04-18-2011, 09:57 PM | #3 |
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There's a video on the website showing very detailed steps. Here's an FAQ:
How can I send business listings or street addresses to my BMW? Just visit maps.google.com and search for any business or street address. When it appears, click "Send", choose "Car" and select "BMW", then type in your e-mail address on file with BMW Assist as the account name, a personal note if desired, maybe a phone number, and hit "Send". |
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04-18-2011, 10:01 PM | #4 |
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Ok, so I am guessing that when I activate my BMW Assist option that I will give them my email address to enable this feature. Do I need my cell phone bluetooth enabled for this feature to work, or is the message received via satellite?
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04-18-2011, 10:09 PM | #6 |
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Handled via satellite. Yes, they'll ask you for an email address. Here's what the SOS button gets you for the first 4 years (paid by BMW): Automatic Collision Notification (the system calls you to see how you are and will take appropriate action - especially if you don't answer); ANY type of Emergency Request; Enhanced Roadside Assistance (Flat tire, run out of gas, etc); MyInfo (email stuff); Stolen Vehicle Recovery (enough said); Door Unlock (enough said) - Obviously the last two require calling the 800#
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04-19-2011, 07:59 AM | #7 |
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Palpak,
When you finalize your paperwork upon pick-up this week, your dealer should be asking you for an email contact, among other things, or perhaps you've already done this; this email contact will be the email you'll use when you want to send a google map to your BMW. The only thing I haven't been able to figure out is (if you own 2 BMW's like me), is how to send a google map to only 1 of the cars. I sent one the other day to my Z, but the next day, drove my X3 and the map directions were in that car as well. Dave
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I picked up my X3 last week. The delivery assistant told me that I should get an e-mail within 48 hours and I should be able to activate the connected drive via the "SOS". It's been a week and a couple of follow-ups with the dealer and I still don't have access..... How did you get your access? |
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05-02-2011, 08:46 PM | #10 |
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You are correct. We had to use unique email addresses for each BMW. The system works pretty well and for most times we have sent emails, you can copy them right to your address book.
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05-03-2011, 07:55 AM | #13 |
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Hey Palpak,
Yes, contact either the dealer again or use the SOS button (probably faster than contacting the dealer actually!). Just tell them your email address doesn't seem to have been processed yet & you can't use the google map feature. I'm certain they'll be able to address in short order. Sfax, thanks. I actually hadn't considered setting up a 2nd email account for the other car. Thanks! Sometimes the simplest solution is the correct one. Dave
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