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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 06:44 PM
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Star button on steering wheel

Hey guys, Was just wondering what everyone uses the star button on the steering wheel for. I understand it can be programmed for certain things, but I can't seem to find how this is done, or what functions it can be used for.
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 06:51 PM
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This button simply calls up the "Favourites" menu on the infotainment. Any favourite you choose can be placed in this menu. Personally, I use the first favourite to enable/disable the driver seat massage.

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Originally Posted by E63Wagen
Hey guys, Was just wondering what everyone uses the star button on the steering wheel for. I understand it can be programmed for certain things, but I can't seem to find how this is done, or what functions it can be used for.
I use it as a 1 button push to navigate home. You don't even need to be in the navigation mode and it saves a few other steps. Although I have been using it less now that I can get Waze on the screen through the Android Auto connection. I don't like to drive this car without the Waze on for sure.
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I use it as a 1 button push to navigate home. You don't even need to be in the navigation mode and it saves a few other steps. Although I have been using it less now that I can get Waze on the screen through the Android Auto connection. I don't like to drive this car without the Waze on for sure.
I use the voice command "Home" for this. One of the few reliable voice commands...

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I use it as a 1 button push to navigate home. You don't even need to be in the navigation mode and it saves a few other steps. Although I have been using it less now that I can get Waze on the screen through the Android Auto connection. I don't like to drive this car without the Waze on for sure.
So how is it programmed? Can't seem to find the instructions in the owner manual.
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So how is it programmed? Can't seem to find the instructions in the owner manual.
Program your Home favourite via the Navigation screen. Then re-arrange the favourites so that the Home favourite is on the far left of the favourites screen.

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Program your Home favourite via the Navigation screen. Then re-arrange the favourites so that the Home favourite is on the far left of the favourites screen.

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Thanks, will give that a try....
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