Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Via iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired category.
4. Select the desired channel.
Via the buttons on the center console
Press the button.
The next channel is selected.
Via direct channel entry
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. 
"Set channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller.
See also:
Opening the favorites
If an activated favorite is played back, the following
message appears for approx. 20 seconds:
"Favorite alert!".
"Favorites"
Select the symbol while the message is shown.
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Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
Service numbers can be entered more easily,
e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.
1. "Telephone".
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General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly,
e.g., radio stations, navigation destinations,
phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
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