Multi-audio system controller (M-ASK) E60, E61, E63, E64, E87, E90: Introduction: Operation

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The M-ASK is operated using 1 rotary push button and 2 buttons

Rotary push button for switching on and off and for adjusting the volume.
Search rocker switch for selecting radio station or CD track on audio CD. With option 655 "BMW Satellite radio" the stations are selected using the search rocker switch.
Eject button for removing the CD, CD-ROM or DVD from the drive.

Operation of the M-ASK and its functions occurs almost without exception via the controller in the center console or via the multifunctional steering wheel.

The menus are selected in the Central Information Display CID using the controller. The selector buttons for the submenus are found in the menus. After confirming (by pressing on the controller) the selected submenu is called up.

The following 5 menus can be called up:

"Communication" menu (push controller forwards)
"Navigation" menu (push the controller to the right)
"Entertainment" menu (push the controller to the rear)
"Climate" menu (push the controller to the left)
"Settings" menu (press the controller)
"Communication" menu

With option 638 "Professional car phone", the network connection is established after the SIM card is inserted and the PIN (Personal Identification number) is entered. If option 644 "Universal charging and hands-free device" is fitted, the PIN is entered on the mobile phone. The following functions can be selected in the "Communication" menu:
- Telephone
- BMW ASSIST
"Navigation" menu

The following functions can be selected in the "Navigation" menu:
- Navigation
- On-board info
- Address book
- Traffic information
"Entertainment" menu

The following functions can be selected in the "Navigation" menu:
- FM
- AM
- CD
- AUX IN (E87 only)
"Climate" menu

The following functions can be selected in the "Climate" menu:
- Centre vent (if the integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system is fitted in the basic design)
- Seat-heating distribution (only E60, E61)
- Auxiliary heating/ventilation (with option 536 "Auxiliary heating with remote control")
"Settings" menu

The following functions can be selected in the "Settings" menu:
- Screen OFF
- Display settings
- Entertainment settings
- Traffic information
- Vehicle settings
- Service
- Communication settings