
Communications
This chapter describes how to use the
telephone, BMW Assist and TeleService.
Communications 

Telephone
180 or
"Accept"
Rejecting a call
"Reject"
The caller is diverted to your mailbox if the mail-
box was activated.
Ending a call
Press the   button on the steering wheel
or
1."Telephone"
2."Active calls"
3.Select an active call.
Dialing phone numbers
1."Telephone"
2."Dial number"
3.Select the digits individually.4. Select this symbol to establish the con-
nection
or
press the   button on the steering wheel.
The phone number can also be entered using 
voice commands
*, refer to page183.
For your phone number to be displayed to the 
person you are talking to, the display of phone 
numbers must be enabled by your provider.
Calls with multiple parties
You can switch between calls and combine two 
calls to a single conference call. These func-
tions must be supported by the mobile phone 
and the service provider.
Accepting a call while speaking to 
another party
This function may need to be enabled by the 
service provider, and the mobile phone may 
have to be set up accordingly.
If a second call comes in during an active call, 
you will hear a call waiting signal.
"Accept"
The call is accepted and the existing call is put 
on hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish another call during an active call.
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My Info
To start destination guidance:
1.Select the message that contains the 
desired destination.
2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another 
dest.".
To dial the number in the message:
1.Select the message that contains the 
desired number.
2. "Call"
Messages from the concierge service
To use the address in destination guidance*:
1.Select the message.
2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another 
dest.".
3.Start destination guidance, if necessary.
To dial a phone number:
1.Select the message.
2. "Call"
To save an address:
1.Select the message.
2.Open "Options".
3."Store contact in vehicle"
Deleting messages
1.Select the message to be deleted.
2.Open "Options".
3."Delete message"
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 con-
versation via the hands-free system. Refer to 
the display on your mobile phone and/or your 
mobile phone's operating instructions.
From hands-free system to mobile 
phone
If you are making a call via the hands-free sys-
tem, it may be possible to continue the call via 
the mobile phone, depending on your mobile 
phone model. Refer to the display on your 
mobile phone and/or your mobile phone's oper-
ating instructions.
Alternatively, you can deactivate the Bluetooth 
link, refer to page178.
Depending on the type of mobile phone you are 
using, it may occur that calls are switched from 
the hands-free system to the mobile phone if 
reception of the wireless network is poor.
Operation by voice 
commands*
The concept
>You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to take a hand off the steering wheel.
>Most menu items on the Control Display 
can be voiced as commands. The voice 
activation system supports you by making 
announcements and asking questions. 

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BMW Assist
BMW Assist*
BMW Assist provides a number of different ser-
vices. For example, the position data of the 
vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center when an Emergency 
Request
* is sent.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the con-
tract individually agreed upon.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vices will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after a new 
contract has been signed.
Requirements
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
in to a wireless communications network. 
This network must be capable of transmit-
ting the services.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine its current position.
>To activate and update BMW Assist, a GPS 
signal must be available.
>The BMW Assist service contract was 
signed with your BMW center or with the 
BMW Assist Response Center. The service 
must have been fully enabled.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
>Emergency Request: when you press the 
SOS button, a connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center is established. The 
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks 
with you and takes further steps to help you.
>Automatic Collision Notification: under cer-
tain conditions, a connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center is established after 
a serious accident. If possible, the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with 
you and takes further steps to help you.
>Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW 
Roadside Assistance
* can be contacted if 
assistance is needed in the event of a 
breakdown. If possible, the vehicle data and 
position data are transmitted during this 
call.
>Customer Relations: connection to Cus-
tomer Relations for information on all 
aspects of your vehicle.
>TeleService: data on your vehicle's service 
status or required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center, either automati-
cally before a service due date or when you 
request a BMW service appointment.
>Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist 
Response Center provides assistance if, for 
example, the remote control is not available 
and the vehicle needs to be opened.
>Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report to 
the police that your vehicle was stolen, the 
BMW Assist Response Center can deter-
mine its position.
>In addition, the optional Convenience Plan 
offers a concierge service and information 
on route planning, the traffic situation and 
weather. Using Critical Calling, a limited 
number of calls can be made via the BMW 
Assist Response Center, for example if the 
mobile phone is not available or discharged. 
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW 
Assist Response Center.
TeleService*
TeleService supports communication with your 
BMW center.
>Data on the vehicle's service requirements 
can be sent directly to the BMW center. In 
this way, the BMW center can plan its work 
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in advance. This shortens the duration of 
the service appointment.
>In the event of a breakdown, data on the 
vehicle's condition can be sent directly to 
Roadside Assistance
*. 
>The service varies by country.
>Connection may incur charges.
>Services may be restricted abroad.
Requirements
>BMW Assist is activated.
>Wireless reception is available.
>The engine is running.
Concierge service*
When you call the BMW Assist Concierge ser-
vice, you can obtain information about, for 
example, restaurants, emergency pharmacy 
services, gas stations or hotels, as well as 
receive the corresponding telephone numbers 
and addresses.
You can then dial a phone number directly or 
use an address for destination guidance
*.
Starting the concierge service
1."BMW Assist"
2."Concierge"
3."Start service"
A voice connection is established to the BMW 
Concierge service.
You are connected to an employee of the BMW 
Concierge service to obtain the required infor-
mation. You can then have the phone number 
and address sent to you and, for example, use it for destination guidance in the navigation sys-
tem. Many hotels can be booked directly 
through the BMW Assist Concierge service. 
When an information message is received, a list 
of the received messages is displayed automat-
ically. Open the message via the message list, 
refer to page182.
Roadside Assistance
You can call BMW Roadside Assistance* 
should you require help in the event of a break-
down.
Starting Roadside Assistance
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist 
or BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is displayed.
3.Select the number. If a mobile phone
* is 
paired, a connection is established to BMW 
Roadside Assistance.
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or 
BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Roadside Assistance" 

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TeleService Diagnosis*
TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless 
transmission of detailed vehicle data that are 
important for vehicle diagnosis. TeleService 
Diagnosis can be started after a prompt by 
Roadside Assistance and termination of the 
voice connection.
TeleService Help*
TeleService Help enables an in-depth diagno-
sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via 
wireless transmission. TeleService Help can be 
started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance 
and termination of the voice connection.
Starting TeleService Help
1.Park the vehicle in a safe place.
2.Set the parking brake.
3.The engine is running.
4."TeleService Help"
After completion of TeleService Help, a voice 
connection is established to Roadside Assis-
tance.
Activating BMW Assist*
If the services included in a valid BMW Assist 
subscription are not displayed, they may need 
to be activated.
1.Make sure that the vehicle can determine its 
current position. Reception is usually best 
when you have an unobstructed view to the 
sky.
2.Switch on the ignition.3."Activate BMW Assist"
Activation may take several minutes. If another 
menu is opened, activation continues running in 
the background.
BMW Search*
BMW Search is an online portal that makes cer-
tain services available for use in your vehicle, 
e.g. information on restaurants along your 
route.
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Requirements
>Subscription to the optional Convenience 
Plan.
>The vehicle is located within wireless net-
work coverage.
>The date setting on the Control Display is 
current.
Starting BMW Search
1."BMW Assist"
2."BMW Search"
3.Select "OK", if necessary.
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Using BMW Search
To select and display content:
>Turn the controller to highlight an element.
>Press the controller to display an element.
Opening the start page
1.Open "Options".
2."Home"
Loading a new page
1.Open "Options".
2."Reload"
Canceling
1.Open "Options".
2."Cancel loading"
Customer Relations
At a glance
Contact Customer Relations for information on 
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling Customer Relations
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or 
BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Customer Relations"
3."Start service"
A voice connection is established to Customer 
Relations.
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist 
or BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis-
played. If the vehicle is equipped with the 
mobile phone preparation package, a voice 
connection is established.
Service Request*
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You can send a request to your BMW center to 
arrange a service appointment. The TeleSer-
vice data is transmitted during a Service 
Request. If possible, your BMW center will 
establish contact with you.
Starting a Service Request
1."BMW Assist"
2."Service Request"
3."Start service" 

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Automatic Service Request*
The TeleService data necessary for servicing 
the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW 
center prior to the service deadline. If possible, 
the center will contact you and a service 
appointment can be arranged.
You can check when the BMW center was noti-
fied.
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3.Open "Options".
4."Last Service Request"
Data transfer*
The status of the data transfer is displayed.
1."BMW Assist"
2.Open "Options".
3."Data transfer"
Service status*
Displaying available services
Display of all services available in the vehicle. 
This function can be called up via "Options".
1."BMW Assist"
2.Open any menu.
3.Open "Options".
4."Service status"
5."Available services"
Activating BMW Assist
If the services included in a BMW Assist sub-
scription are not displayed, they may need to be 
activated.
"Activate BMW Assist"