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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
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has
been initiated.
Many functions of BMW Assist depend on the
individually agreed contract.
After your agreement expires, the BMW Assist
system can be deactivated by the BMW Assist
Response Center without visiting a
BMW center. Following the deactivation of the
BMW Assist systems, no BMW Assist service
is available. The BMW Assist system be reacti-
vated by a BMW center after signing a new con-
tract.
Requirements
You can use BMW Assist when the following
requirements are met:
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The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in on a mobile phone network. This network
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.
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To transmit position data, the vehicle must
be able to determine the current position.
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A GPS signal must be available in order for
BMW Assist to be activated and updated.
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You have applied for BMW Assist at your
BMW center or at the BMW Assist
Response Center and concluded the con-
tract of participation. Enabling must have
been completed.
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BMW Assist is activated, refer to page
Services offered
The following services are available via
BMW Assist:
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Emergency call, refer to page
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When you press the SOS button, a connec-
tion is established to the BMW Assist
Response Center. The BMW Assist
Response Center contacts you and
arranges for further steps to help you.
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Automatic emergency call:
Under certain conditions a connection is
established to the BMW Assist Response
Center directly following a serious accident.
If possible, the BMW Assist Response Cen-
ter then contacts you and arranges for fur-
ther steps to help you.
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Roadside Assistance:
You can call Roadside Assistance
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of the
BMW Group should you require help in the
event of a breakdown. If possible, the vehi-
cle and position data are transmitted in the
process.
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BMW Hotline:
For information related to your vehicle, call
the BMW Customer Relations.
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TeleService:
Data on your vehicle's service status or
legally mandated inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center either automati-
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.
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Vehicle unlocking by the BMW Assist
Response Center:
Inform the BMW Assist Response Center,
e.g. if your remote control is not available
and you want to have the vehicle unlocked.
To do this, the vehicle electronics must be
ready for operation.
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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,
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