BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Starting manually
BMW Accident Assistance can also be contac‐
ted independently of the automatic accident de‐
tection function.
Via iDrive:
1. "APPS"
2. "Installed apps"
3. "BMW Assistance"
4. "Call BMW Accident Assistance"
Follow the displays on the Control Display. A
voice connection is established.
Emergency call
Statutory emergency call
Principle
The system can be used to trigger an emer‐
gency call automatically or manually in emer‐
gency situations.
General
Press the SOS button in an emergency only.
The emergency call establishes a connection to
a public emergency call number.
This depends on factors such as the specific
mobile telephone network and national regula‐
tions.
The emergency call is placed using the SIM card
integrated in the vehicle and cannot be switched
off.
For technical reasons, it might not be possible to
make an emergency call in highly adverse condi‐
tions.
Overview
SOS button.
Operating requirements
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Emergency call system is functional.
▷ If the vehicle is equipped with intelligent
emergency call: the SIM card integrated in
the vehicle is activated.
Automatic triggering
In certain circumstances, for example deploy‐
ment of the airbags, an emergency call may be
placed automatically immediately after an acci‐
dent of corresponding severity. An automatic
emergency call is not affected by pressing the
SOS button.
Manual triggering
1. Tap on cover flap.
2. Press and hold the SOS button until the LED
in the button area is illuminated green.
▷ The LED is illuminated green when the emer‐
gency call has been activated.
If a cancellation request is displayed on the
Control Display, the emergency call can be
cancelled.
If the situation permits, wait in the vehicle un‐
til voice contact has been established.
▷ The LED flashes green when the connection
to the emergency number has been estab‐
lished.
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Help in case of a breakdown
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