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When the status information "BMW Assist" or 
"BMW Service" is displayed in "Communica-
tion", only BMW Assist calls are possible.
It may not be possible to establish a telephone 
connection using the mobile phone while a con-
nection is being established to BMW Assist or 
while a call to BMW Assist is already in 
progress. If this happens, you must unpair the 
mobile phone and the vehicle if you wish to 
place a call with the mobile phone.
Start-up
Pairing the mobile phone with the 
vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>Compatible mobile phone: the mobile 
phone is supported by the full preparation 
package mobile phone. You can obtain 
information on the Internet at: 
www.bmw.com
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>The Bluetooth link is activated in the vehi-
cle, refer to page191, and in the mobile 
phone.
>Depending on the mobile phone, some 
default settings may be necessary for the 
mobile phone: e. g. using the following 
menu items:
>Bluetooth switched on
>Connection without confirmation
>Reconnection
>Depending on the mobile phone type, the 
power-saving mode setting, for example, 
may result in a paired mobile phone not 
being detected by the vehicle.
>For pairing purposes, define any number as 
the Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 1. This Blue-
tooth passkey is no longer required after 
pairing has been successful.
>The ignition is switched on.
Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle 
only when the car is stationary, to avoid endangering the car's occupants and other 
road users by being distracted.<
Switch on ignition
1.Insert remote control all the way into the 
ignition lock.
2.Switch on ignition without operating the 
brake or clutch or pressing the start/stop 
button.
Preparation via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
3.Press the   button to call up the start 
menu.
4.Press the controller to open the   menu.
5.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
6.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller. 

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1.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
2.Select a list and press the controller:
>"Top 8"
>"Redial"
>"Missed calls"
>"Received calls"
3.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
4.Select "Call" and press the controller.
The system dials the number.
Deleting an individual entry
1.Select the desired entry from the list and 
press the controller.
2.Select "Delete" and press the controller.
The entry is deleted.
Deleting the entire list
1.Select an entry from the list and press the 
controller.
2.Select "Delete all numbers" and press the 
controller.
3.If applicable, select "Yes" and press the 
controller.
The list is deleted.
BMW Contact*
If BMW Assist has not been enabled for you, 
you can have several service numbers dis-
played:
>BMW Roadside Assistance
*  if you need 
help in the event of a breakdown
>BMW Service if you wish to schedule a ser-
vice appointment, for example
>BMW Customer Relations
* for information 
related to your vehicle
If BMW Assist is enabled, refer to page201.
You can dial the displayed service numbers if 
your mobile phone has been paired with the 
vehicle:
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication". 

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196 3.Select "BMW Contact" and press the con-
troller.
4.Select "BMW Contact Numbers" and press 
the controller.
5.Select one of the following menu items and 
press the controller:
>"Roadside Assistance"
>"Customer Relations"
>"Service Request"
6.Select "Call" and press the controller.
Contact will be established.
Dialing phone numbers via touch tones
Touch-tone dialing is required for access to 
network services or for controlling devices, e.g. 
for remote querying on an answering machine.
This function is available whenever there is a 
connection.1.Establish connection.
2.Move the controller backwards until the 
bottom field is selected.
3.Select the desired touch-tone character
 
and press the controller.
Each selection is transmitted immediately 
and is confirmed by a tone, depending on 
the type of mobile phone you are using.
Switching between mobile 
phone and hands-free system
From mobile phone to hands-free 
system*
You can continue ongoing calls outside of the 
vehicle's Bluetooth range via the hands-free 
system as long as the engine is running or the 
ignition is switched on. Depending on your 
mobile phone, the system automatically 
switches to hands-free mode.
With mobile phones that do not automatically 
switch to hands-free mode:
>Depending on the type of mobile phone you 
are using, it may be possible to continue the 
conversation via the hands-free system. 
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BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with various services. 
For example, the position data of your vehicle 
can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center if an Emergency Request
* 
has been sent.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidually agreed contract.
After your contract has expired, the 
BMW Assist system will be deactivated by the 
BMW Assist Response Center without you hav-
ing to visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist 
system has been deactivated, no BMW Assist 
service will be available. The BMW Assist sys-
tem can be reactivated by a BMW center after a 
new contract 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.
>To activate and update BMW Assist, a GPS 
signal must be available.
>You have subscribed to BMW Assist with 
your BMW center or with the BMW Assist 
Response Center. Enabling must have 
been completed.
>BMW Assist is activated, refer to page206.
Offered services
The following services are available via 
BMW Assist:
>Emergency Request, refer to page236: 
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 Collision Notification:
Under certain conditions, a connection is 
established to the BMW Assist Response 
Center after a serious accident. If possible, 
the BMW Assist Response Center contacts 
you and takes further steps to help you.
>Enhanced Roadside Assistance: 
You can call BMW Roadside Assistance
* 
should you require help in the event of a 
breakdown. If possible, the vehicle data and 
position data are transmitted during this 
call.
>Customer Relations: 
For all information related to your vehicle 
you can be connected with BMW Customer 
Relations.
>TeleService: 
Data on your vehicle's service status or 
required inspections are transmitted to your 
BMW center either automatically before a 
service due date or when you request a 
BMW service appointment.
>Remote Door Unlock: 
Contact the BMW Assist Response Center 
if your remote control or key is not available 
and you would like to have the vehicle 
unlocked.
>Stolen Vehicle Recovery: 
After you report your vehicle stolen with the 
police, call the BMW Assist Response Cen-
ter to determine its position.
In addition, optional services can be provided to 
you, such as the Concierge service or informa-
tion on directions, traffic or the weather. You 
can use Critical Calling to activate a limited 
number of calls via the BMW Assist Response 
Center, e.g. when you do not have your mobile 
phone with you.
Press the SOS button in order to contact the 
BMW Assist Response Center, see below.
* 

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202 You can also access BMW Assist Concierge 
services via the Internet.
Characteristics of the offered services
The following characteristics apply to the ser-
vices:
>The services offered are country-specific.
>Voice contact is established or data are 
transferred, depending on the equipment 
and the country. In some countries, it is 
possible to do both.
>The data transmitted can be vehicle data, 
for example, your current position or the 
Condition Based Service CBS data.
Using services
Contacting the BMW Assist Response 
Center
You can contact the BMW Assist Response 
Center via the SOS button.
1.Briefly press the cover flap to open. 
The arrangement of the switches and indi-
cator lamps varies slightly among vehicle 
equipment versions.
2.Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect 
you with BMW Roadside Assistance.
Roadside Assistance
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication".
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press 
the controller.
4.Select "Roadside Assistance" and press 
the controller.
If the current location can be determined, 
the current vehicle position is displayed.
5.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect 
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Automatic service notification*
The data on the service status of your vehicle or 
on required inspections are transmitted auto-
matically prior to the due date. You can check 
when the BMW center was notified.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Service Info" and press the control-
ler.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "Service requirements" is selected and 
press the controller.6.Select "Auto Request" and press the con-
troller.
Manual service notification
You can transmit data regarding your vehicle's 
service status to your BMW center when you 
wish to arrange a service appointment.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication".
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press 
the controller.
4.Select "Service Request"
5.Press the controller. 

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204 6.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The service-relevant data are transmitted. Your 
BMW center will contact you to arrange a ser-
vice appointment.
Contacting BMW Customer Relations
For all information related to your vehicle you 
can call BMW Customer Relations.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication".
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press 
the controller.
4.Select "Customer Relations".
5.Press the controller.
6.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect 
you with BMW Customer Relations.
Concierge service*
When you call the BMW Assist Concierge, you 
can obtain information about, e.g., current 
e v e n t s ,  g a s  s t a t i o n s  o r  h o t e ls ,  a s  w e ll  a s  r ec e i v e 
the corresponding telephone numbers and 
addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly 
through the BMW Assist Concierge service.
Concierge service requires additional enabling 
by the BMW Assist Response Center.
Calling the Concierge
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication".
3.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press 
the controller.
4.Select "Concierge" and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Start Service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect 
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Displaying transmitted data
Select a received message, if applicable, and 
press the controller.
Dialing a phone number or transferring 
an address for destination guidance
1.Select "Options" and press the controller.
2.Select a menu item:
>Press "Call" to make a telephone call. A pre-
requisite for this is that your Bluetooth 
mobile phone has been paired with the 
vehicle.
>Press "Select as destination" to transfer the 
address to the navigation system for desti-
nation guidance.
Adapting BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services
If the services offered by BMW Assist change, 
you will be notified. In that event you may 
update the service functions.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "Enabled services" is selected and 
press the controller.
The currently available BMW Assist ser-
vices are displayed.
6.If necessary, select "Options" and press the 
controller.
7.Select "Update services" and press the 
controller.
Terminating services*
When you terminate the services, the connec-
tion to BMW Assist is deactivated.