Radio Data System RDS
In the FM waveband, additional information is transmitted via RDS. If the reception conditions are good, the station names are shown on the Control Display. Where reception is poor or in the event of interference, it may take some time before the station names appear in the display.
Switching the RDS on/off
1. "Radio"
2. "FM"
3. Open "Options".
4. "RDS"
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Safety notes
Do not remove the cover
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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Correctly engage the lower LATCH anchors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fixing
system is resting snugly against the backrest;
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