Volkswagen ID.4: Impact on online vehicle functions

If data transfer is restricted, then the following online vehicle functions, e.g. Over-the-Air Updates, cannot be carried out.

The same restrictions will apply to new online vehicle functions provided for the vehicle in the future.

Offline mode

• All We Connect services are deactivated and cannot send any data.
• The eSIM card is deactivated.

  All vehicle functions that require an online connection are deactivated (→ Privacy settings).

• The information and data stored in the control modules, such as emergency numbers, cannot be updated. This can impair functions and services or make them unavailable.
• The eSIM card signal strength display is not available.

Legally required services cannot be deactivated and continue transmitting data.

Online mode

• All We Connect services can send and receive data, depending on their user account settings.
• The eSIM card is activated.

  Data transfer is enabled for all vehicle functions that require an online connection.

• The eSIM card signal strength display is available.

Online mode with location data

• All We Connect services can send and receive data, depending on their user account settings.
• The primary user can access the vehicle's location data via themyVolkswagen customer area or the We Connect ID. app.
• The eSIM card is activated.

  Data transfer is enabled for all vehicle functions that require an online connection.

• The eSIM card signal strength display is available.

Introduction

Using the personalization function, individual vehicle settings, such as the air conditioner, can be saved to your Volkswagen user account. The user is identified by logging into the Infotainment system. Changes to the settings are assigned to the Volkswagen user account active for the vehicle and if there is an Internet connection, they are automatically saved online in the Volkswagen user account.

Status displayCustomizable vehicle settings