2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 198

Giving and receiving assistance Giving and receiving assistance Emergency call Conditions for an emergency call: > Full preparation package mobile phone. With this equipment, an emergency call is still possible when no mobile phone is logged on in the vehicle. > BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling BMW Assist, refer to page 167. > Radio readiness is activated. > The car phone is logged on to a mobile communications network. > The emergency call system is operable. When the contract of participation with BMW Assist expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a BMW center without having to visit a workshop. Following deactivation of the car phone, no emergency calls can be made. The car phone can be reactivated after signing a new contract with a BMW center. then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation. If the current position of your vehicle can be determined, it will be forwarded to the BMW Assist response center. If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear the BMW Assist response center through the hands-free system, this could indicate, for instance, that the hands-free system is no longer operational. However, you may then still be audible for the response center. Under certain conditions, an emergency call is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. The automatic emergency call is not affected by the button being pressed. For technical reasons, the emergency call cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conditions.< Warning triangle* The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment lid. Initiating an emergency call 1. Briefly press protective cover to open. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat. Loosen the wing nut to open. 2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds. The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist response center has been established, the LED flashes. If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established. You will First-aid kit* Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit have a limited service life. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace the contents concerned in good time if necessary. 196 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG