Volkswagen ID.7: Status display

Introduction

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.

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.

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.

Opening the Privacy Settings Menu

1. Switch the ignition on.

   The selected "Privacy settings" mode is displayed in the Infotainment system (→ Privacy settings) .

2. Tap Privacy settings.

Selecting Online Mode or Offline Mode

1. Open the Privacy settings menu.
2. Activate or deactivate the Vehicle/usage data in the menu of the same name.

   Depending on the mode, or will be displayed.

Selecting online mode with location data

1. Open the Privacy settings menu.
2. Activate Send location data in the menu of the same name.

   message is displayed.

Status display

The following symbols show the current status of the "Privacy settings" function in 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 there is currently no connection to the Internet.

Online mode: Your vehicle can send and receive data for activated services.

Online mode with location data: Your vehicle is in online mode and can send additional location data for the use of other activated mobile online services.

Online mode with signal strength display: Your vehicle is connected to the Internet with the indicated type and signal strength.

Offline mode - V2X technology active.

Your vehicle is in Offline mode and continues to transmit data via the "V2X technology" function (→ V2X technology) .

There is no signal strength display in offline mode and when the eSIM card is not working.

During this time, no services are activated and no data is sent. Once the safety-related information or information required by law has been successfully communicated, offline mode is automatically switched back on and the eSIM card is deactivated.

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