BMW 5 - Manual (Page 44)

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Innovative services from BMW ConnectedDrive.
The range of optional services provided by BMW ConnectedDrive to the
benefit of the driver of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is truly fascinating.
BMW ConnectedDrive ensures appropriate provision of information in
accordance with current requirements, thus serving to maximise motoring
comfort, optimise the safety of all occupants, and make full use of modern
infotainment systems. The range of mobility services offered in the areas
of traffic information, emergency call functions, vehicle, inquiry and office
services, travel and leisure time planning, as well as internet services, is
truly unique the world over.
Through BMW Assist, BMW ConnectedDrive offers the driver a wide range
of helpful and user-oriented support in many situations both before setting
out, while driving, and at his destination. In all, BMW Assist offers an
Enhanced Emergency Call function automatically locating the current position
of the car, enhanced traffic information, a comprehensive Enquiry Service and
the interactive My Info communication channel including a Send-to-Car
function.
BMW TeleServices, in turn, enable the driver, for example, to automatically
arrange a service appointment for his car, data determined by the On-Board
Condition Based Service diagnostic system on the current condition of
components subject to wear and tear being transmitted by telephone to
the customer’s BMW Service Partner. And last but not least, the new remote
control functions offered by BMW ConnectedDrive enable the driver to lock
and unlock the doors to his car and establish its current location down to
the last metre by telephone, covering the entire world as a global service.
Just in case: emergency call function automatically
locating the current position of the car.
Part of the optional BMW Assist telematics service, the
BMW ConnectedDrive Enhanced Emergency Call function makes sure that
in the event of a collision the rescue services are informed in detail on the
type of collision and the risk of injury in good time before arriving at the scene
of an accident. This allows them to prepare appropriate medical treatment
of the persons injured well in advance as an essential precaution.
Information transmitted to the BMW Call Center by the Enhanced Emergency
Call function automatically locating the vehicle specifies not only the exact
location, but also the mobile telephone number connected to the car,
the chassis number, type of vehicle, its colour, as well as data compiled by
sensors in the car indicating the type and intensity of the collision. Activation