2008 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 203

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 a new contract has been signed. > Enhanced Roadside Assistance: You can call BMW Roadside Assistance* should you require help in the event of a breakdown. If possible, the vehicle data and position data are transmitted during this call. > Customer Relations: For all information related to your vehicle you can be connected with BMW Customer Relations. > TeleService: Data on your vehicle's service status or required inspections are transmitted to your BMW center either automatically before a service due date or when you request a BMW service appointment. > Remote Door Unlock: Contact the BMW Assist Response Center if your remote control or key is not available and you would like to have the vehicle unlocked. > Stolen Vehicle Recovery: After you report your vehicle stolen with the police, call the BMW Assist Response Center to determine its position. In addition, optional services can be provided to you, such as the Concierge service or information on directions, traffic or the weather. You can use Critical Calling to activate a limited number of calls via the BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. when you do not have your mobile phone with you. Press the SOS button in order to contact the BMW Assist Response Center, see below. 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. > To activate and update BMW Assist, a GPS signal must be available. > You have subscribed to BMW Assist with your BMW center or with the BMW Assist Response Center. Enabling must have been completed. > BMW Assist is activated, refer to page 206. The following services are available via BMW Assist: > Emergency Request, refer to page 236: When you press the SOS button, a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center. The BMW Assist 201 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 258 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Offered services Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls 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 Request* has been sent. Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. > Automatic Collision Notification: Under certain conditions, a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center after a serious accident. If possible, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. At a glance BMW Assist*