2007 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 209

BMW Assist* BMW Assist provides you with various services. For example, the position data of your vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center if an emergency call* has been initiated. Many BMW Assist services depend on the individually agreed contract. After your contract has expired, the BMW Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW Assist Response Center without you having to visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist system has been deactivated, no BMW Assist service will be available. The BMW Assist system can be reactivated by a BMW center after signing a new contract. Services offered The following services are available via BMW Assist: > Emergency call, refer to page 244: When you press the SOS button, a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center. The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and arranges for further steps to help you. > Automatic emergency call: Under certain conditions, a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center immediately after a serious accident. If possible, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. > Roadside Assistance: You can call Roadside Assistance* of the BMW Group should you require help in the event of a breakdown. If possible, the vehicle data and position data are transmitted during this time. > BMW Customer Relations: For information related to your vehicle, call BMW Customer Relations. > TeleService: Data on your vehicle's service status or necessary inspections are transmitted to your BMW center either automatically before a service due date or when you request a BMW service appointment. > Unlocking vehicle: Inform the BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. if your remote control is not available and you want to have the vehicle unlocked. > Vehicle search: After your vehicle has been reported to the police as stolen, the BMW Assist Response Center can locate its position. To do this, the vehicle electronics must be ready for operation. Requirements You can use BMW Assist when the following requirements are met: > The installed BMW Assist system is logged on to a mobile phone network. This network must be capable of transmitting the services. > To transmit position data, the vehicle must be able to determine the current position. > A GPS signal must be available in order for BMW Assist to be activated and updated. > You have placed an order for the BMW Assist service contract at a BMW center or BMW Assist Response Center and signed the service contract. Activation must be completed. > BMW Assist is activated, refer to page 212. 207 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 308 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance