BMW Assist.

BMW Assist put you in control of your travel plans. Up-to-date traffic information, congestion reports and alternative route suggestions can be called up at the press of a button, plus information about hotels, restaurants and other useful addresses. These can be entered directly in the navigation system. Its automatic emergency call feature and breakdown assistance request, including vehicle location data, enhances your safety.

BMW Online.

BMW Online is an internet-based feature which can be used to read or send e-mails and offers individually-tailored information services including news and business updates, sports results and flight schedules. With its address book feature and e-mail function, BMW Online transforms your BMW 3 Series Convertible into a mobile office. Optional Professional navigation system with integrated Bluetooth mobile phone preparation required.

Mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The cordless Bluetooth mobile phone means you can do away with the cumbersome cable between your mobile handset and the hands-free equipment. Bluetooth-compatible mobile phones register with the on-board computer via the optional interface as soon as the driver approaches the vehicle. Telephone numbers, addresses and call lists are then automatically synchronised with the on-board computer. During the journey, the mobile phone can be operated using the multifunction steering wheel or the hands-free equipment. There is a snap-in-adapter available for the Apple iPhone. Your local BMW Service Centre will be happy to inform you of the mobile phones with which the Bluetooth interface is compatible.

Navigation systems in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The direct route to your destination: the satellite-supported navigation systems present directions as clear arrows on the monitor and as easy-to-follow spoken instructions over the sound system. The BMW Business navigation system offers a 6.5-inch colour monitor, while the BMW Professional system has integrated Voice Control and a large 8.8-inch colour monitor that also offers split-screen functionality. Commonly-used functions can be individually saved and activated using the eight functional bookmarks buttons.

Voice control in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

An adjunct to the optional BMW Professional navigation system in the BMW 3 Series Convertible, Voice Control puts your words into instant action. It enables you to adjust any of the central iDrive functions by speech alone. It even offers a text-to-speech function that can read incoming e-mails aloud. Convenience, safety, comfort: Voice Control ensures that you are not distracted from the most important aspect of the BMW 3 Series Convertible - driving.

USB/audio interface in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The USB/audio interface enables connection of a USB stick. Music titles stored on this are displayed on the radio or navigation screen and can be selected using the multifunction steering wheel, or via the iDrive Controller.

Digital road maps for the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Road networks are constantly changing: digital road maps for navigation systems from BMW keep you informed of these changes and are available on CD or DVD twice a year. The integrated Falk travel guide* also provides you with a range of additional useful information, such as local sights and restaurants.

* Falk travel guide for Western Europe (excluding Scandinavia).