Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/ OFF button on the radio.
▷ When the engine is running: press START/ STOP button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers remain ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be started.
See also:
USB audio interface/mobile phoneaudio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
Operation can be performed via iDrive. The
sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
► Con ...
Pairing and connecting a device
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehicle's
occupants and to other road users, only
pair the device while the vehicle is stationa ...
Comparison with ordinary remote control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons of the remote control or Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely, arrow 1. Th ...