Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency call
then be able to provide a detailed description of
the situation.
Conditions for an emergency call:
If the current position of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be forwarded to the
BMW Assist response center.
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Full preparation package mobile phone.
With this equipment, an emergency call is
still possible when no mobile phone is
logged on in the vehicle.
If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear
the BMW Assist response center through the
hands-free system, this could indicate, for
instance, that the hands-free system is no
longer operational. However, you may then still
be audible for the response center.
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BMW Assist is enabled.
Enabling BMW Assist, refer to page 167.
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Radio readiness is activated.
The car phone is logged on to a mobile
communications network.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is
automatically initiated immediately after a
severe accident. The automatic emergency call
is not affected by the button being pressed.
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The emergency call system is operable.
When the contract of participation with
BMW Assist expires, the car phone can be
deactivated by a BMW center without having to
visit a workshop. Following deactivation of the
car phone, no emergency calls can be made.
The car phone can be reactivated after signing a
new contract with a BMW center.
For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.<
Warning triangle*
Initiating an emergency call
The warning triangle is located in the luggage
compartment lid.
1.
Briefly press protective cover to open.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
arrangement of the switches and indicator
lamps may differ somewhat.
Loosen the wing nut to open.
2.
Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
First-aid kit*
The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the
voice connection to the BMW Assist response
center has been established, the LED flashes.
Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
expiration dates of the contents regularly and
replace the contents concerned in good time if
necessary.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until
the connection has been established. You will
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