Sharing Internet via Wi-Fi hotspot

When the car is connected to the Internet, its Internet connection can be shared to allow other devices to use the Internet connection.1
P5–1519–Share Internet access via Wi-Fi hotspot
The network operator (SIM card) must support tethering (sharing of Internet connection).
Press Settings in top view.
Press CommunicationCar Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Tap on Network name and name the shared connection.
Tap on Password and select a password to be entered on connecting devices.
Tap on Frequency band and select the frequency on which the hotspot is to transmit data. Note that selection of frequency band is not available in all markets.
Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking the box for Car Wi-Fi Hotspot.
If Wi-Fi has previously been used as a connection source, confirm the option to change connection.
It is now possible for external devices to connect to the car's tethering (Wi-Fi hotspot).

 Note

Activation of Wi-Fi-hotspot can result in further charges from your network operator.

Contact your network operator about the cost for data traffic.

Connection status is indicated by the symbol in the centre display's status bar.

Press Connected devices to see a list of the currently connected devices.

  1. 1 This does not apply in the case of connection with Wi-Fi.