2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 212

BMW Assist Press the SOS button to contact the BMW Assist Response Center, see below. You also have access to the BMW Assist concierge service via the Internet. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Characteristics of the offered services The following characteristics apply to the services: > The offered services are country-specific. > Voice contact is established or data are transmitted, depending on the equipment and the country. In some countries, it is possible to do both. > The data transmitted can, for example, be the vehicle data, your current position or the CBS Condition Based Service data. 2. Move the controller forward to select "Communication". 3. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "BMW Assist" is selected and press the controller. Using services Contacting BMW Assist Response Center You can contact the BMW Assist Response Center via the SOS button. 1. Briefly press protective cover to open. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat. 4. Select "Roadside Assistance" and press the controller. 2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds. The BMW Assist Response Center is contacted. If the location can be determined, the current vehicle position is displayed. 5. Select "Start service" and press the controller. The BMW Assist Response Center will connect you to the Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group. Roadside assistance iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 210 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG