
2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"3.Start destination guidance, if necessary.
Dialing the number in the message
Up to 4 phone numbers can be transmitted with
a message.
1.Select the desired message.2. "Call":
If the message contains a number, the con‐
nection is established.
"Select phone number":
If the message contains more than one num‐
ber, select the desired number from the list.
The connection is established.
Storing an address
1.Select the desired message.2.Open "Options".3."Store contact in vehicle"
Opening the Internet address
1.Select the desired message.2. "Open link in browser"
Displaying additional information
1.Select the desired message.2."Further information"
E-mail*
Displaying e-mails
1."Office"2."Messages"3.Select the desired e-mail.
Displaying e-mail contacts
If the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐
mitted by the mobile phone, this information is
displayed in the e-mail.
"Sender/Recipient"
If the e-mail addresses are stored in the con‐
tacts, the contact is displayed. Select the con‐
tact to display details.
If the e-mail addresses are not stored in the con‐
tacts, only the e-mail address is displayed.
Using contact data
If phone numbers or e-mail addresses are in‐
cluded in the e-mail, 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 e-mail out loud
Read the e-mail out loud, refer to page 192.
Calendar
Display the calendar
Appointments during the last 20 and the next 50
days can be 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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Editing a contact1.Select the desired contact.2."Edit contact"3.Change the entries.4.Move the controller to the left.5."Yes"
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination*
1.Select the desired contact.2.Select the address.3."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
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. The address can be
checked for this purpose.
1.Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.2.Open "Options".3."Check as destination"4.Correct and store the address if necessary.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1."My contacts"2.Highlight the contact.3.Open "Options".4."Display: last, first name" or "Display: first,
last name"Exporting/importing contacts
Contacts can be exported and imported via the
Personal Profile, refer to page 33.
Deleting contacts1."My contacts"2.Highlight the contact.3.Open "Options".4."Delete contact"or "Delete all contacts".Seite 194194
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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"
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played. If the mobile phone* is paired, a con‐
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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
To start a search:
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Opening the start page1.Open "Options".2."Display start page"
Loading a new page
1.Open "Options".2."Reload"
Cancel
1.Open "Options".2."Cancel loading"
Internet*
General information
For your own safety, the Internet is only dis‐
played to approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in some
market-specific versions only with the vehicle
stationary.
Opening the Internet
1."BMW Assist"2."Internet"3.If necessary, "OK".The start page is displayed. The Internet pages
may not have exactly the same appearance as
on a PC. Flash and Java applications may display
incorrectly.
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.
Using the Internet
Menu bar
A menu bar is displayed for operation. To acti‐
vate the menu bar, move the controller to the left
until the cursor is located in the menu bar.SymbolFunction Activate the mouse pointer. Open the start page. Update, reload. Cancel. Back. Enter the URL. Bookmarks/favorites. Zoom. Leave the browser.
Navigating with the mouse pointer
1. Select the symbol.2.Use the mouse pointer to navigate the page.▷To move the mouse pointer: move the
controller in the required direction.▷To move the mouse pointer diagonally:
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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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Adjusting
Suppressing cookies1.Open "Options".2."Suppress cookies"
Suppressing pop-ups
1.Open "Options".2."Suppress pop-ups"
Suppressing safety warnings
1.Open "Options".2."Block HTTPS pop-ups"
Customer Relations
At a glance
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling 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 mobile phone* is paired, a con‐
nection is established to Customer Relations.
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1."BMW Assist"2."Customer Relations"3."Start service"
Service Request*
At a glance
Sends information to your service partner to re‐
quest the arrangement of a service appoint‐
ment. The TeleService data is transmitted dur‐
ing a Service Request. If possible, your service
partner will establish contact with you.
Starting a Service Request
1."BMW Assist"2."Service Request"3."Start service"
Automatic Service Request*
The TeleService data necessary for servicing
the vehicle are automatically sent to your service
partner prior to the service deadline. If possible,
the service partner will contact you and a service
appointment can be arranged.
To check when your service partner was noti‐
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