BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual page 367

If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle until
the voice connection has been established.
▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to
the BMW Response Center has been estab‐
lished.
The BMW Response Center then makes
contact with the occupants of the vehicle and
initiates further steps to help.
Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW
Response Center can take further steps to
help you under certain circumstances.
For this purpose, data that serves to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures, for in‐
stance the current position of the vehicle
when it can be determined, is transmitted to
the BMW Response Center.
Even if the BMW Response Center is no lon‐
ger heard through the loudspeakers, the
BMW Response Center may still be able to
hear the occupants of the vehicle.
The BMW Response Center ends the emer‐
gency call.
Malfunction
The function of the Emergency Request may be
impaired.
The LED in the area of the SOS button lights up
for approximately 30 seconds. A Check Control
message is displayed.
Have it checked by a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Breakdown Assistance
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Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger
to life. Do not touch any components that are
under voltage.
Warning
If the jumper cables are connected in the incor‐
rect order, sparking may occur. There is a risk
of injury. Pay attention to the correct order dur‐
ing connection.
NOTICE
In the case of body contact between the two
vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-
starting. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Make sure that
no body contact occurs.
Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other vehi‐
cle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage in‐
formation can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle.
3. Switch off any electrical components in both
vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
The starting aid terminal in the engine compart‐
ment acts as the positive battery terminal.
A special connection on the body in the engine
compartment acts as the negative battery termi‐
nal.
Additional information:
Overview of engine compartment, refer to
page 347.
Open the cover of the positive battery terminal.
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