Connecting the car to the Internet via a mobile device (Bluetooth)
Establish an Internet connection using Bluetooth and tethering from a phone and get access to multiple connected services in your vehicle.
The phone and the network service provider must support Internet sharing (tethering) and the subscription must include data transfer.
- To connect the vehicle to the Internet via a Bluetooth-connected phone, the phone must first be paired with the vehicle via Bluetooth. Ensure that the personal hotspot (portable/personal hotspot) is activated in your phone.
- If the phone has been connected via Bluetooth previously, tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
- In the center display: Tap Communication→Bluetooth Devices.
- Mark the window for Bluetooth Internet connection under the heading Internet connection.Your vehicle is now connected to the Internet via your Bluetooth-connected phone.
When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possible to connect the vehicle to the Internet using Wi-Fi or the vehicle's modem.Note