Operation, care and maintenance -> Radio reception for your BMW 7 Series 2001-2007
Cellular phone
Radio reception
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Mobile communications systems (cellu- The reception and sound quality ob-
lar phone, radio, etc.) are permitted
with an output up to 10 watts only.
Even these systems may trigger mal-
functions in the operation of your vehi-
tained from mobile radios varies ac-
cording to a variety of factors, including
the broadcast range of the transmitter
and the directional orientation of the
cle if they are not specifically designed antenna. Interference factors such as
for use with the vehicle. BMW can nei-
ther test nor assume responsibility for
every individual product being offered
high-tension power lines, buildings and
natural obstructions can all lead to un-
avoidable reception interference, re-
on the market. We recommend that you gardless of how well the vehicle sound
consult your BMW center before pur-
chasing any device of this kind.
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-
tion, refrain from using a cellular phone Cellular phones without official BMW
or other radio device with an antenna
located inside the passenger compart-
ment. The antenna should always be
mounted on the outside of the vehicle.
approval can also generate interfer-
ence. 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 an-
tenna.<
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