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data or information. In addition, if you have signed a subscription contract for BMW Assist, certain vehicle data may be transmitted or recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding services.
Care Important information on the care and mainte- nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket. This socket is located on the driver's side to the left, on the bottom of the instrument panel underneath a cover.
Exhaust emission values
The warning lamps come on. The exhaust emission values have wors- ened. Have the car checked as soon as possible. Canadian models display these warn- ing lamps.
The lamps flash under certain condi- tions. This indicates excessive misfiring in the engine. If this happens, you should reduce your speed and visit your nearest BMW Center as soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions- related components, especially the catalytic converter. If the gas cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system will assume that fuel vapor is escaping. An indicator will then light up. If the gas cap is then tightened, the indicator will go out within a few days.
Event data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev- eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a device for recording or sending certain vehicle
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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment on the right-hand side of the luggage compart- ment. Remove the cover.
Wiper blades
1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Remove the cover. To do so, press the hook
on the bottom, see arrow.
3. Fold the wiper blade upwards. 4. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
the windshield, see arrow.
In order to avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the engine compartment.<
Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu- tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav- ing your BMW Center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by its base.< You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your BMW Center.
When working on electrical systems, always begin by switching off the con- sumer in question, otherwise short-circuits could result. To avoid possible injury or equip- ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufac- turer.< For care and maintenance of the headlamps, please follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure.
If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here, please contact
your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu- cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional
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lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light- emitting diodes.
low-beam headlamp is accessed through a flap in the wheel well.
Do not remove the covers or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours at a time, otherwise this could cause irritation to the retina.<
Xenon lamps* The service life of these bulbs is very long and the probability of a failure is very low, provided that they are not switched on and off an unusual number of times. If a xenon lamp fails neverthe- less, switch on the fog lamps and continue the journey with great care, provided that local leg- islation does not prohibit this.
Have work on the xenon lighting system performed only by your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. Due to the high electrical voltages present, there is a risk of potentially fatal acci- dents if work is performed inappropriate.<
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Halogen lamps H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection; the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is
pressurized. Otherwise there is a risk of injury if the bulb is damaged.< There are separate headlamp covers for low- beam headlamps and high-beam headlamps.
Be careful when installing the covers, oth- erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW Center.<
Access to the lamps The high-beam headlamp can be accessed from the engine compartment, whereas the
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1 Cover for high-beam headlamp 2 Cover for low-beam headlamp 3 Turn signal bulb socket To remove the covers: 1. Fold the respective wire bracket to the side,
see arrows.
2. Flip open the cover and take it out of the
guide.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat- tach the covers.
Access through the wheel well Only for low-beam headlamps and turn signals: 1. Turn the wheel inwards. 2. Open the flap in the wheel well. To do so,
turn the fastener counterclockwise using a coin, for example.
Changing low-beam and high-beam bulbs 1. Remove the relevant cover for the head-
lamp.
2. Disconnect the plug from the lamp.
3. Push the wire bracket to the side out of the
1. Open the flap in the wheel well, refer to
mounting, arrow 1, and fold it down, arrow 2.
Access through the wheel well on page 206.
4. Remove the bulb. 5.
Insert new bulb as shown in the detail of the illustration above.
6. Fold up the wire bracket and engage it. 7. Connect the plug. 8. Reattach the cover.
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps 5 watt bulb, W 5 W 1. Remove the cover for the high-beam head-
lamp.
2. Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.
2. Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left
and remove.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment. Insert turn signal bulb socket 1. 4. 5. Attach the flap to the wheel well.
Side-mounted turn signals In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Tail lamps > Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid
21 watt bulb, H 21 W
> Other lamps:
21 watt bulb, P 21 W
The tail lamps are divided into two parts. One part is in the luggage compartment lid, the other is in the fender.
3. Remove and replace the bulb. 4. Insert bulb socket. 5. Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W or PY 21 W Silver Vision
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Lamps in the luggage compartment lid
1. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the luggage compartment lid using a screw- driver and remove the trim.
2. Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the trim of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
License plate lamp 5 watt bulb, C 5 W
1. Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
right in the flap of the lamp housing.
2. Take out the lamp towards the left and
change the bulb. Insert the lamp.
3.
Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works
1 Brake lamp 2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp 3 Turn signal 4 Backup lamp 5 Tail lamp 6 Brake lamp
Fender-mounted lamps
1. Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the
luggage compartment or release the turn- lock fastener by turning it counterclockwise and remove the cover.
2. Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and pull out.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the cover in the luggage compart-
ment.
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according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as standard. This removes the need to change a wheel immediately in the event of a puncture. The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to Run-Flat Tires, page 196. When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you. Refer also to New wheels and tires, page 196.
The tools for changing wheels are avail- able as optional accessories from your
BMW Center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration.
Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 212.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW Center or hand them in to a recy- cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always secure the battery against tipping over during transport.<
Power failure After a temporary power loss, the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require ini- tialization. Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be reprogrammed: > Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to page 77.
> Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be stored again, refer to page 150.
> Navigation system
Operability must be waited for, refer to page 124.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to page 44.
> Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to page 105.
Vehicle battery
Fuses
Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery.
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth- erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti- mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
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Open the cover in the glove compartment and remove it. Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box. See the rear of the cover for information on fuse assignment.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency calling* Conditions for an emergency call: > Full preparation package mobile phone > BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling BMW
Assist, refer to page 178.
> Radio readiness is on. > The car phone is logged on to a mobile tele-
phone network.
> The emergency call system is operable. If your subscription contract with BMW Assist expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a BMW Center without having to schedule an appointment at a workshop. Once the car phone has been deactivated, emergency calls are not possible. The car phone can be reacti- vated by a BMW Center after signing a new contract.
Initiating an emergency call 1. Briefly press the cover flap to open.
If the LED is flashing but the emergency response center cannot be heard over the hands-free system, it is possible that the hands-free system is malfunctioning. The emergency response center may still be able to hear you, however. Under certain conditions, an emergency call is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. The automatic emergency call is not affected by the button being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.<
Roadside Assistance The BMW Group's Roadside Assistance ser- vice is there to assist you around the clock in the event of a breakdown, including on week- ends and public holidays. The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis- tance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure. In vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService, you can establish contact with the BMW Group's Roadside Assistance for break- down assistance directly via iDrive, refer to page 180.
2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds. The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist response center has been established, the LED flashes. If the circumstances allow this, remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab- lished. You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation. If the current location of your vehicle can be determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW Assist response center.
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First aid pouch*
The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment in a storage area. Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the contents reg- ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec- essary.
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment. Press the tab to take it out.
Jump starting If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
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dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow- ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.<
Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the bat- tery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles. There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct order, so that no sparks which could
cause injury occur at the battery.< Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in the engine compartment which acts as the bat- tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine compartment overview on page 199. The cap is marked with +. 1. Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi- cle providing assistance.
3. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
Do not transport any occupants other than the driver in a vehicle that is being
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole.
towed.<
Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath the cover on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, refer to page 205.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
5. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi- nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started.
Access to screw thread Rectangular cover panel in bumper: Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Front
Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way. If the first start attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
Rear
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regula- tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.<
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 52, otherwise the low-beam
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headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable. If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to tow- start or tow away the car. The electric steering wheel lock cannot be disengaged and the car is not steerable. Jump starting, refer to page 212. Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is not running. Thus, braking and steering will require increased effort.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N. Changing selector lever positions, refer to page 57.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph or 70 km/h and a towing distance of 90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged.<
Sequential manual gearbox SMG With the ignition switched on, engage selector lever position N, and then switch the ignition back off.
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.< The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi- ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please observe the following: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
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Towing with a tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
323i*, 325i, 330i
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
325xi, 330xi
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged.<
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface only.
Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis- engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump starting, refer to page 212.<
Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto- matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi- cles with a catalytic converter with the engine cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to page 212.< 1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 52. 3. Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see
below.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi- ately depress the clutch completely again. 5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn- ing flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked. Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG: 1. Have the vehicle tow-started with the selec-
tor lever in position N.
2. Select sequential mode. The correct gear is
automatically engaged.
325xi, 330xi: do not activate Hill Descent Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page 86.<
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Reference Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice command system and an index that will help you find information most quickly.
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Technical data
Engine data
Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed
cu in/cmµ
hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm
323i (Canada) 152.4/2,497
325i/xi 182.8/2,996
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6,250
185/251
2,750330i/xi 182.8/2,996
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6,600
220/298
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Dimensions
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 36 ft 1 in/11.0 m. All wheel drive: 38 ft 9 in/11.8 m.
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Weights
Curb weight > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Approved gross weight > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage compartment capacity
lbs/kg lbs/kg
lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg cu ft/l
Curb weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg > with automatic transmission lbs/kg Approved gross weight > with manual transmission > with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage compartment capacity
lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg cu ft/l
323i (Canada)
325i
325xi
3,274/1,485
3,329/1,5103,285/1,490
3,351/1,5203,560/1,615
3,605/1,6354,332/1,965
4,387/1,990
1,058/480
2,083/945
2,403/1,090
165/75
16.2/4604,343/1,970
4,409/2,000
1,058/480
2,072/940
2,425/1,100
165/75
16.2/4604,619/2,095
4,663/2,115
1,058/480
2,282/1,035
2,480/1,125
165/75
16.2/460330i
330xi
3,417/1,550
3,450/1,5653,627/1,645
3,671/1,6654,475/2,030
4,508/2,045
1,058/480
2,138/970
2,469/1,120
165/75
16.2/4604,685/2,125
4,729/2,145
1,058/480
2,315/1,050
2,513/1,140
165/75
16.2/460Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
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Capacities
Fuel tank including reserve of Window washer system including headlamp washers Engine with oil filter renewal
US gal/liters US gal/liters
approx. 16.1/61
approx. 2.1/8.0Notes Fuel grade: page 187
US quarts/liters US quarts/liters
For more details: page 60
approx. 6.3/6.0
approx. 6.9/6.5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Oil grades: page 201221
Short commands for the voice command system
With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu
item is selected. Here are the important short commands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Function To call up assistance window 20
To select display in the assistance window 20To change the scale in the assistance window 138
Communication
Function To open phone 171
To dial phone number 171
To display phone book 171
To select from phone book 171To display "Top 8" 171
Redialing 171
To display "Received calls" 171
To display "Missed calls" 171
To display "Bluetooth" 167
To call up BMW Assist 178
To open "BMW Service" 180
To open "BMW Contact" 181
To open "BMW Contact Numbers" 181222
Command {Assistance window} {Assistance window map facing north}, {Assistance window map direction of travel}, {Assistance window arrow display}, {Assistance window perspective}, {Assistance window current position}, {Assistance window trip computer} or {Assistance window onboard info} {Assistance window scale ... feet} or {Assistance window scale ... miles}
Command {Phone} {Dial number} {A to Z} {Call ...} or {Dial name} {Top 8} {Redial} {Received calls} {Missed calls} {Bluetooth} {BMW Assist} {BMW Service} {BMW Contact} {BMW Contact numbers}
Navigation
Function To call up navigation 130
To display current position 140
To open "Enter address" 125
To open "New destination" 125
To display "Input map" 129
To open "Information" 130
To display address book 132To display destination list 131
To switch on destination guidance 136
To switch off destination guidance 136
To display route criteria 135
To switch on voice instructions 139
To switch off voice instructions 139
To repeat voice instructions 139
To show arrow display 137
To display map 138To call up a route 127, 136 To open "New route" 140
To change scale 138To display towns/cities and streets along the route 139
Onboard info
Function To open "Car Data" 71
To display onboard info 71
To display trip computer 71
To open speed limit 81
To open stopwatch 81Command {Navigation} {Current position} {Enter address} {New destination} {Input map} {Info menu} {Address book} or {From address book} {Destination list} {Start guidance} {Stop guidance} {Route preference} {Navigation info on} {Navigation info off} {Repeat navigation info} {Arrow display} {Map}, {Map facing north}, {Map direction of travel} or {Perspective} {Route} {New route} {Scale ... miles} or {Scale ... feet} {Route list}
Command {Car Data} {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Limit} {Stopwatch}
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Entertainment
Function Tone control 145
To switch on radio 148To open "FM" 148
To open "AM" 148
To open "All stations" 148
To select radio station 148To open "Presets" 148
To select radio presets 148
To open "Manual" 149To open strongest radio station 149
To open "WB" 151
To switch on Weather Band 151
To select Weather Band station 151
To open "SAT" 154
To switch on satellite radio 154
To open "Presets" of satellite radio 155
To open "All channels" of satellite radio 154
To open "Categories" of satellite radio 154
To call up CD player 156
To switch on CD player 156
To call up CD changer 156
To switch on CD changer 156
To select CD 156
To select track 157
To select CD and track 157
To select track 157
To call up DVD 156224
Command {Audio} {Radio on}, {FM on} or {AM on} {FM menu} {AM menu} {FM All stations} {Station} name or {Choose station} {FM presets} or {AM presets} {Choose preset} {FM manual} or {AM manual}or {Choose frequency}, {Frequency ... Megahertz} {AM Autostore} {Weather Band menu}
