Volkswagen is the 1st auto maker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication resolution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The phone integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is as well offered as an option for users who will to charge their phone in the car.
The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the 1st time, an auto maker is offering a communication resolution mistreatment the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward generality and factory-installed, integrated communication solutions. The user can now take advantage of wide-ranging compatibility with a large number of mobile phones without having to bank on aftermarket solutions", says Marcus Stahl, General Manager Nokia Automotive.
The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology can access the SIM card of the compatible mobile phone and log onto the GSM network. As before long as the user gets out of the car or presses a certain button on his mobile phone, the receiving mode is deactivated and the mobile phone mechanically logs back onto the mobile network.
The VW Passat's Nokia Blue Tooth includes key functions such as radio mute and downloading of phonebook entries from compatible mobile phones via Bluetooth wireless technology, as well as additional basic functions such as voice dial, taking and ending calls, and redial.
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