Giving And Receiving Assistance - BMW 525i Owner's Manual

Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency calling*
Conditions for an emergency call:
> Once ignition key is in position 1.
> The car phone is logged on to a cellular
telephone network.
> The emergency call system is operable.
Initiating an emergency call
1. To open the protective cover of the keypad:
touch the protective cover.
2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
As soon as the voice connection to the
BMW Assist response center has been
established, the indicator lamp flashes.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until
the connection has been established. You will
then be able to provide a detailed description of
the situation.
In vehicles with BMW Assist enabled, if the cur-
rent location of your vehicle can be determined,
it will be transmitted to the BMW Assist
response center.
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page 175.
If the indicator lamp flashes, but you are unable
to hear the BMW Assist response center
through the hands-free system, this could indi-
cate, for instance, that the hands-free system
is no longer operational. However, the BMW
Assist response center may then still be able
to hear you.
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Under certain conditions, an emergency call
is automatically initiated immediately after a
severe accident. The automatic emergency call
is not affected by the button being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.<
Warning triangle*
Always observe all legal regulations
requiring a warning triangle to be carried
in the vehicle.<
The warning triangle is located in the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate.
Sedan
Loosen the wing nut to open.
Sports Wagon
Release the two quick-release fasteners and
fold down the trim piece.