When using Bluetooth SIM Access mode, the Nokia 616 works as a car phone with access to the external SIM card located in the mobile phone. In Bluetooth SIM Access mode, the Car Kit can be used currently with the Nokia 6820, Nokia 6230 and Nokia 6810 mobile phones, as well as the Nokia 9300 smartphone and other manufacturers' mobile phones supporting Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. In Handsfree mode the new Nokia Car Kit is compatible with the majority of Bluetooth phones.
 
When the user gets into the vehicle, calls already in progress on his mobile phone can be continued, as long as the mobile phone supports the Bluetooth Handsfree profile. The Nokia 616 then temporarily switches to Handsfree mode. As soon as the call is ended, the system switches into the Bluetooth SIM Access mode.

The Nokia 616 Car Kit is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2005 in Europe, Africa and selected countries in the Asian Pacific realm.

Key Features:

• Handsfree with high audio quality
• Convenient call and message handling due to separate display and input device
• Download of contacts from a compatible mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology. (Symbian OS phone)
• Up to 1000 contacts per user profile, up to 5 numbers per contact
• Support for two user profiles, including contacts, voice tags, and car kit settings
• Voice recognition with support of name dialing and voice commands
• Car optimized SMS handling
• Optional Nokia Car Handset available to input device
• HSCSD and GPRS data capabilities via Bluetooth link