

This will allow the customer to add available services such as Internet to their car after purchase, without the need to visit a dealership. These models are identifiable by Option 6AC BMW Emergency Call and 6AE BMW TeleServices in conjunction with either Option 606 Business Navigation or Option 609 Professional Navigation.Īt present the costs are to be confirmed, however, the store will be available online via the BMW ConnectedDrive Customer Portal and on some models within the car. However, an Online Store is in progress for vehicles fitted with the newest Navigation system (like your vehicle) which we anticipate being released in the near future. "Having read the comments you have made, I can confirm that at present, there is no way that the Internet option can be retrospectively fitted.

This is their reply after a couple of references to BMW published presentations and the assertion that the only reason that "Internet" couldn't be retrofitted ("turned on") was that they didn't want or couldn't edit the vehicles VIN options:

BMW "customer service" told me it was a factory fitted option. In the UK Internet access (6AR) MUST be ordered with the vehicle (£95) and only available if the BMW Professional Media package (ZNP) is also ordered. Thoughts? contact the dealer? contact BMW assist ( push the assist button)? I set up my bmw assist when I got it two weeks ago like I always do and I can get to weather, news etc from bmw online option in idrive but it is not a browser. Hello BMW Idrive M235i by chris favero, on Flickr

I have technology package and drive with wide screen touch pad and BMW Online listed with BMW Apps including enhanced B/T and Smartphone integration.Īlso, Drivers assistance, premium package Make sure yours in activated (should come with the car for x months)Īccording to my build sheet I have the HK Premium sound option so confirmed have best sound option. * should clarify it's not part of apps or connected drive it's part of BMw Online which is a subscription service. You need to go to bmw online though it's only available with the highest end head unit so which one do you have?Ĭanadian car so definitely available in USA.ĭo you have the high def widescreen nav system? No cell phone required the car has it's own data connection.
