What does BND mean on a car?
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BND on a car refers to the button for switching radio bands. Pressing the BND button on the car allows you to switch between radio bands, such as from FM to AM. Typically, pressing this button enables selection between 2 AM or 3 FM band radio stations. The buttons PWR, MUT, AMS, LOU, SEL/AF on the car music player are indicators for the car audio system. PWR: Press this button to turn on (pressing any button on the panel can turn it on), and hold this button for more than 1 second to turn off. MUT: Press this button to mute the playback. AMS: In radio mode, hold this button for more than 2 seconds to automatically save the received station in preset stations [1—6]. A short press cycles through preset stations [1—6], each staying for 5 seconds. In MP3 mode, pressing this button selects the MP3 menu. LOU: Low-frequency loudness enhancement. SEL/AF: Select AM or FM band. When the audio system is in CD mode: PAU button: Pauses or resumes CD playback; holding it starts playback from the first song in the list. RPT button: Pressing this button enables repeat playback of the current track. RDM button: Pressing this button enables shuffle playback of tracks.
After driving for so many years, I've never come across the abbreviation BND in any car manual. The most common scenario is people misreading car emblems or license plate abbreviations, like mistaking BMW for BND. My neighbor once insisted there was a BND alarm device in their car, only to realize they'd misread the child lock symbol. However, if you find this marking in the electrical system, it might be a custom notation made by a modification shop—its exact meaning would depend on the actual location. My advice is to take a photo to document its position and consult a professional technician in person rather than guessing blindly, as it could affect safety.