Ipod Integration Kit

[MAJM]

Hello. I recently purchased a B200 with the premium package, and had the Ipod integration kit factory installed on delivery (Note: car purchased in Canada, with the standard issue radio). Although I am pleased with the sound, and ability to control the Ipod from the steering wheel, I am quite surprised that the Ipod cannot be controlled from the central radio console (i.e. if a passenger wanted to skip a song,, he/she would have to push buttons on the steering wheel.) Also, I am disappointed that the radio screen doesn't display anything other than "AUX, Input connected." (or something like that.) Am I missing something here, or should the radio not allow for control of the songs, and at least display the song title (which to add to my disappointment does not scroll on the dashboard.)!

Please advise if you experience the same thing.

FYI, my Ipod is a 5th generation video ipod with 80gb.

Thanks,

[deheld]

No, you are right.

The ipod carkit is basically only connected to the radio via the aux-input.
The messages and control is done via the CANbus. Messages are only send to the display begind the steeringwheel and control is only possible from the steering wheel.