How to Activate BMW Positioning?

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LaRylee
07/29/25 5:56pm
If the positioning function on your BMW is not activated, you can turn it back on through the settings on the central control screen. The steps to set it up are as follows: 1. Click on 'My Vehicle'. 2. Click on 'Vehicle Settings'. 3. Click on 'Privacy Settings'. 4. Click on 'Vehicle Positioning'. After completing the setup, you will be able to see the vehicle's positioning information. The functions of the vehicle positioning system are as follows: 1. Vehicle dispatch, where all vehicles are uniformly managed and dispatched by the control center, reducing empty trips and improving the effective utilization of vehicles and road resources. 2. Theft and robbery prevention, by querying the vehicle's location in real-time through positioning, stolen vehicles can be recovered in time, avoiding significant economic losses. Moreover, general positioning systems are integrated with alarm functions, allowing drivers to immediately alert the company or call 110 in case of emergencies, seeking help at the first opportunity. 3. Data collection, where the management platform collects positioning information from all vehicles, processes it uniformly, and distributes it to relevant units or platforms in need, achieving the purpose of information sharing and cooperation. 4. Video surveillance, by installing cameras, photos of the driver can be uploaded to the server, ensuring that in case of accidents or crimes, relevant personnel can be quickly and promptly located, safeguarding the driver's personal and property safety.
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