Privacy settings
Using the “Privacy settings” function, the data transfer between the vehicle and the Internet can be approved or
blocked in several stages via the Infotainment system.
The “privacy settings” function depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all Infotainment systems.
Note that every vehicle user can set up individual settings within the “privacy settings” function. These settings may
be different to those desired by the vehicle owner.
If data transfer is restricted, online vehicle functions, such as updates, cannot be carried out.
Data transfer from mobile devices and their communication with the vehicle or services required by law, e.g.
the legally required “eCall Emergency System”, cannot be blocked or deactivated via the “Privacy settings”
function.
The same restrictions will apply to new online vehicle functions provided for the vehicle in the
future.
Internet connection
The following symbols, individually or collectively, show the current status of the “privacy settings” function in the
Infotainment system.
To permit or disable data transmissions, activate a status in the Infotainment system.
Offline mode:
Your vehicle is offline. The online services are not available.
Online mode:
Your vehicle can send and receive data for activated online services.
Privacy settings display
Offline mode.
—All online services are deactivated and cannot send any data.
All tracking functions do not function.
—The eSIM
card is deactivated.
All vehicle functions that require an online connection via the eSIM
card are deactivated.
—In offline mode, the information and data stored in the control modules, such as emergency numbers, cannot
be updated. Outdated information and data can impair functions and services or make them unavailable.
“No position data” mode.
—The vehicle's current position is not transmitted.
All tracking functions do not function.
—The eSIM
card remains activated.
All vehicle functions that require an online connection via theeSIM
card are activated.
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