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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