Volkswagen ID.4: Status display

The following indicators show the current connectivity and privacy status of your Volkswagen ID.4:

  Offline mode:

Your Volkswagen ID.4 is offline. Online services are unavailable, although certain modules like the mobile key system may still transmit limited data for security purposes.

Online mode (currently no connection):

Online mode is selected, but there is no active Internet connection.

Online mode:

The Volkswagen ID.4 can actively send and receive data for enabled services.

Online mode with location data:

The vehicle transmits additional location data for advanced connected services.

Online mode with signal strength display:

The Volkswagen ID.4 is connected to the network, and signal strength is displayed.

Offline mode (V2X technology active).

The vehicle remains in offline mode but continues to communicate via V2X technology.

No signal strength indicator is shown when offline or when the eSIM is inactive.

Safety-related or legally required services may temporarily activate online mode even when offline mode is selected.

During this time, no optional services are activated. Once required communication is complete, the Volkswagen ID.4 automatically returns to offline mode.

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