Cellular phone*
Car radio reception
107n
Mobile communications systems
(cellular phones, two-way radios, etc.)
The reception and sound quality
obtained from mobile radios varies
are approved only up to a power output according to a variety of factors,
Whenever necessary (when
entering a car wash, for instance),
remove the rod antenna*. To remove
the antenna, grasp the rod at the
of 10 watts. Nonetheless, they may
cause interference in the operation of
your vehicle if they are not specifically
designed for use in your vehicle. BMW
can neither test nor assume responsi-
including the broadcast range of the
transmitter and the directional orienta-
tion of the antenna. Interference factors the antenna base.<
bottom and unscrew it to the left from
such as high-tension power lines, build-
ings and natural obstructions can all
You will find additional information
bility for every individual product being lead to unavoidable reception interfer-
offered on the market. We recommend ence, regardless of how well the
concerning car radio reception in the
chapter "Advanced technology" on
page 166.
that you consult your BMW center
before purchasing any device of this
kind.
vehicle's sound system is operating.
Climatic factors such as intense solar
radiation, fog, rain and snow can also
interfere with reception.
To ensure that your BMW continues to
provide reliable and trouble-free opera- Cellular phones without official BMW
tion, refrain from using a cellular phone approval can also generate interference
or other radio device with an antenna
located inside the passenger compart-
ment. The antenna should always be
fitted on the outside of the vehicle.
during use. This phenomenon assumes
the form of a low-pitched hum
emanating from the speaker system.
Please refer to the Owner's Manual
provided with your sound system for
detailed information on its use.
Before loading the vehicle on
a car-carrier train or driving it
through a car wash, remove the
antenna.<
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