
Displaying the task1.Select the desired task.2.Scroll in the task if necessary:▷Turn the controller.▷ Select the symbol.
Using contact data
If phone numbers of e-mail addresses are in‐
cluded in the task, they can be used directly or
stored under contacts.
Display the contact or select the phone number:
1. "Use contact data"▷Select the contact to display contact de‐
tails.▷Select the phone number to establish a
connection directly.
To save contact data:
1. "Use contact data"2.Highlight the phone number or e-mail ad‐
dress.3.Open "Options".4."Add to existing contact" or "Store as new
contact"
Reading the task out loud
Read the task out loud, refer to page 192.
Notes
Displaying notes
1."Office"2."Notepad"
All notes are displayed.Displaying the note1.Select the desired note.2.Scroll in the note if necessary:▷Turn the controller.▷ Select the symbol.
Using contact data
If phone numbers of e-mail addresses are in‐
cluded in the note, they can be used directly or
stored under contacts.
Display the contact or select the phone number:
1. "Use contact data"▷Select the contact to display contact de‐
tails.▷Select the phone number to establish a
connection directly.
To save contact data:
1. "Use contact data"2.Highlight the phone number or e-mail ad‐
dress.3.Open "Options".4."Add to existing contact" or "Store as new
contact"
Reading the note out loud
Read the note out loud, refer to page 192.
Reminders
Displaying reminders
Reminders of pending appointments and tasks
are displayed. After an appointment or after a
task is due, the reminder is no longer displayed.
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1."Office"2."Reminders"3.Select the desired reminder.
The corresponding appointment or the task are
displayed.
Reading out loud
Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries,
tasks, and notes can be read out loud.
1.Select the desired message, appointment,
task, or note.2. Select the symbol.
The following options are available during read‐
ing:
▷ "Pause"
Interrupt reading. Select again to restart
reading.▷ "To beginning"
Start reading message again from the be‐
ginning.▷ Select the symbol.
Skip a paragraph.▷ Select the symbol.
Go back one paragraph.▷To end reading, tilt the controller to the left.
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 176.
▷Appointments, tasks, notes, text messages,
or e-mails from the mobile phone are not
displayed.
The mobile phone is not capable of the
missing function or is not connected cor‐
rectly.
The Office function is deactivated.
The mobile phone is connected as an addi‐
tional phone.Appointments are older than 20 days or are
more than 50 days in the future.
The tasks have been marked as completed
or have a due date that lies more than
90 days in the future.
Depending on the number of stored ap‐
pointments, task notes, and messages in
the mobile phone, not all are displayed in the
vehicle.▷Not all appointments and tasks from the mo‐
bile phone are displayed at the right time?
The time zone, time or date is incorrectly set
on the Control Display and mobile phone.▷Entries are not displayed in full length.
Text were already transmitted from the mo‐
bile phone in a shortened form.
Synchronization between the mobile phone
and vehicle may take several minutes.▷The contact pictures are not being dis‐
played?
Up to 200 contact pictures can be stored in
the vehicle.▷If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
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BMW AssistBMW Assist*
General information
BMW Assist provides you with certain services,
e.g., transmission of the position data of your
vehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center if
an Emergency Request* has been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi‐
vidually agreed upon contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW Assist
system will be deactivated by the BMW Assist
Response Center without your having to visit a
service center. After the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, no BMW Assist services
will be available. The BMW Assist system can be
reactivated by a service center after you sign a
new contract.
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.▷The BMW Assist service contract was
signed with your service center or with the
BMW Assist Response Center. Enabling
must have been completed.▷BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
▷Emergency Request: when you press the
SOS button, a connection to the BMW As‐
sist 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 is established
to the BMW Assist Response Center after a
serious accident. If possible, the BMW As‐sist 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 break‐
down. If possible, the vehicle and position
data are transmitted in the process.▷Customer Relations: connection with Cus‐
tomer Relations for information on all as‐
pects of your vehicle.▷TeleService: data on your vehicle's service
status or required inspections are transmit‐
ted to your service center, either automati‐
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.▷Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐
sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐
ample, 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 deter‐
mine its position.▷In addition to these services, the optional
Convenience Plan offers the Concierge
service and information for route planning,
traffic, and weather. A limited number of
calls can be made via the BMW Assist Re‐
sponse Center with Critical Calling if, for ex‐
ample, the mobile phone is not available or
discharged.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
BMW TeleService*
General information
TeleService supports communication with your
service center.
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in advance. This shortens the duration of the
service appointment.▷In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐
hicle'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.
Using BMW TeleService*
BMW TeleService are typically activated in the
vehicle.
Even if the BMW TeleService are not active, a
voice contact to Roadside Assistance is still
possible.
To continue using or to deactivate the services,
please contact your service partner or the BMW
customer hotline.
Concierge service*
General information
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐
mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels
can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐
cierge service. The Concierge service is part of
the optional BMW Convenience Plan.
Starting the Concierge service
1."BMW Assist"2."Concierge"3."Start service"
A voice connection is established with the BMW
Assist Concierge service. Phone numbers and
addresses can be transmitted to the vehicle.
Roadside Assistance
At a glance
BMW Roadside Assistance* can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down.
Starting Roadside Assistance
Vehicles not equipped with BMW
Assist or BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"2."Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is dis‐
played. If the mobile phone* is paired, a con‐
nection is established to Roadside Assis‐
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Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or
BMW TeleService1."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. These data are
transmitted automatically.
After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐
nection to Roadside Assistance is re-estab‐
lished.
TeleService Help*
TeleService Help enables an in-depth diagnosis
of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via wire‐
less transmission.
TeleService Help can be started after a prompt
by Roadside Assistance and the 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.
BMW Search*
At a glance
A business search can be opened via BMW
Search.
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.
This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
Requirements▷Subscription to the optional Convenience
Plan.▷The date setting, refer to page 72, on the
Control Display is current.▷The vehicle is located within wireless net‐
work coverage.
Starting BMW Search
1."BMW Assist"2."BMW Search"3.If necessary, "OK".
The BMW Search home page is displayed.
Operating BMW Search
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▷To select an element: move the mouse
pointer onto the element and press the
controller.▷To scroll: turn the controller.
Status display
A symbol at the top left of the screen shows the
following statuses:
SymbolMeaning No connection possible. Data transfer/connection. Secure connection.
Entering an Internet address
1. Select the symbol.2.Enter the address and select "OK".
Move the controller up to change between
upper and lower case letters.
Bookmarks/favorites
Adding a bookmark
The page currently being displayed is stored as
a bookmark.
1. Select the symbol.2."Add to bookmarks"
Selecting a bookmark
1. Select the symbol.2.Select the desired bookmark.
Deleting a bookmark
1. Select the symbol.2.Highlight the bookmark that is to be deleted.3.Open "Options".4."Delete bookmark" or "Delete all
bookmarks"
Defining a bookmark as the start page
1. Select the symbol.2.Highlight the desired bookmark.3.Open "Options".4."Set as home URL"
Disconnecting the connection
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MaintenanceBMW Maintenance System
The system obtains information about the road
safety and operational reliability of the vehicle
and takes into account aspects such as a timely
vehicle check. The aim is to optimize mainte‐
nance procedures with a view to reducing the
cost of running the vehicle.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 73, can be displayed on the Control
Display.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is con‐
tinuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and suggest
the right array of service procedures for your ve‐
hicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control that you used most recently.
Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter.Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed by
your service center. Make sure to have regular
maintenance procedures recorded in the vehi‐
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models, and in the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These en‐
tries are proof of regular maintenance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
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1.Open the hood, refer to page 215.2.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
move it.3.Carefully pull out the connector.4.Pull the bulb off the connector and insert the
new bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
High beams/headlamp flasher and parking
lamps
High beams/headlamp flasher: 55-watt bulb, H7
Parking lamps: 5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Open the hood, refer to page 215.2.Press, arrow 1, and fold out the cover, ar‐
row 2.3.Remove the bulb holder.
The lower bulb is the high beam and head‐
lamp flasher, and the upper bulb is the park‐
ing lamp.4.Pull off the bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.Xenon headlamps*
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps* and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Xenon headlamps*: Low beams
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
These lamps are made using xenon technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Adaptive light control*
The parking lamps and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Front fog lamps*
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
Front fog lamps in vehicles equipped with adap‐
tive light control*: 55-watt bulb, H11
Front fog lamps without adaptive light control:
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