2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 212

BMW Assist In addition, you can be provided with other services, e.g. the concierge service or information on route planning, traffic conditions, and the weather. With Critical Calling, you can make a limited number of calls via the BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. if you do not have your mobile phone with you. 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. The BMW Assist Response Center is contacted. Roadside assistance iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 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. If the location can be determined, the current vehicle position is displayed. 2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds. 210 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG