2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 257

Giving and receiving assistance Emergency request Conditions for an emergency request: > Full preparation package mobile phone. With this equipment, an emergency request is still possible when no mobile phone is paired in the vehicle. > BMW Assist is activated. Activating BMW Assist, refer to page 228. > Radio readiness is switched on. > The BMW Assist system is logged in on a wireless communications network. > The emergency request system is operable. When the contract of participation with BMW Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center without having to visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system has been deactivated, emergency requests are not possible. The BMW Assist system be reactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center after signing a new contract. The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established, the LED flashes. When the emergency request is received at the BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to answer, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain conditions. 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. If the current position of your vehicle can be determined, it will be forwarded to the BMW Assist Response Center. If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear the BMW Assist Response Center through the hands-free system, this could indicate, for instance, that the hands-free system is no longer operational. However, you may then still be audible for the BMW Assist Response Center. Under certain conditions, an emergency request is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. The automatic collision notification is not affected by the button being pressed. For technical reasons, the emergency request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conditions.< Initiating an emergency request 1. Briefly press protective cover to open. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat. Warning triangle* Mobility Reference The warning triangle is located in the cargo bay. 2. Press the SOS button for at least 2 seconds. 255 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance