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Displaying the detailed view*
Select the desired contact.
All fields that have been filled in for that contact
are displayed.
Selecting a contact as the navigation
destination
1."My contacts"
2.Select the desired contact.
3.Select the desired address.
Contacts from the mobile phone
* may contain
addresses that do not match the navigation
data contained in the vehicle and thus cannot
be used for destination guidance. In this case:
Manually correct the address.
Checking the address as a destination*
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con-
tained in the vehicle. An address that is stored
on the mobile phone can be matched to the
navigation data.
1.Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.
2.Open "Options".
3."Check as destination"
4.Correct and store the address, if necessary.
After an address has been corrected, the con-
tact can be stored in the vehicle. The address is
not changed on the mobile phone.
Dialing a phone number*
1."My contacts"
2.Select the desired contact.
3.Select the desired phone number.
The connection is established.
Editing a contact
1."My contacts"
2.Select the desired contact.
3."Edit contact"
4.Change the entries.
5.Move the controller to the left.
6."Yes"
If a contact from the mobile phone
* is edited,
the changes are not stored on the mobile
phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehi-
cle, and only this copy is displayed.
Deleting contacts
Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone
*
cannot be deleted.
1."My contacts"
2.Highlight the contact.
3.Open "Options".
4."Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts".
SymbolStorage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address
has not been checked as a
destination.
In the vehicle; the address
has been checked as a desti-
nation.
Mobile phone
*
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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 your 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 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. The service
must have been fully enabled.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
>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 call.
>Customer Relations: connection with 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
that your vehicle was stolen to the police,
the BMW Assist Response Center can
determine 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, for example, if
the mobile phone is not available or dis-
charged.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
*
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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
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 Con-
cierge. When an information message is
received, a list of the received messages is dis-
played automatically. Open the message via the
message list, refer to page176.
Roadside Assistance
You can call BMW Roadside Assistance*
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.
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Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Roadside Assistance"
3."Start service"
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
countries.
T h i s s o f t w a r e i s b a s e d i n p a r t o n t h e w o r k o f t h e
Independent JPEG Group.
Requirements
>Subscription to the optional Conve-
nience Plan.
>The vehicle is located within wireless net-
work coverage.
>The date setting on the Control Display is
current.
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Starting BMW Search
1."BMW Assist"
2."BMW Search"
3.Select "OK", if necessary.
The BMW Search start page is displayed.
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
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.
TeleService Call*
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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.
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Starting a Service Request
1."BMW Assist"
2."Service Request"
3."Start service"
Automatic TeleService Call*
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
notified.
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"
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