Warning triangle, First aid kit, Roadside assistance – BMW 2012 5 Series User Manual

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Assist Response Center contacts you and
takes further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW
Assist Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumstan‐
ces.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle if
it can be established, are transmitted to the
BMW Assist Response Center.

If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may be malfunctioning. However, the BMW
Assist Response Center may still be able to
hear you.

Initiating an Emergency Request

automatically

Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately after
a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notifica‐
tion is not affected by pressing the SOS button.

Warning triangle

The warning triangle is located in the container
on the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.

First aid kit

The first aid kit is located in the container on the
inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.

Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.

Roadside Assistance

Service availability

Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.

Roadside Assistance

The Roadside Assistance, refer to page

254

phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a
connection to Roadside Assistance can be es‐
tablished directly.

Jump starting

Notes

If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.

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