• Height-adjustable front safety belts with automatic tensioners and force limiters. In the Convertibles, the belts are integrated with the seats and are power-adjusted along with the head restraints.
• Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts.
• Battery Safety Terminal, automatically severing the high-current connection between the battery and starter cable to reduce the likelihood of fire after a severe crash impact.

Standard security features include

• Coded Driveaway Protection, a rolling-code immobilizer system proven to reduce the probability of theft
• A central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature to hinder the opening of doors even if a thief breaks a window
• Pathway Lighting, which via the headlight flasher switch activates the headlights and interior lights for 40 seconds.

BMW Assist: extra security and convenience for the BMW owner

BMW Assist - a comprehensive program of safety- and convenience-oriented customer services - is available throughout the 3 Series: as part of the Premium Package on all except the 330Ci Convertible, as a stand-alone option on all models.


The in-vehicle equipment for BMW Assist includes GPS technology and two buttons at the bottom of the interior rearview mirror: one for SOS situations, the other for less urgent Assist requests. Vehicle occupants may request emergency or other services simply by pressing one of the buttons; the system then transmits the location and vehicle information to the BMW Assist Response Center. A response specialist will then speak with the occupants to coordinate dispatch, notify emergency contacts on file, and link BMW Roadside Assistance or emergency services as needed and requested. Deployment of an airbag automatically activates BMW Assist as well.


A Bluetooth cellphone interface is included with BMW Assist. It provides a wireless connection between select compatible cell phones and the vehicle for hands-free calling. With a compatible Bluetooth cell phone, drivers can place and answer calls and select numbers from the phonebook by simply using the multi-function steering wheel or dashboard controls.


A year's subscription to the BMW Assist Safety Plan is included with the option; after the initial year, the annual fee is $240. In addition to the safety-related benefits, subscribers to the Convenience Plan (available for an additional $140 per year) can call a toll-free 800 number to avail themselves of many BMW Assist Concierge services, from travel planning to dining reservations, shopping assistance and event tickets.

Like all current models, each 3 Series Coupe and Convertible is covered by BMW's 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and 12-year/unlimited-mileage corrosion coverage, and continues to come standard with a 4-year/50,000-mile Full Maintenance Program for customer convenience, peace of mind and economic benefit.


Performance with a conscience

BMW strives to produce its motor vehicles and other products with the utmost attention to environmental compatibility and protection. Integrated into the design and development of BMW automobiles are such criteria as resource efficiency and emission control in production; environmentally responsible selection of materials; recyclability during production and within the vehicle; elimination of CFCs and hazardous materials in production; and continuing research into environmentally friendly automotive power sources. Tangible results of these efforts include the recycling of bumper cladding into other vehicle components; water-based paint color coats and powder clear coats; near-future availability of hydrogen-powered models; and various design and engineering elements that help make BMWs easier to dismantle at the end of their service life.

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