Selecting channels

You can only listen to enabled channels.

The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Via the iDrive

1. "Radio"

2. "Satellite radio"

3. Select "All channels" or the desired category.

4. Select the desired channel.

Select the desired channel
Select the desired channel

Via the button on the radio

Press the button. Press the button.

The next channel is selected.

Via direct channel entry

1. "Radio"

2. "Satellite radio"

3. 4. Turn the controller until the desired channel"Set channel"

4. Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller.

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