How do I save radio stations as presets in my car?

Use the vehicle’s own screen labels as your guide:

1. Tune to the station you want to keep.
2. Open the radio’s Audio, Browse, or Favorites area, if needed.
3. Look for a star, a preset slot, or a tab labeled “Hold to Set.”
4. Follow the on-screen cue. If it says to hold, press and keep holding until the system confirms the save.
5. Open Favorites or presets afterward and check whether the station appears.

Controls differ between vehicles. For example, Chevrolet’s general support instructions describe using Audio and More or Browse to locate a selection, then touching a star or holding “Hold to Set” until a beep. The support page says steps depend on the model and directs owners to the manual for exact controls. [S2]

For the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV infotainment system, the manual says to tune to an AM, FM, or SiriusXM station, then touch “Hold to Set.” It says the number of favorites is displayed automatically. Those instructions apply to that specific vehicle and system; they do not establish the steps for other Chevrolet models or other vehicles. [S1]

Example: if your screen is tuned to an FM station, select “Hold to Set” and check the displayed favorites afterward. If your screen differs, consult the owner’s manual for your exact vehicle and system.

Do not assume every source uses the same saving process or is supported. The Blazer EV manual extract covers AM, FM, and SiriusXM for that vehicle; it does not establish how digital radio or other systems handle presets. Chevrolet’s general support guidance also says available sources and steps depend on the model. [S1] [S2]

Select the source you want, then look for its own Favorites, star, preset, or save control. If the control is missing or the screen gives a different instruction, check the vehicle’s manual for that source instead of assuming a preset saved.

Use this short check: confirm the selected source and station, look for a save or favorite control on that screen, and follow the wording shown there. Then reopen Favorites or presets and look for the station. If the interface offers no clear confirmation, or the saved list is not obvious, use the manual for your exact model and infotainment system. The available source extracts do not establish one universal procedure or confirm controls for every vehicle or radio format.

Copyable note for finding the right manual section: “Vehicle: [year, make, model]. Radio source: [AM/FM/satellite/digital/other]. Screen label I see: [label]. What I tried: [steps]. What happened: [result].”