Breakdown Assistance - BMW 2013 X1 Owner's Manual

Breakdown assistance

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button for the hazard warning system is
located on the center console.
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
While driving and when using the turn
signal/hazard warning flashers, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors; otherwise, the additional
turn signal lamps in the exterior mirrors will not
be in the appropriate position and will be diffi‐
cult to detect.◀
Intelligent Emergency
Request
Requirements
▷ Radio readiness is switched on.
▷ The Assist system is operable.
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▷ The SIM card integrated in the vehicle is
activated.
▷ ConnectedDrive subscription is available.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Initiating an Emergency Request
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.
2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
▷ The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in
the vehicle until the connection has been
established.
▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been
established.
Once the BMW Response Center has re‐
ceived your Emergency Request, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
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