"Radio presets" refer to specific stations that a person has saved on their car's radio so they can easily switch to them without searching or tuning in manually.
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The latter isn't always responsive, though, and the small touch points and lack of physical
radio preset buttons are annoying.
You've also got steering - wheel controls at your disposal and a small, flexible, and functional information display in the instrument cluster that allows the driver to jump between turn - by - turn navigation directions, contacts for hands - free calling, and the current audio source with the ability to browse
radio presets with a thumb roller.
In order to cycle
through radio presets using the multifunction steering wheel, the screen must be on the audio page.
At other times, the pad doubles as a six - button key pad
for radio presets, so these are more readily accessible.
I wouldn't do such a thing on a new car because that one had the only push - button
style radio presets (yes, those kind) that weren't stored in memory and other systems wouldn't die like they might on a new car without battery juice to them.
It takes the system a few moments to remember
what radio presets are programmed or to load the navigation map, small delays that over time frustrate driver and passengers alike.
Radio: MMI Navigation Plus System - inc: 8.3» TFT color center infotainment / navigation display, MMI all - in - touch w / handwriting - recognition technology (all - in - touch adds capacitive menu and back functions, two touch keys for horizontal menu control logic and eight
radio preset selections in addition to the traditional compact MMI scroll wheel capabilities)
GM's corporate navitainment display splits radio and navigation data to give drivers the information they need at a glance, and
hardware radio presets mean drivers can rely on haptic defaults instead of paging through screens.
The steering wheel includes stereo volume controls and up / down buttons that scroll the center display or
choose radio presets.
The base multimedia system works through an 8 - inch center stack LCD display, integrates Apple Siri Eyes Free (accessed by holding not tapping the voice button), records
satellite radio presets 1 - 6 so you can play a song from the beginning if you tuned in midway through, and runs Pandora, Aha and SoundHound if they're on your phone.
The Comand system is fairly intuitive, save for a few functions
like radio presets, but it's been around for a while and was last updated for the 2015 model year.
For instance, Audi's MMI infotainment system features a touchpad that doubles as a touch -
sensitive radio preset screen.
I've had the car in for service twice already, both times due to faulty computer issues (
radio presets gone, clock not working, NAV system freezing), and transmission issues.
Along the bottom edge of the screen is a bank of five customizable shortcut softkeys that can be used to
store radio presets, as you'd expect.
The «favorites» section has been expanded, offering quick access to phone contacts, nav destinations and digital music in the same one - touch form as
traditional radio presets.
These features include searchable content for the most - commonly accessed information in the owner's manual, such as directions
saving radio presets.
The Cherokee can remember seat, mirror, and pedal positions for two drivers, and it also tracks
different radio presets for each.
I also set a bunch
of radio presets, which is a tedious, multi-step process with Mini's iDrive - based system.
You're also able to set specific Spotify playlists
as radio presets, for occasions when you need those coffeeshop jams fast.
Higbie likens it to the old days when «
radio preset buttons were the easiest way to access content ever.»
The center - mounted 7.0 - inch touch screen is large enough, but some of the buttons (such as the map zoom and
the radio presets) are no larger than the tip of your finger, so it can be a chore to use while moving.
For example, to change
the radio presets, you'll have to drill through several menus.
When the car would re-start the clock would reset and
radio presets would be lost.
Up to seven driver profiles also can be saved with up to 400 different settings for such things as the driver - assistance systems,
radio presets, seat positioning and cabin temperature.
The drawback of disconnecting the battery is that you forget many settings in electrical devices such as
the radio presets.
Like Phil, I didn't really see the advantage of the new MMI touch pad when entering navigation input — in fact it seemed like I was being slowed down as the computer processed what I drew — and the six
radio preset «buttons» are hard to accurately hit without looking.
How did
the radio presets just happen to be on my favorite channels?
The screen is far too small, the system is irritatingly slow, and functions such
a radio presets and seat heaters should also have traditional buttons.
Speed sensitive automatic volume, 30
radio presets, and four speakers fill the cabin with crisp sound.
Sure, we figured out how to get to most of the features somewhat effectively but we still would prefer choosing the next music track or picking
a radio preset via a button versus a multi-step process using one of the three systems fitted by Mercedes for controlling the infotainment screen.
Memory Package memory «presets» for 2 drivers includes 10 - way power driver seat outside mirrors with parallel park assist climate control and radio presets
A relative lack of
radio presets is another disappointment.
To use
the radio presets, follow these steps: 1.
The radio presets allow you to save your favorite radio stations so that they are easy to use.
Mercedes» COMAND interface uses a rotary control for navigating functions, and there is a scattering of buttons for quick access to
radio presets and the like.
Seven different drivers can create individual user profiles so you're not stuck dealing with someone else's
radio presets and navigation destinations.
Enjoy all of the functions like 42
radio presets, internal hard drive, CD / DVD changer, iPod / USB drives, GPS navigation and more with this advanced and easy to operate system.
I'm less enamored of CUE, the Cadillac User Interface, which still seems prettier than it is usable (form before function, in other words); I suspect with an hour or two of customization time, getting an owner's phone,
radio presets, navigation settings and gauge preferences set, using CUE would become second nature, but for someone who's jumping in a car to drive for a day or two a simpler knob - based system like Mercedes» COMAND or Audi MMI is more intuitive.
When listening to the radio, you can select
a radio preset with the steering wheel audio controls.
The owner's manual will give you key information on the maintenance schedule and other useful things, such as using
the radio presets or connecting your phone via Bluetooth.
Dependent on trim, customizable features include: driver seat memory, driver assistance system preferences, temperature, Volkswagen Digital Cockpit arrangement (if equipped), ambient lighting color,
radio presets, navigation view, and more.
You can only cycle one way through
your radio presets, so no toggling back and forth between First Wave and Classic Rewind.
The unique remote touchpad (upon which you can «write» numbers and letters with your finger) also doubles as
a radio preset panel.