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Using the phone
You have the option of controlling the phone
using various parts of the vehicle equipment:
>the button on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>the retracting telephone keypad, refer to
page179
>iDrive, refer to Initiating communication
>the voice command system
*, refer to
page23
The phone number appears on the upper status
line, refer to page20.
With the ignition switched off, you can continue
an ongoing call for a maximum of 16 minutes via
the hands-free system.
Requirements
>The logon data of the mobile phone are
stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone
is ready to operate.
>The ignition is switched on.
>The mobile phone is detected by the vehi-
cle.
Initiating communication
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Communica-
tion".
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.
Accepting a call
>Press the button on the steering wheel.
>Press the button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
>Select the symbol on the Control Dis-
play and press the controller.
The phone number or name are shown in the
status line.
Rejecting a call
>Press the button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
>Select the symbol on the Control Dis-
play and press the controller.
Ending a call
>Press the button on the steering wheel.
>Press the button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
>Select the symbol on the Control Dis-
play and press the controller.
Making calls
Dialing a phone number and
establishing a connection
Retracting telephone keypad
1.Enter the phone number.
2.Press the button.
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Voice command system*
T h e s ys t e m r ec o g n i z es d i g it s f r o m z e ro t o n i n e .
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to speed up the entry
process:
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits:
With {Delete number} all digits previously
entered are deleted:
Redialing
>Press the button on the steering wheel.
>Press the button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
Using the voice command system:
Dialing a number from phone book or
from numbers stored in a list
Phone numbers you have called, missed calls,
and the entries of the phone book of the SIM
card or of the mobile phone are stored in lists
when the mobile phone is connected to the
vehicle via Bluetooth. If the caller is listed in the
phone book, the name of the entry is displayed
instead of the phone number.
The following lists are available:
>"TOP 8":
The eight phone numbers in the phone
book that are called most frequently are
automatically stored in the Top 8 list. The
number called most often appears at the
top of the list.>"Last":
The last eight phone numbers you have
dialed are automatically stored. The last
number dialed is at the top of the list.
>"A-Z":
The entries in the phone book of the SIM
card or of the mobile phone, including name
and phone number, are displayed in alpha-
betical order.
>"Missed":
The phone numbers of the last eight calls
not accepted are stored, provided that the
phone numbers of the callers were trans-
mitted. A missed call is indicated by an
envelope symbol in the top status line.
Dialing phone numbers from phone
book
The list "A-Z" is available for you phone book
entries. The Control Display shows the entries
in the phone book of the SIM card or mobile
phone in alphabetical order.
1.Select "A-Z" and press the controller.
An alphabetical listing of all the entries in
the phone book appears on the right side of
the Control Display.
2.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
3.Select the symbol and press the control-
ler.
The system dials the number. The phone num-
ber is displayed in the top status line.
The connection can also be established
via the button on the steering wheel or the
telephone keypad.< 1.{Dial number}.
2.Say the phone number.
3.{Dial}.
1.{Correction}.
2.Correct the phone number.
1.{Delete Number}.
2.Phone number is deleted.
{Redial}.
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Dialing numbers stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Select the list and press the controller.
>"TOP 8"
>"Last"
>"Missed"
2.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
3.Select the symbol and press the control-
ler.
The system dials the number.
The phone number is displayed in the top sta-
tus line as this happens.
The connection can also be established
via the button on the steering wheel or the
telephone keypad.<
Deleting entries in lists
You can delete the lists of the most frequently
called phone numbers, missed calls and the last
subscribers called.
1.Select the desired list and press the con-
troller.
The stored entries are shown on the right
side of the Control Displays.
2.Select the symbol and press the con-
troller to delete all existing entries.
3.Select "YES" and press the controller.
All entries are deleted.
Voice-command phone book*
You can use the voice command system to cre-
ate a separate voice command phone book with
up to 50 entries. You must first input all entries
by voice command. It is not possible to access
iDrive phone book entries by voice command.
but you do have the option of importing your
phone book entries into the voice command
phone book.
Making a new entry in voice-command
phone book
Say the phone number in blocks of three to six
digits. An entry always consists of a name and
phone number.
Transferring phone book entries and
updating voice command phone book*
You can import your phone book entries into
the voice command phone book and update it:
Each phone number is sent to the voice com-
mand phone book individually. The phone num-
ber and the name appear on the Control Dis-
play. {{Should the entry be saved in the
telephone book?}} or {{Save entry?}}:
You must assign a specific name to each num-
ber that you wish to import into the voice-com-
mand phone book. These numbers will no
longer be requested during updates.
1.{Save name}.
2.Speak name and repeat entry upon
request.
3.Say the phone number.
4.{Save}.
1.{Telephone}.
2.{Telephone book}.
3.{Update telephone book}.
>{No}.
The next name is displayed.
>{Yes}:
Say the desired name aloud and repeat
it.
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Having entries read
You can have all the entries of your voice-com-
mand phone book read aloud in the order of
their input and select a certain entry to establish
a connection:
Dialing from voice-command phone
book
You can recall a saved entry by the name and
dial the phone number:
Deleting entry of voice-command
phone book
You can delete individual entries from the
voice-command phone book:
Deleting all entries of voice-command
phone book
You can delete all entries in the phone book:
Switching between mobile
phone and hands-free system
You can switch back and forth from the mobile
phone to the hands-free system during a call.
From mobile phone to hands-free
system
You can continue calls begun outside the Blue-
tooth range of the vehicle via the hands-free
system when the motor is running or the igni-
tion is switched on.
To do so, place your mobile phone that has
already been paired with the vehicle into the
snap-in adapter, refer to page181.
Depending on your mobile phone, the switch to
hands-free mode occurs automatically.
With mobile phones that do not switch over
automatically to hands-free operation:
>Press the button in the upper area of
the snap-in adapter.
>Depending on the mobile phone model
used, the conversation can also be contin-
ued via the hands-free system if necessary.
Follow the instructions given on the mobile
phone display, refer to the operating
instructions of your mobile phone.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
When you telephone via the hands-free system,
you can also continue the call via the mobile
phone if necessary.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Communica-
tion". {Read out}.
>To scroll forward:
{Next}
>To scroll back:
{Previous}
>To repeat entry:
{Repeat}
>To call:
{Dial}
1.{Dial name}.
2.Say the name.
3.{Dial}.
1.{Telephone}.
2.{Delete entry}.
3.Say the name.
4.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
1.{Telephone}.
2.{Delete telephone book}.
3.Confirm the prompt twice with {Yes}.
Using the phone
188 3.Select the symbol and press the control-
ler.
4.Remove the mobile phone from the snap-in
adapter, refer to page182.
You can continue the call via the mobile phone.
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BMW Assist
BMW Assist offers you various services; for
example, the position data of your vehicle can
be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response
Center if an emergency call
* has been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidual contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW
Assist Response Center without your visiting a
BMW center. After the BMW Assist system has
been deactivated, no BMW Assist service will
be available. The BMW Assist system can be
reactivated by a BMW center after a new con-
tract has been signed.
Requirements
You can use BMW Assist when the following
requirements are met:
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged
on to a mobile phone network. This network
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must
be able to determine the current position.
>A GPS signal must be available in order for
BMW Assist to be activated and updated.
>You have signed a BMW Assist subscriber
contract at the BMW center or the BMW
Assist Response Center. Activation must
be completed.
>BMW Assist is activated, refer to page193.
Services offered
The following services are available via
BMW Assist:
>Emergency call, refer to page219:
When you press the SOS button, a connec-
tion is established to the BMW Assist
Response Center. The BMW Assist
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
>Automatic emergency call:
Once the BMW Assist Response Center
has received your emergency call, the BMW
Assist Response Center contacts you and
takes further steps to help you. Even if you
are unable to reply, under certain condi-
tions, the BMW Assist Response Center
can still take additional steps to assist you.
>Roadside Assistance:
You can call the Roadside Assistance
* of
the BMW Group should you require help in
the event of a breakdown. If possible, the
vehicle data and position data are transmit-
ted during this time.
>BMW Hotline:
For information relating to your vehicle, you
can be connected to the BMW Hotline.
>TeleService:
Information about the service status of your
vehicle or required inspections is transmit-
ted to your BMW center either automati-
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.
>Vehicle unlocking:
Contact the BMW Assist Response Center
if you have lost your remote control, for
example, and would like to have the vehicle
unlocked.
>Vehicle search:
After you have reported the theft of your
vehicle to the police, the BMW Assist
Response Center can determine its loca-
tion.
*
BMW Assist
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Info service*
When you call BMW Assist's info service, you
can obtain information, for example about cur-
rent events, gas stations or hotels, as well as
receive the relevant telephone numbers and
addresses. Many hotels can be reserved
directly from the BMW info service.
The info service must be enabled separately by
the BMW Assist Response Center.
Calling up information
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "BMW Assist".
3.Select "Concierge" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "New information" and press the
controller.
The BMW Assist Response Center connects
you to the Info Service.
Displaying transmitted data
Select a received message, if appropriate, and
press the controller.
Selecting phone number or adopting
address into route guidance
>Use "CALL" to make a telephone call. A
prerequisite for this is that your Bluetooth
mobile phone is paired with the vehicle.
>With "AS DEST.", you can adopt the
address into the navigation system's route
guidance.
Customizing BMW Assist
Displaying services
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "BMW Assist".
3.Select "Status" and press the controller.
4.Select "Services" and press the controller.
The current services of BMW Assist are dis-
played.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency call*
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Full preparation package mobile phone.
This equipment package makes it possible
to initiate an emergency call even if no
mobile phone is paired with the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. BMW Assist acti-
vation, refer to page193.
>Radio ready state or ignition must be
switched on.
>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. Once the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, emergency calls are not
possible. The BMW Assist system can be reac-
tivated by a BMW center after a new contract
has been signed.
Initiating an emergency call
1.To open the protective cover:
Briefly press the protective cover.
2.Press the emergency call button for at least
2seconds.
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.Once the BMW Assist Response Center has
received your emergency call, the BMW Assist
Response Center contacts you and takes fur-
ther steps to help you.
If circumstances permit, remain in the vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a
detailed description of the situation.
If the current location of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be transmitted to the
BMW Assist Response Center.
If the LED is flashing but you cannot hear the
BMW Assist Response Center over the hands-
free system, then the hands-free system may
be malfunctioning. You may, however, still be
audible to the BMW Assist Response Center.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is
initiated automatically immediately after a
severe accident. An automatic emergency call
is not affected by the emergency call button
being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.<
In order to transmit the vehicle location, a
navigation CD/DVD must be inserted and
the system must be currently receiving a GPS
signal.
If the navigation system is inoperative, the cur-
rent position of the vehicle is not transmitted.<
Roadside Assistance*
The BMW Group's Roadside Assistance ser-
vice is there to assist you around the clock in
the event of a breakdown, including on week-
ends and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance Center in your home country can be
found in the Contact brochure.