Audio System - 'Favorites' Function Coded to 'ON'
SI B 65 22 05Sound System, Cruise, Alarms, Monitors
November 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
"Favorites" Function is Selectable in the Entertainment Menu
MODEL
E60 (5 Series) with M-ASK (Multi Audio System Controller)
525i, 525iA, 525xi, 525xiA from 03/05 on
530i, 530iA, 530xi, 530xiA, 530xiT, 530xiTA from 03/05 on
SITUATION
The "Favorites" function is selectable under "Set" in "All Stations" in the Entertainment menu.
This function is not described in the Owner's Manual.
CAUSE
This function was inadvertently coded "ON".
CORRECTION
The "Favorites" function will be coded "OFF" on vehicles produced from 09/05 on in Series and on vehicles produced between 03/05 to 09/05 after updating with CIP19.1 or a later version.
There is no confirmed plan to reinstall this functionality.
INFORMATION
As of 3/05 the M-ASK radio is equipped with the double tuner, which displays the "All Stations" selection.
That will dynamically display the strongest local stations. The frequencies, in numeric order, then the RDS stations, in alphabetical order, will be displayed respectively.
Selecting the "Favorites" button in the pop-up menu will move the "most listened to stations" to the beginning of this list.
"All stations" list in order of station frequency then RDS names
Select "Favorite" in the "Set" pop-up menu
The most listened to "Favorite" stations will be listed in
numerical order.