BMW SIM Reader For Personal eSIM Instruction Manual

: October 31, 2023
: BMW

Table of Contents

Information
General information
Safety instructions
Scope of delivery
General
Overview
Replacing the battery
Technical specifications
FAQs
Compliance
Documents / Resources
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BMW SIM Reader for Personal eSIM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
ORIGINAL BMW ACCESSORIES.

Information

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General information

The most up-to-date instructions for use are available online: https://www.bmw.com/en/simreader/
The instructions for use are an integral part of this product. They contain important safety, usage and disposal information. Familiarise yourself with all the instructions for use and safety information before using the BMW SIM Reader.

Only use the product as described and for the purposes specified.
If you sell the product, give all the documentation to the new owner.
BMW recommends that you only use parts and accessory products that have been tested and approved by BMW in terms of their safety, function and suitability.
Should you have any questions during operation, please call the BMW dealership from which you purchased this product. They will be happy to help you. FAQs can be found at the end of this document.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealers assume any responsibility for lost or corrupted data. Make sure that you have made a backup copy of all data stored in SIM card, prior to contacting the Support Centre or performing any recommended operation.

Safety instructions

Do not handle your BMW SIM card reader while driving.
For your safety, please note and follow all other applicable safety instructions. Legal regulations must always be complied with. Please note and obey the statutory requirements and regulations which apply in your country.
Do not store device in high-temperature environment, including heat caused by intense sunlight or other forms of heat. Do not place device in fire or other excessively hot environments.
Do not splash the device with or immerse the device in water.
Do not disassemble this device or attempt to re-purpose or modify it in any inner. Do not attempt to replace any part of this device.
Avoid touching the SIM card’s metal surface. When moving apart the coils of the key-ring with your finger nails, you may damage your nails.
During the reset, all established pairing settings with connected vehicles will be deleted.
Electric and electronic devices as well as batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or at the point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country. The symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations.

Scope of delivery

BMW SIM Reader (battery included)
Key ring with BMW logo
Opening tool
Quick start guide

Principle
With the BMW SIM Reader, a nano SIM card can be connected to the vehicle and the Personal eSIM function (SA 6PA) can be used.

General

The digital SIM card of the Personal eSIM (SA 6PA) is not supported by all mobile phone providers. The functions of the Personal eSIM can still be used with the BMW SIM Reader. A nano SIM card must be used here, e.g. an additional card of the existing mobile phone contract or a card with another contract. The SIM Reader can be registered on a maximum of 10 vehicles. When registering on a further vehicle, each time the eldest registration in the SIM Reader will be deleted.

Overview

Connect button
Status LED
Battery cover

Opening/closing the battery cover
The battery cover of the BMW SIM Reader can be removed, for example to insert the SIM card.
Opening:

Position the enclosed tool at the opening of the BMW SIM Reader.
Carefully tilt the tool, arrow 1, and release the battery cover from the lock.
Remove the battery cover, arrow 2.

Closing:

Slide the battery cover into the slots on the rear side of the BMW SIM Reader, arrow 1.
Press the battery cover down until it audibly engages, arrow 2.

Inserting and removing the SIM card
The SIM card slot is located under the battery cover on the underside of the BMW SIM Reader.
To insert the SIM card, the BMW SIM Reader must be opened.

Remove the battery cover.
Insert the SIM card into the slot with the contact surface facing down until the SIM card engages.
Close the battery cover.

After inserting the SIM card, the SIM Reader is ready for operation.
To remove the SIM card, press the visible edge of the inserted SIM card and let go. The snap-IN mechanism will unlock and the SIM card will slide out.
Registering the BMW SIM Reader on the vehicle
The BMW SIM Reader must be registered once on the vehicle.
Conditions for registration are:

vehicle is equipped with Personal eSIM (SA 6PA)
standby state of the vehicle is switched on
vehicle is stationary
active Connected Drive contract
BMW ID is entered in the vehicle, driver identification is defined and synchronization is activated
mobile phone has been linked to the eSIM for the telephone function
battery and SIM card are inserted
BMW SIM Reader is placed in the driver or front passenger area

Steps in vehicle for registration are:

Select the BMW ID
“MENU”
“All apps”
“Mobile devices”
“Personal eSIM”
“Set up with SIM card”
Press and hold the connect button on the SIM Reader for 6 seconds.
The BMW SIM Reader status LED flashes blue.
The BMW SIM Reader is shown on the control display.
Select the BMW SIM Reader.

If more than one SIM Reader is shown, compare the names of the SIM Readers to the last five digits of the serial number of your SIM reader, which is printed on the outside of the battery cover.
After successful registration on the vehicle, the status LED of the BMW SIM Reader lights up blue.
The signal quality of the mobile phone connection and the battery charge state are shown in the status field on the control display.
Connecting the BMW SIM Reader
The BMW SIM Reader is automatically detected in the vehicle. Place it in the drivers of front passengers area. If the BMW SIM Reader is already registered in the vehicle, it is automatically connected.
Renaming the BMW SIM Reader
To rename the BMW SIM Reader in the vehicle, navigate as follows:

“MENU”
“All apps”
“Mobile devices”
“Personal eSIM”
“BMW SIM Reader”
“Rename SIM Reader”
Enter new name

Removing the BMW SIM Reader
Only one SIM Reader can be registered with one BMW ID in a vehicle.
To remove the BMW SIM Reader from a BMW ID in the vehicle, navigate as follows:

“MENU”
“All apps”
“Mobile devices”
“Personal eSIM”
“BMW SIM Reader”
“Remove SIM Reader”
Confirm

Resetting the BMW SIM Reader
Resetting deletes all vehicles stored in the BMW SIM Reader and restores the factory settings.

Use a pointed object to press the button, e.g. with a SIM needle.
Afterwards remove the SIM Reader from the vehicle via iDrive. To use the SIM Reader again in the vehicle, it needs to be registered once.
Checking the status of the BMW SIM Reader
The current status of the BMW SIM Reader can be checked by pressing the connect button. The status LED lights up in the corresponding colour.

Status LED
The status LED indicates the operating status of the BMW SIM Reader.

Colour| Illumination state| Operating status| Recommended actions
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green| steady| Ready for connection:
■    SIM card inserted and
■    battery level sufficient and
■    Bluetooth ready for connection|
red| steady| ■    battery level very low or
■    connection with Infotainment system has failed or
■    SIM card damaged or
■    bad electrical contact between SIM card and BMW SIM Reader or
■    BMW SIM Reader out of Bluetooth range of the vehicle or
■    failure of BMW SIM Reader| ■    remove and insert the SIM card
■    clean the SIM card slot with compressed air, for example
■    clean the SIM card contacts with alcohol (40% solution of alcohol and an antistatic cloth)
■    replace the battery
■    contact your BMW dealership
blue| steady| Bluetooth connection active|
blue| flashing| Bluetooth connection pairing mode active|

Replacing the battery

Batteries or button cells for batteryoperated devices can be swallowed, which could lead to serious or fatal injuries within two hours, for example due to internal burns or chemical burns. There is a danger of injury or danger to life. Keep batteries, button cells and battery operated devices out of the reach of children. Immediately seek medical help if there is any suspicion that a battery or button cell has been swallowed or is located in any part of the body.
Unsuitable batteries in a battery-operated device can damage the device. There is a risk of material damage. Always replace the discharged battery with a battery with the same voltage, the same size and the same specification.

Remove the battery cover.
Lift out the battery with the tool on the positive terminal.
Insert a 3.6 V battery of type ER14250 with the negative terminal first into the mount, arrow 1. Then press the positive terminal into the mount, arrow 2.
Close the battery cover.

Dispose of old batteries with an authorised Service Partner, another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop, or hand them in to an authorised collection point.

Technical specifications

BMW SIM Reader

FAQs

The SIM Reader cannot be registered on my vehicle.| 1.   The SIM Reader can only be used if your vehicle this fitted with the Personal eSIM option ( S A 6 P A ). In addition, the use of the
SIM Reader may not be possible due to the version of the control units used in the vehicle and the software used. Please ask your BMW dealer about the compatibility of your vehicle with the BMW SIM Reader.
2.   Please ensure that your vehicle has mobile phone reception.
3.   If the status LED lights red during the registration process, please repeat the registration process at a later time. If the problem occurs repeatedly, please contact your BMW dealer.
4.   Please ensure that you have completed the initial steps to set up the Personal eSIM:
– The BMW ID has been added to the vehicle, a driver identification has been defined (using a PIN or the allocation of a vehicle key or a digital key) and synchronization has been activated.
– A mobile phone has been linked to the Personal eSIM to enable the telephone function.
5.   Please check that the battery in the SIM Reader is not discharged. Please replace the battery if the status LED lights red when you press the connect key.
6.   Please ensure that the SIM Reader is in the front of the passenger cabin.
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The status LED of the SIM Reader lights red before the connect key has been pressed.| An incorrect battery has been inserted. Please only use the approved battery type (ER14250,
3.6 V).
At the end of the SIM Reader registration process, the status LED lights red rather than blue.| The SIM Reader has detected a problem and the registration process has been cancelled. Please repeat the registration process at a later time. If the problem occurs repeatedly, please contact your BMW dealer.
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When I press the connect key, the status LED does not display anything.| Please check that a SIM card has been inserted in the SIM Reader. Unless a SIM card has been inserted, the SIM Reader will be in Off mode to save the battery.
When the SIM Reader is being registered on the vehicle, the SIM Reader is not shown in the Control Display.| Please ensure that the SIM Reader is in the front of the passenger cabin and repeat the registration process.
I want to register my SIM Reader on my vehicle. However, when pressing the connect key briefly, the status LED lights permanently blue (Bluetooth connection active) rather than green (ready for connection). Or, when pressing the connect key for longer, the status LED lights permanently blue rather than flashing blue (Bluetooth paring mode).| Please ensure that there is no other vehicle in the vicinity on which the SIM Reader has already been registered. If necessary, lock the other vehicle.
The SIM Reader does not automatically connect to my vehicle although it has previously been registered successfully.| 1.   Please ensure that the SIM Reader is in the vehicle, ideally in the front of the passenger cabin.
2.   Please check that the battery in the SIM Reader is not discharged. Please replace the battery if status LED lights red when you press the connect key.
3.   Please check that your BMW ID is activated and a different BMW ID has not been activated (for example by using a different vehicle key).
When registering the SIM Reader, the “Set up with SIM card” option is not available.| 1.   First of all, check whether updating the app and services in your vehicle rectifies the problem:
“MENU” -> “All apps” -> “System settings” –

“Update apps and services” -> “Search for updates” -> Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Then repeat the steps to register the SIM Reader on the vehicle.
2.   The Personal eSIM cannot be activated in all BMW vehicles with the BMW SIM Reader. There are exclusions relating to the control unit version installed in the vehicle and the software used. Please ask your BMW dealer about the compatibility of your vehicle with the BMW SIM Reader.
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The “Personal eSIM” menu entry is not displayed in the “Mobile devices” menu.| Please check whether your vehicle has the Personal eSIM option ( S A 6 P A ). Please ask your BMW dealer about the compatibility of your vehicle with the BMW SIM Reader.
I cannot use the telephone with the Personal eSIM although the Personal eSIM has been successfully activated with the SIM Reader.| 1.   Please ensure that the SIM card you are using has been enabled for telephony. Contact your mobile phone provider for more information.
2.   Please check whether your telephone allowance or credit on your mobile phone contract has been fully used.
3.   Please ensure that when you set up the Personal eSIM, you have enabled “Telephony”. You can adjust this in the vehicle as follows: “MENU” –> “All apps” –> “Mobile devices”
–> “Personal eSIM” –> Enable “Telephony using eSIM”
I cannot use mobile data using the Personal eSIM (for personal hotspot or broadcasting content on the BMW Theatre Screen) although the Personal eSIM has been successfully activated with the SIM Reader.| 1.   After activating the Personal eSIM using the SIM Reader, it may take up to three minutes for the data connection to be established.
2.   Please ensure that the SIM card you are using has been enabled for mobile data. Contact your mobile phone provider for more information.
3.   Please check whether your mobile data allowance on your mobile phone contract has been fully used.
4.   Please ensure that when you set up the Personal eSIM, you have enabled “Mobile data”. You can adjust this in the vehicle as follows:
“MENU” –> “All apps” –> “Mobile devices”
–> “Personal eSIM” –> Enable “Mobile data using eSIM”
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I cannot use mobile data with the Personal eSIM outside my home country although the Personal eSIM has been successfully activated with the SIM Reader.| Please ensure that when you set up the Personal eSIM, you have enabled “Data roaming”. You can adjust this in the vehicle as follows:
“MENU” –> “All apps” –> “Mobile devices” –> “Personal eSIM” –> Enable “Data roaming”
What costs will I incur if I use the “Personal eSIM” together with the BMW SIM Reader in my vehicle?| Using the “Personal eSIM” with the BMW SIM Reader in your vehicle will not incur any costs from BMW. Depending on your mobile phone contract, you may incur costs with the mobile phone provider from which you have purchased the SIM card for the SIM Reader.
The display in my vehicle says that the SIM card in my SIM Reader is blocked.| To unblock your SIM card, you should use the PUK (personal unblocking key) which you received with your SIM card from your mobile phone provider. If the problem persists, please contact your mobile phone provider.
I wish to change the PIN for my SIM card.| The PIN for the SIM card cannot be changed in the SIM Reader or in the vehicle. Please remove the SIM card from the SIM Reader and insert it into a mobile device. You can then change the PIN in the settings. Then insert the SIM card back into the SIM Reader. When you reconnect the SIM Reader to the vehicle, you will be asked to enter the new PIN. Please note that in this case you only have two attempts to enter the correct PIN.
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Can I use more than one SIM Reader in my vehicle?| A BMW SIM Reader can only be used in a vehicle linked to a BMW ID. You can register and use an additional SIM Reader in the same vehicle using an additional BMW ID.
I want to register my SIM Reader on my vehicle with an additional BMW ID.| A BMW SIM Reader can only be used in a vehicle linked to a BMW ID. You can register and use an additional BMW ID in the same vehicle using the SIM Reader which has already been registered. However, it will be removed from the BMW ID with which it was previously registered in the vehicle.
I have lost my SIM Reader and wish to register a new one on my vehicle.| Please delete your BMW ID from your vehicle and then add it to the vehicle again. You can then register the new SIM Reader in your vehicle.
I want to return or sell my vehicle. How can I remove the SIM Reader from the vehicle?| There are several ways of doing this:
1.   Delete your personal data in the vehicle (recommended if you intend to return or sell the vehicle): Please refer to “Deleting personal data in the vehicle” in the vehicle owner’s manual.
2.   Delete your BMW ID from the vehicle (not recommended if you intend to return or sell the vehicle).
3.   Remove the BMW SIM Reader from your BMW ID (not recommended if you intend to return or sell the vehicle):
“MENU” –> “All apps” –> “Mobile devices”
–> “Personal eSIM” –> Select the SIM Reader you use –> “Remove SIM Reader”
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Compliance

Declaration of conformity
Hereby, BURY Sp. z o.o. declares that the radio equipment type SIM Reader for Personal eSIM is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: (*)
United Kingdom
Hereby, BURY Sp. z o.o. declares that the radio equipment type SIM Reader for Personal eSIM is in compliance with UK Directive 2017, No. 1206.
The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.bury.com/documents/06-2022_UK_DoC_0854_044_SIM_Reader_for_Personal_eSIM.pdf
USA, Canada
Approval and declaration of conformity
This device complies with Part 15 and Part 18 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210, ICES-001 and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC ID: QZ9-SRPES
IC: 5927A-SRPES
NOTICE:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by BURY Sp. z o.o. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help

Australia, New Zealand
South Africa

TA – 2021/3337
APPROVED
This product is marked with the ICASA logo, which indicates that it complies with all applicable South African radio equipment certifications.
Output power: < 1 dBm at 2402 MHz to
2480 MHz
Manufacturer:
BURY Sp. z o.o.
Wojska Polskiego 4
39-300 Mielec
POLSKA

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Documents / Resources

| BMW SIM Reader For Personal eSIM [pdf] Instruction Manual
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