See also:

Sound output
Switching on/off When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF button on the radio. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: press the ON/OFF button on the radio. ...

Short commands for the voice activation system
For instructions on the voice activation system. Having the possible spoken commands read aloud: {Voice commands} The following short commands are for vehicles with the voice activation system. Th ...

Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button Press the button repeatedly until the desired track is played. Selecting a track via iDrive Audio CDs Select the desired track to begin playback. CDs/D ...