Mutual aid, Emergency call, Warning triangle – BMW 530XD User Manual
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Mutual aid
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Mutual aid
Emergency call*
In order to make an emergency call:
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Business mobile phone preparation pack-
age.
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Radio readiness is switched on.
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The mobile phone network must be receiv-
able.
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The emergency call system must be opera-
tional.
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BMW Assist has been activated. To activate
BMW Assist, see the separate Operating
Instructions.
Although the emergency number may differ
from country to country, it is still possible to ini-
tiate an emergency call within most GSM net-
works using the button.
Misuse of the emergency call system is a pun-
ishable offence.
Making an emergency call
1.
Briefly press the cover flap to open it.
The layout of the switches and indicator
lamps may vary depending on the car's
equipment.
2.
Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
If a cancel query appears on the control dis-
play, you can interrupt the emergency call
within 5 seconds.
The LED in the button comes on. As soon
as a telephone connection has been set up
with the general emergency call centre, the
LED flashes.
If the situation allows, wait in the car until voice
contact has been established. You can then
provide more precise details of the situation.
On cars where BMW Assist has been enabled,
telephone contact is established with the BMW
Assist emergency call centre. If the car's cur-
rent position can be determined, it is trans-
ferred to the emergency call centre.
If the LED is flashing but the emergency call
centre cannot be heard over the hands-free
system, the hands-free system may be mal-
functioning. However, the emergency call cen-
tre may still be able to hear you speak.
In certain circumstances, an emergency call
may be placed automatically immediately after
a serious accident. Use of the button does not
interfere with an automatic emergency call.
For technical reasons, it may not be pos-
sible to make an emergency call in highly
adverse conditions.
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Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is stored in the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate.
Saloon
Unscrew the wing bolt to open.
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