| Jenny McLane | | | | four pairings may be held in memory. Shipped fully |
| BlueTooth technology is now available for almost | | | | activated, Bluetooth equipped vehicles needs no |
| all 2005 BMW models providing a new standard of | | | | further activation or installation. |
| convenience for in-car hands-free calling. This is | | | | BMW conducts a variety of compatibility test on |
| BMW's second major in-car communication | | | | all available Bluetooth phones on the market to |
| entertainment initiative for the 2005 model year. | | | | ensure utmost customer satisfaction. It must be |
| Likewise, Sirius satellite radio as a factory-installed | | | | noted that not all available Bluetooth phones are |
| option can also be availed according to the | | | | compatible with BMW's Bluetooth option. A |
| carmaker. | | | | complete list of all approved phones for every |
| With a compatible Bluetooth cell phone, drivers | | | | major cellular service provider will be available on |
| can place calls, answer calls and select numbers | | | | all BMW centers |
| from the phonebook by simply using the | | | | Standard equipment on the 2005 5 and 6 Series |
| multi-function steering wheel or dashboard | | | | models as well as the M3 Convertible and X5 |
| controls. It provides wireless connection between | | | | 4.8is, Bluetooth technology is included in all other |
| select compatible cell phones and the vehicle for | | | | vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or a Premium |
| hands-free calling. | | | | Package. It is not offered on the 7 Series, which |
| A compatible Bluetooth phone is required once | | | | comes standard with a fully integrated portable |
| and the owner must complete an initial pairing | | | | cell phone. Some early production 2005 model 3 |
| procedure in order to create a private wireless | | | | Series cars are not equipped with Bluetooth. |
| connection between phone and vehicle. All | | | | Consult a BMW center for specific availability. |
| subsequent connections occur automatically. Up to | | | | |