
Route guidance
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Route guidance
Starting route guidance
The route guidance is started for the first desti-
nation in the destination list, refer to page138. 
There must be at least one destination in the 
destination list.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Navigation".
3.Press the controller as needed.
4.Select "Route guid." and press the control-
ler.
Route guidance starts. As the navigation com-
puter determines the route to your destination, 
the distance and the true compass direction to 
your destination will appear on the upper right 
of the Control Display – not in all display modes.
After calculation of the route, the selected view 
of route guidance appears on the display. The 
town/city of destination is displayed on the sta-
tus line.
During route guidance, you can operate other 
equipment via iDrive at any time. You are noti-
fied well in advance of a necessary change of 
direction by voice instructions.
Using the voice command system:
Terminating/continuing 
route guidance
Terminating route guidance
1.Press the controller as needed.
2.Select "Route guid." and press the control-
ler.
Route guidance is switched off.
Using the voice command system:
Continuing route guidance
If the destination was not reached before the 
end of the last trip or it was reached and there is 
still another destination on the destination list, 
the following question will be displayed at the 
beginning of the next trip when navigation is 
activated: "Continue route guidance?".
To start the route guidance immediately: 
Select "YES" and press the controller.
{Route guidance on}.
1.{Navigation}.
2.{Route guidance off}. 

On/off and settings
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On/off and settings
The following audio and video sources share 
the same controls and adjustment options.
>Radio
>CD player
*
>CD changer*
>DVD changer*
The CD changer can play CDs with com-
pressed audio files, such as MP3s.<
Controls
The audio and video sources can be operated 
using:
>Buttons on the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
Buttons on the CD player
1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>Press: switching on/off
When switching on, the most recently 
selected radio station or CD track is 
selected.
>Turn: adjusting volume
2 button
Selecting radio, CD player, and CD changer
3 button
>Press briefly: selecting AM or FM wave-
band
>Press and hold: Autostore, updating 
selection of stations in range4CD slot
5 button
Eject CD
6 button
Station scan/track search
>Select radio station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Change track for CD player, 
change chapter for DVD changer
Operating via iDrive
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.You have the choice of:
>"FM" and "AM": select radio reception.
>"WB": select Weather Band.
>"SAT": select satellite radio.
>"CD" and "CDC": select CD player or 
CD changer.
>"AUX": select external audio device
>"DVD": select DVD changer
*.
>"Picture": adjust picture
*.
>"Tone": tone control, e.g. treble and 
bass.
You can also control the radio, CD player, CD 
changer, external audio devices, and the DVD 
changer using the buttons on the steering  

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wheel, refer to page11, and via the voice com-
mand system
*, refer to page23.
Switching on/off
In order to switch the Entertainment sound out-
put on/off: press the knob.
The system selects the most recently used 
audio or video source, radio, CD, external audio 
device, or DVD.
Using the voice command system:
Using with ignition off
The audio and video functions remain available 
for use for a period of approx. 30 minutes after 
you switch off the ignition. 
Switch the sound output back on to enjoy this 
function.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume level.
The sound system automatically reverts 
to its mute mode whenever you initiate or 
accept a phone call.
Tone control
You can change various tone settings, e.g. tre-
ble and bass or the speed-dependent volume 
control. The tone settings are set globally for all 
of the audio sources. 
Speakers, headsets in the rear, and external 
audio devices can be adjusted separately. The 
sound settings of the headphones are made on 
the rear seat screen with the headphones con-
nected. Only treble, bass and balance can be 
adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone adjustment
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "Tone" and press the controller.
4.Select desired tone settings. {Radio} or {Audio off}. 

Radio
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Radio
Your radio is equipped to receive the FM and 
AM wavebands.
Listening to radio
Switch on audio or video sources, refer to 
page153.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
Stations are shown on the Control Display on 
the basis of various selection criteria, e.g. "Pre-
sets".
Using the voice command system:
Changing station
Using buttons in center console
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction until you reach the next station.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
FM waveband:
1.Select "FM" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
>"Autostore list": 
Selection of "FM" stations within recep-
tion range during the last autostoring 
procedure, refer to page158.
>"Presets": 
Display of up to twelve stations that you 
have previously stored, refer to 
page158.
3.Turn the controller to select a station and 
press the controller.
AM waveband
1.Select "AM" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
>"Presets": 
Display of up to twelve stations that you 
have previously stored, refer to 
page158.
>"Autostore list": 
Selection of stations in the "AM" wave-
band within reception range during the 
last autostoring procedure. 1.{Radio}.
2.{FM} or {AM}.
1.{Radio}.
2.{Next station} or {Station back}. 

Radio
158 Using the voice command system:
Updating selection of stations in 
receiving range
In the course of longer trips, when you travel 
outside the transmission range of the originally 
selected stations, you can update the selection 
of stations in receiving range.
1.Select "AM" and press the controller.
2.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
3.Select "AUTOSTORE" and press the con-
troller.
The selection of stations in receiving range is 
updated and the frequencies or names of the 
stations are displayed.
Station scan
You can tune in to stations that are received in 
addition to those on the display.
The frequency of the station is displayed in the 
bottom status line and also on the Control Dis-
play.
Using buttons in center console
Press and hold the   button for the corre-
sponding direction.
The system switches to the next station.
Using iDrive
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select " MANUAL" and press the controller.3. Select the desired direction and 
press the controller.
The system switches to the next station. The 
frequency is shown on the Control Display.
Storing a station
The station you are currently listening to can be 
stored.
You can also manually store stations in the 
"Autostore list" if this selection has been made 
before storing.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
4.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
5.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
6.Select "STORE" and press the controller. 1.{Radio}.
2.{Frequency 88...107 (Point 1...9)}. 

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160 please contact the nearest office of the National 
Weather Service or write to the National 
Weather Service at: W/OM1, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1325 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Calling up weather reports
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "WB" and press the controller.
A list of the available channels is displayed.
4.Turn the controller until the desired channel 
is selected and press the controller.
The display shows a list of weather band sta-
tions
In some regions, only one or two channels 
can be received or Weather Band chan-
nels are unavailable.<
Using the voice command system
Satellite radio*
You can receive approx. 100 different channels 
with high sound quality.
The channels are offered to you in predefined 
packages. To listen to the channels of your 
choice, you must have these channels enabled.
With this new technology the signal may fail, 
causing interruptions in reception.Using the voice command system:
Enabling or disabling channels
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
4.Select "Channels" and press the controller.
The channels that can be received are 
shown in the list.
5.Select channel and press the controller. 
A phone number and the electronic serial 
number, ESN, are displayed.
The electronic serial number is 
required to enable or disable.<
6.Dial the displayed telephone number to 
have the channel enabled or disabled. 
During the enabling or disabling process, 
leave the ignition switched on.
These channels are enabled.
Channel selection
Using buttons in center console
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction until you reach the next station.
Using the voice command system: 1.{Weatherband}.
2.{Channel 1...7}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Turn on}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Previous station} or {Next station} 

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Using iDrive
1.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
>"Channels":
All channels are displayed.
>"Categories": 
All channels are displayed, sorted 
according to categories.
>"Presets": 
Up to twelve channels that you have pre-
viously stored are displayed.
3.Select channel and press the controller.
Using the voice command system:
Select a stored channel:
Displaying additional information
Select the channel currently being played and 
press the controller.The name of the station, the name of the artist, 
and the title of the track are displayed.
Notes
If no signal can be received for more than 4 sec-
onds, a message appears on the Control Dis-
play.
Reception may not be possible for certain 
reasons, e.g. environmental influences or 
topographical conditions. The satellite radio 
has no influence on this.
The signal may not be available in tunnels or 
underground garages, next to tall buildings, 
near trees, mountains or other powerful 
sources of radio interference. 
Reception is usually possible again as soon as 
the signal is available once more.<
Storing a station
1.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
2.Select "Channels" and press the controller.
3.Select the desired station.
4.Select "STORE" and press the controller.
The list of stored stations appears on the 
display.
5.Select the desired station.
6.Turn the controller until you reach the 
desired memory position. {Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
>{Previous station} or {Next station}
>{Previous} or {Next}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Station 1...12}. 

Radio
162 7.Press and hold the controller.
High Definition Radio*
Many stations transmit both analog and digital 
signals. You can receive these stations digitally 
and with improved sound quality.
Activating and deactivating digital 
radio reception
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
5.Select "HD" and press the controller.
The reception of digital stations is activated.
"HD" is shown in the status line when a station 
is received digitally.Some digital stations broadcast several pro-
grams on their frequency. The analog radio 
allows you to access these programs and the 
following functions:
>Selecting frequency manually, page157
>Station search, page158.
The lower status line indicates the program cur-
rently selected.
With some stations the digital signals are not 
transmitted simultaneously with the analog sig-
nals. If you are in an area in which the selected 
station is not continuously received digitally, 
playback switches between analog and digital 
reception. This can result in repetitions or inter-
ruptions. In this case it may be advisable to 
deactivate digital radio reception.
Displaying additional information
With the digital stations, additional information 
on the current track is displayed, e.g. the name 
of the album or the artist.
Select the channel currently being played and 
press the controller.
"HD" must appear in the status line and 
the system must currently be receiving a 
digital station.<