Press the button on the steering
wheel or radio to dial the number.
The phone number is dialed.
Editing and dialing a phone number
from the phone book
You can edit the phone number of an entry be‐
fore making a call. This change is not stored in
the phone book.
1.Selecting an entry.2."EDIT"3.To delete a digit: "DEL"4.Enter additional digits on the buttons 0–9.5.Press the right knob to dial the phone num‐
ber.
Dialing a phone number from the phone
book using the buttons on the steering
wheel
1. Press and hold the button to display
the Telephone menu.2.Press the arrow buttons on the steering
wheel to leaf through the phone book.3. Press the button to dial the phone
number.
Dialing a phone number stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."PHONE"4.Select a list, for instance "TOP8"5.Turn the right knob to select an entry and
press the knob to dial the phone number.
Deleting an individual entry
1.Select an entry from the list.2."DEL"
DTMF suffix dialing
DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐
cess to network services or for controlling devi‐
ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an answer‐
ing machine. The DTMF code is needed for this
purpose.
This function is only available if a connection ex‐
ists and if the hands-free system is being used.
1."Keypad"2.Enter the DTMF code on the buttons 0–9.3.If necessary, press and hold the function
button on the right or left to enter special
characters.
Displaying the call duration
During a call:
"DURAT"
Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth
range of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the system au‐
tomatically switches to the hands-free system.
If the system does not switch over automatically,
follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis‐
play; refer also to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
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From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis‐
play; refer also to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
Voice operation
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mo‐
bile phone can be operated by means of voice
activation as described below.
The concept▷The mobile phone can be operated without
taking your hands from the steering wheel.▷In many cases, the entries are accompanied
by announcements or questions.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions for voice operation.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.Say the command.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Having possible commands read aloud Press the button on the steering wheel.
›Help‹.
Possible commands are announced.
The digits from zero to nine are recognized. The
digits can be spoken separately or combined in
a sequence to accelerate the entry.
Using alternative commands
The system often recognizes a number of dif‐
ferent commands to run a function; for instance:
›Dial name‹ or ›Name‹
Example: dialing a phone number1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›Dial number‹
The system says: »Please say the number«.3.For instance, ›123 456 790‹
The system says: »123 456 790. Continue?
«.4.›Dial‹
The system says: »Dialing number«.
Calling
Dialing a phone number
1.›Dial number‹2.Say the phone number.3.›Dial‹
Correcting the phone number
The sequence of digits can be deleted after the
system has repeated the digits.
›Correct number‹
The command can be repeated as often as nec‐
essary.
Deleting a phone number
›Delete‹
All digits entered up to that point are deleted.
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Redialing
›Redial‹
Voice phone book
Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it
may be necessary to create your own voice
phone book.
The entries must be entered using voice activa‐
tion and are separate from the memory in the
mobile phone. Up to 50 entries can be set up.
Saving an entry1.›Save name‹2.Say the name. Do not exceed the speaking
duration of approx. 2 seconds.3.Say the phone number after being prompted
to do so by the system.4.›Save‹
Deleting an entry
1.›Delete name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹
Deleting all entries
1.›Delete phonebook‹2.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹3.Confirm the prompt again: ›Yes‹
Reading and selecting entries
1.›Read phonebook‹2.When the desired entry is read aloud:
say ›Dial number‹
Selecting an entry
1.›Dial name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹Adjusting the volume
Turn the left knob during an announcement.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use voice operation to initiate an Emer‐
gency Request. In stressful situations, the voice
and vocal pitch can change. This can unneces‐
sarily delay the establishment of a telephone
connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 176, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Keep the doors, windows, and retractable
hardtop closed to prevent noise interfer‐
ence.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
BMW phone numbers
You can have several service phone numbers
displayed even if BMW Assist is not activated.
When you activate BMW Assist, the services of
BMW Assist become available, refer to
page 145.
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▷"Road Assist": BMW Roadside Assistance,
if you require help in the event of a break‐
down.▷"Serv. Appt.": BMW center, if you wish to
arrange a service appointment.▷"Cust Relat": Customer Relations, for infor‐
mation on all aspects of your vehicle.
Displaying the phone numbers
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."BMW"4.Turn the right knob until the desired phone
number is displayed.
Snap-in adapter
General information
More information on compatible snap-in adapt‐
ers that support the functions of the mobile
phone is available at the service center.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Installation position
In the center armrest.
Inserting/removing the snap-in adapter1.Press button 1 and remove the cover.2.Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐
row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐
gages.3.To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐
ton 1.
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2.With the buttons facing up, slide the mobile
phone up toward the electrical contacts and
press it down until it engages.
The battery is charged beginning with the radio
ready state of the vehicle.
Removing the mobile phone
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.
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the mobile phone is not available or dis‐
charged.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
TeleService
General information
TeleService supports communication with your
service center.
▷Data on the vehicle's service requirements
can be sent directly to the service center. In
this way, the service center can plan its work
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
▷The vehicle is equipped with the BMW As‐
sist and Bluetooth system.▷BMW Assist is activated.
If BMW Assist is not activated, a mobile
phone that has been recommended by
BMW for TeleService and that is configured
for mobile data communication must be
connected with the vehicle.▷Wireless reception is available.▷The ignition is switched on.
Using TeleService
The TeleServices are typically activated in the
vehicle.
Even if the TeleServices 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.
Activating or updating
TeleServices or BMW Assist
To be able to use the services of TeleServices
or BMW Assist, they must be activated.1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."ASSIST"4."SET"5."SETUP"6."YES"
TeleServices and, if necessary, BMW Assist
are activated and the data exchange with the
service center can begin. Activation take
several minutes. The respective status is
shown on the display.
Concierge service
General information
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐
mation on events, gas stations, and 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 Convenience Plan.
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4."CONCIE"5.Press the right knob to call the Concierge
service.
Reading messages
Message was not read yet.
Dialing a transferred phone number
1.Select the message and press the knob.2.Select the phone number and press the
knob.
Deleting a message
1.Select the message and press the knob.2."DEL"
Roadside Assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down.
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."ASSIST"4."RDASST"
Contact is established to Roadside Assis‐
tance. Roadside Assistance performs an in-
depth diagnosis of the vehicle.5."ACCEPT"
Depending on the procedure Roadside As‐
sistance uses to assist you, press the but‐
ton.
Automatic Service Request
The data regarding the maintenance status of
your vehicle or pertaining to legally mandated
inspections are automatically transmitted be‐
fore a service due date.
Manual service request1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."ASSIST"4."SERV."
The data relevant to the service are transmitted.
Your service center will contact you to arrange a
service appointment.
Customer Relations
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."ASSIST"4."BMW"
My Info
This service can be used to transmit text mes‐
sages to the vehicle in conjunction with phone
numbers via the BMW Assist Internet portal and
to display these.
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."ASSIST"4."MYINF"
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Up to ten messages can be displayed. If more
messages are received, existing messages are
deleted automatically.
Reading messages
Message was not read yet.
Dialing a transferred phone number
If you received a message containing a phone
number, you can forward it to your phone and
dial the phone number.
1.Select the message and press the knob.2."CALL"
Deleting a message
1.Select the message and press the knob.2."DEL"
Services status
Displaying the services
You are informed of any changes to the Tele‐
Services or BMW Assist offer. In this case, you
should update the services.
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."ASSIST"4."SET"5."STATUS"6.Turn the right knob to display the activated
services.Displaying vehicle data
If TeleServices or BMW Assist is activated, you
can have the vehicle identification number of
your vehicle displayed.1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."ASSIST"4."SET"5."PROFIL"
The BMW Assist profile of the vehicle is dis‐
played.
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