize engine performance, control and efficiency by choosing from among three selectable modes — «Intelligent» «Sport» and «Sport Sharp» — using a
rotary dial on the center console.
As mentioned, Audi's latest - gen MMI navigation plus infotainment
system is standard fare in the TTS, and offers all the right mobile device and audio connectivity options (USB, Bluetooth, etc.) as well as a touch - sensitive
rotary dial on the centre console.
Connectivity You can access Bentayga's car infotainment
system in the front cabin through touchscreen,
rotary dials, gestures or voice, depending on user preference and driving conditions.
The functioning antique
rotary dial telephone
system encourages you to chat to people all over the bar.
Legacy
systems have a software and a hardware component; if the ten - number base ten arrangement is the «software» aspect, the legacy hardware component is the old
rotary dial instrument.