The privacy settings can be used to allow or prevent data transfer between the vehicle and internet via the Infotainment system in
several levels.
Please note that every vehicle user can adjust individual settings in the “Privacy settings and services” function. These settings may be
different from those preferred by the vehicle keeper.
If data transfer is restricted, online vehicle functions such as updates or tracking services for the vehicle cannot be executed.
Data transfer by mobile devices and communication by these devices with the vehicle or legally required services cannot be
blocked or deactivated by settings made in “Privacy settings and services”.
Some online vehicle functions and tracking services are available only in some countries and vehicle models.
The restrictions also apply to new online vehicle functions and tracking services that are provided for the vehicle in future.
Connection to the Internet
Depending on the selected status, the following symbols are shown in the top display bar of the Infotainment system:
Offline mode:
Your vehicle is offline. The mobile online services are not available.
Online mode (currently no connection):
Online mode is selected but it is not currently possible to connect to the internet.
Online mode:
Your vehicle can transmit and receive data for activated online services.
or
Offline mode – V2X technology active.
Your vehicle is in offline mode and is continuing to transmit data via the “V2X technology” function (→ V2X technology).
Making privacy settings
Opening the Privacy settings and services menu
1. Tap Users
Privacy settings and services.
The corresponding mode is selected when you tap the respective symbol. You can see which mode is selected by the fact that
the corresponding symbol is highlighted or by the symbol in the top display bar of the Infotainment system.
Selecting offline mode
Offline mode.
—All services are deactivated and do not send any data.
All tracking services are deactivated.
—The eSIM card is deactivated.
All vehicle functions that require an online connection via the eSIM card are deactivated.
It is not possible to update information and data stored in the control units, e.g. emergency call numbers, when in offline
mode. Out-of-date information and data can restrict functions and services or mean that they are not available.
Selecting online mode without location data
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