Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing)

When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, this connection can be shared (tethered) with other devices1.
P5–1519–Share Internet access via Wi-Fi hotspot
The network service provider (the SIM card) must support tethering.
Open the center display's Top view.
Tap SettingsCommunicationVehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Tap Network name and assign a name to the hotspot.
Tap Password and create a password to be used by devices trying to connect (tether) to the hotspot.
Tap Frequency band and select a frequency that the hotspot will use to transmit data. This may not be possible in all markets.
Activate/deactivate by tapping the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot box.
If another connection has been used previously, confirm the change of connections.
It is now possible for external devices to connect to the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot.

Connection status will be indicated in a symbol in the center display's status bar.

Tap Connected devices to see a list of connected devices.

  1. 1 Does not apply for a Wi-Fi connection.