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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency call
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Full preparation package mobile phone.
With this equipment, an emergency call is
still possible when no mobile phone is
paired in the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. Activating
BMW Assist, refer to page194.
>Radio readiness is activated.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a
mobile phone network.
>The emergency call system is operable.
Once your service contract for BMW Assist
expires, the BMW Assist system can be deacti-
vated by a BMW center without you having to
visit a workshop. Following deactivation of the
BMW Assist system, no emergency calls can be
made. The BMW Assist system can be reacti-
vated after concluding a new agreement at a
BMW center.
Initiating an emergency call
1.Briefly press protective cover to open.
With some vehicle equipment packages or
in the Convertible, the arrangement of the
switches and indicator lamps may differ
somewhat.
2.Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
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.When the emergency call is received at the
BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist
Response Center contacts you and arranges
for additional steps to help you.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until
the connection has been established. You will
then be able to provide a detailed description of
the situation.
If the current position of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW
Assist Response Center.
If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may
still be heard by the BMW Assist Response
Center, however.
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.
For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under the most
unfavorable conditions.<
You can also use other services of
BMW Assist with this button, refer to
page189.<
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand
side in the luggage compartment.
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1.Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-
starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+
to the positive terminal of the battery or a
jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a jump-
starting terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the vehicle
providing assistance.
Your BMW has a special nut as body ground
or negative terminal.
5.Attach the second end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit
mounted on the inside of the luggage compart-
ment under the floor mat, refer to page212, and
should always remain in the vehicle. It can be
screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as possi-
ble. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,
the tow fitting and vehicle can be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front
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With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page218. With a catalytic con-
verter, tow-starting should only be carried out
with the engine cold, and with automatic trans-
missions, the engine cannot be started by tow-
starting.
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page59.
3.Shift into 3rd gear. For information on SMG,
see below.
4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
1.Tow-start in selector lever position N.
2.Select the sequential mode. The correct
gear will be selected and engaged automat-
ically.
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Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m
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Short commands of voice command
system
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short com-
mands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
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FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window20{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window20{Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window126{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To activate telephone181{Phone}
To dial phone number181{Dial number}
To display the phone book182{A to Z}
To dial from phone book182{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"183{Top 8}
To redial183{Redial}
To display "Received calls"183{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"183{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"175{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist 189{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services189{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"183{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"191{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"190{Roadside Assistance}
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FunctionCommand
To open navigation126{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display the address book{Address book}
To display the route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map view{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route{Route menu}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"77{Car data}
To display the computer77{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer77{Trip computer}
To start the stopwatch83{Stopwatch}
To set the speed limit82{Limit}
To activate speed limit82{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit82{Limit off}
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FunctionCommand
Tone control153{Audio}
To switch on radio156{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"156{FM menu}
To open "AM"156{AM menu}
To open "All stations"156{FM All stations}
To select the radio station156{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"156{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station156{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"157{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open the radio station with the best
reception157{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"160{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 160{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station160{Choose weatherband station
}
To open "SAT"163{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio163{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio164{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio163{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio163{SAT radio categories}
To select CD player165{CD menu}
To switch on CD player165{CD}
To select CD changer165{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer165{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer165{CD 1...6}
To select music track166{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer166{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device171{Audio Aux}
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