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In addition, you can be provided with other ser-
vices, e.g. the concierge service or information
on route planning, traffic conditions, and the
weather. With Critical Calling, you can make a
limited number of calls via the BMW Assist
Response Center, e.g. if you do not have your
mobile phone with you.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center, see below.
You also have access to the BMW Assist con-
cierge service via the Internet.

Characteristics of the offered services

The following characteristics apply to the ser-
vices:

The offered services are country-specific.

Voice contact is established or data are
transmitted, depending on the equipment
and the country. In some countries, it is
possible to do both.

The data transmitted can, for example, be
the vehicle data, your current position or the
CBS Condition Based Service data.

Using services

Contacting BMW Assist Response
Center

You can contact the BMW Assist Response
Center via the SOS button.

Briefly press protective cover to open.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
arrangement of the switches and indicator
lamps may differ somewhat.

Press the button for at least 2 seconds.

The BMW Assist Response Center is con-
tacted.

Roadside assistance

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Move the controller forward to select
"Communication".

Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "BMW Assist" is selected
and press the controller.

Select "Roadside Assistance" and press
the controller.

If the location can be determined, the cur-
rent vehicle position is displayed.