Selecting a channel

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 button in the area of the CD/ DVD player

Via the button in the area of the CD/ DVD player

Press the The next channel is selected. button for the corresponding direction.

The next channel is selected.

Via direct channel entry

1.  "Radio"
2.  "Satellite radio"
3.  4.  Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the "Set channel"
4.  Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller.

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