Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
COMBOX - Overview: Functions: Office
The Combox enables customers to access the SMS messages, calendar, notes, email, tasks and reminders stored on a supported cell phone. The "Office" menu item replaces the "Contacts" item in the central information display.
Although access to the cell phone is always read-only and the Combox does not modify existing data on the phone, once you open a new email via the iDrive, the status of the email on the phone will change to "read".
The "Current Office" menu item informs the user about the number of new messages, active tasks and upcoming appointments.
Appointments of the last 30 and the next 90 days can be shown in the calendar.
If an appointment includes phone numbers or email addresses, they can be used directly or stored in the contacts.
Emails, SMS messages, calendar appointments, tasks and notes can be read aloud with the text to speech function available in combination with Voice Command (option 620).
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.