BMW 5 Series: BMW Accident Assistance
Concept
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of an accident.
General information
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderately severe accident, which did not trigger any airbags, a Check Control message appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, a text message appears on the Control Display.
When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW.
Requirements
- Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment with intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.
- Cellular network reception.
- Standby state is switched on.
Starting BMW Accident Assistance
If an accident is detected automatically
A text message relating to BMW Accident Assistance appears on the Control Display.
The connection can be established directly: "BMW Accident Assist." The Check Control message for BMW Accident Assistance can also be called up from the stored Check Control messages for a certain length of time.
Starting manually
BMW Accident Assistance can also be contacted independently of the automatic accident detection function.
Via iDrive:
1. "ConnectedDrive".
2. "BMW Assist".
3. "BMW Accident Assistance".
Follow the displays on the Control Display. A voice connection is established.
4. "End call".
The voice connection can be terminated.
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Emergency Request
Intelligent emergency call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Request
can be triggered automatically by the system
or manually.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Safet
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all
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Sockets
General information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-compatible
connectors.
Safety information
Warning
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the
airbags, such as portable navigation devices,
can hinder the unfolding of
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Temperature
Climate control operation
Maximum cooling
AUTO program
Recirculated-air mode
Air flow, manual
Air distribution, manual
SYNC program
Defrost and defog window
Rear window defroster
Active seat ventilation
Seat heating
Opening the Climate m
