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accepted and a voice connection established, the emergency call LED in the emergency call button flashes.
The data transmitted by the TCU are sent to the service provider. The data include:
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Vehicle identification number
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Coordinates of current location
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Time and direction of movement, if the vehicle is moving.
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Remote door unlock: remote-control unlocking of doors
The vehicle unlocking feature is activated by the service provider ATX on behalf of the customer.
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Stolen vehicle recovery: locates stolen vehicles
The service provider ATX can be given the job of locating the vehicle's position.
Functions inside the vehicle
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The bluetooth mobile phone communicates with the TCU using a special radio standard.
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Hands-free mode
In some countries, it is against the law for the driver to use a hand-held mobile phone while he is driving. It
is however permissible to make a call in hands-free mode.
When a call is accepted using the transmit/receive button on the MFL (multi-function steering wheel), the
telephone switches to hands-free mode. The call is then conducted with full duplex transmission
(simultaneous speaking and hearing) via the hands-free microphone and the loudspeakers in the vehicle.
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Voice recognition system
The voice recognition system (SVS) integrated in the TCU is used to operate the mobile phone with voice
commands.
The following inputs are possible using voice commands:
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Call up and dial names from the telephone directory using the voice recognition system (SVS)
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Enter and dial phone number
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BMW Service
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Roadside Assistance (Roadside Assist)
Call service provider in case of breakdown and transmit vehicle data
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Call with service provider to gather information about the vehicle.
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Data services (Service Request)
The automatic service request is made when the service interval indicator changes from green to
yellow. A manual service request can be made at any time on the CID (Central Information Display).
The service provider is informed about an inspection being due and receives information about any
wear or faults.
The following vehicle data are transmitted to the service provider by SMS text message:
Vehicle identification number
Service Call identifier
Model code
Mileage reading
Registration date
Date and time
Colour code
Battery voltage
SBT US car phone E60, E61, E63, E64, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93
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