Controls

The audio and video sources can be controlled using the:

> Buttons near the CD/DVD player
> iDrive
> Buttons on the steering wheel,
> Programmable memory keys,
> Voice activation system

Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD player

1.  Sound output for entertainment on/off, volume

1.  Sound output for entertainment on/off, volume

> Press: switch on/off

When you switch on the unit, the last set radio station or track is played.

> Turn: adjusting the volume

2.   3.  CD/DVD driveEject the CD/DVD
3.  CD/DVD drive
4.   FM / AM: change the radio station waveband
5.   MODE: change the audio and video sources
6.   > Change the radio stationStation scan/track search

> Change the radio station
> Select the track for the CD/DVD player, CD changer and certain multimedia devices

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