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      12-21-2005, 11:28 PM   #1
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I was just wondering what is the purpose of the SOS button near the rearview mirror. If you use such feature, is there a limit how many times we can push that button? Well of course with the exception of a crash or carjacking.
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I think it was placed close to the driver in case of an emergency plus it needed to fill a void up there. I don't think you can limit the number of times you can press it. There are other features that you can get besides the crash notification. I read that if you get the other plan you can get tickets, ask for directions ext...
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I think it was placed close to the driver in case of an emergency plus it needed to fill a void up there. I don't think you can limit the number of times you can press it. There are other features that you can get besides the crash notification. I read that if you get the other plan you can get tickets, ask for directions ext...

I remember my salesperson told me that I can use it 3x per year and if I go extra they'll charge me. Don't know if I was just hearing things because I'm finally sitting on my dream car...
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i know that i tried to use it to get a police officer to come out ofter being in an crash but it wouldnt connect.so i used my cell phone to get ahold of them and they where more worried about why it wouldnt connect then getting a cop out to the seen.
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i know that i tried to use it to get a police officer to come out ofter being in an crash but it wouldnt connect.so i used my cell phone to get ahold of them and they where more worried about why it wouldnt connect then getting a cop out to the seen.

OMG! r u serious??? That simply is outrageous! What's BMW's take on that? :mad:
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