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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.".
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 store the 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 the 
mobile phone and hands-free 
system
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. Depending on your mobile 
phone, the system automatically changes over 
to the hands-free mode.
For mobile phones that do not automatically 
change over to the hands-free mode:
Depending on the mobile phone model used, 
the conversation can be continued via the 
hands-free system if necessary. Act according 
to what is shown 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, depending on the mobile 
phone model. Act according to what is shown 
on the mobile phone display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of your mobile phone.
Alternatively, you can deactivate the Bluetooth 
link, refer to page180.
Depending on your mobile phone model, poor 
reception of the wireless communications net-
work can result in the system changing from the 
hands-free system to the mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept
>You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to remove your hands from the 
steering wheel.
>Most menu items on the Control Display 
can be voiced as commands. The voice  

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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 indi-
vidually agreed contract.
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-
vice will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after sign-
ing a new contract.
Requirements
>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.
>The BMW Assist service contract was 
signed with your BMW center or with the 
BMW Assist Response Center. Activation 
must be completed.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Offered services
>Emergency Request: when you press the 
SOS button, a connection is established to 
the BMW Assist Response Center. 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 is established 
to the BMW Assist Response Center 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 
time.
>BMW Customer Relations: connection with 
Customer 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 to these services, the optional 
Convenience Plan offers Concierge service 
and information for route planning, traffic 
and weather. A limited number of calls can 
be made via the BMW Assist Response 
Center with Critical Calling, such as when 
the mobile phone is not available or dis-
charged. 
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 costs may ensue.
>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, you 
can obtain information about, for example, res-
taurants, emergency pharmacy services, gas 
stations or hotels, as well as receive the corre-
sponding 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.
You are connected to the BMW Concierge ser-
vice to obtain the required information. You can 
then have the phone number and address sent 
to you and, for example, use it for destination 
guidance in the navigation system. Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Assist 
Concierge service. When an information mes-
sage is received, a list of the received messages 
is displayed automatically. Open the message 
via the message list, refer to page184.
Roadside Assistance
You can call Roadside Assistance* of the 
BMW Group should you require help in the 
event of a breakdown.
Starting Roadside Assistance
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist 
or 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 
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.
License conditions:
This product contains NetFront Browser soft-
ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 
ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. NetFront 
is a trademark or registered trademark of 
ACCESS CO., LTD., in Japan and other coun-
tries. 
T h i s  s o f t w a r e is  b a s e d  in  p a rt  o n  t he  w o r k  o f  t h e  
Independent JPEG Group.
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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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"
Cancel
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 
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 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*
At a glance
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"
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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"
BMW Assist, activating
If the services included in a BMW Assist sub-
scription are not displayed, they may need to be 
activated. 
"Activate BMW Assist" 

Mobility
This section helps you maintain your car's
mobility by supplying important information
on vital topics, including fuels and lubricants,
wheels and tires, service, maintenance and
breakdown assistance.
Mobility 

Wheels and tires
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety
The condition of the tires and the maintenance 
of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only 
to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-
fort and most importantly, driving safety.
Checking pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires 
are cold. This means after a maximum of 
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has 
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are 
warm, the tire inflation pressure increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly 
and correct it as needed, even on the 
compact tire
*: at least twice a month and before 
starting long trips. Otherwise driving instability 
or tire damage, and therefore accidents, can 
result from incorrect tire inflation pressures. 
Do not drive with depressurized, i.e., flat tires, 
except run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously 
impair your vehicle's handling and braking 
response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can 
lead to a loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, 
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page89, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page90.<
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation 
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient 
temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire 
sizes and tire brands respectively 
approved and recommended by BMW; a list of 
these is available from your BMW center.<
For correct identification of the right tire infla-
tion pressure for your tires, observe the follow-
ing:
>Tire sizes of your vehicle>Load conditions
>Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for speeds 
up to 100 mph/160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h, 
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation 
pressures listed on the following pages in the 
column Traveling speeds up to max. 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These pressure specifications can be found on 
the door post when you open the driver's door.
The permissible top speed for these tire 
inflation pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. 
Do not exceed this speed, otherwise tire dam-
age and accidents may result.<
Tire inflation pressures for speeds 
above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in 
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please 
observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures 
for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from 
the relevant table on the following pages. Oth-
erwise tire damage and accidents could 
occur.<
Observe all national and local maximum speed 
limits, otherwise violations of the law could 
occur.