Skip to content
Close menu
Top Links
back
Top Links
Newsroom
Back
09/11/17
Technology

'Volkswagen Car-Net'

Car-Net

2.6 million vehicles already go online using 'Car-Net', which is now available for practically every Volkswagen. The provision of information of every kind, services such as 'Breakdown Call' and online traffic information, plus the integration of smartphones and tablets are all made possible by 'Volkswagen Car-Net'. The services and apps are now just as much a standard vehicle feature as the infotainment system. The 'Car-Net' spectrum includes
'App-Connect', 'e-Remote', 'Guide & Inform' and 'Security & Service'.

'App-Connect': Via 'App Connect' it is possible to connect the infotainment systems of the 'modular infotainment matrix' (MIB) to various apps and the media library of current Apple and Android smartphones. That is done via the digital interfaces 'MirrorLinkÒ' (Android), 'Apple CarPlay™' and 'Android Auto™' (Google).

'Security & Service': The 'Security & Service' package is relatively new. 'Security & Service' gives the driver access to assistance in a wide range of situations. The main functions include services such as 'Emergency call service', 'Automatic accident notification', 'Breakdown call' and 'Service scheduling' (scheduling service with the service garage). In addition, 'Security & Service' provides functions such as checking whether the car is locked and whether the lights have been switched off. Anyone with inexperienced drivers in the family will appreciate the 'Area alert' and 'Speed alert' features. Both services notify the vehicle owner of any unauthorised occurrences. Another useful feature is the 'Online anti-theft alarm'. If an attempt is made to break into the car, the Volkswagen sends you a warning message by push notification to the Volkswagen Car-Net app or a notification by email.

Specially for Volkswagen models with electric or hybrid drive systems, such as the e-Golf, Golf GTE or Passat GTE, 'Security & Service' additionally includes the 'e-Manager'. Using this service it is possible to control functions, such as the start of battery charging or for the auxiliary heating, via smartphone or the 'Volkswagen We Car-Net Portal' on the Internet.

'Guide & Inform': 'Guide & Inform' allows you to use a wide range of online services. These include the 'Online point of interest search', 'Online destination import', 'Route import', 'Filling stations' and 'Parking spaces' features (in each case with the latest information on prices and opening times), details of 'Charging stations' (for electric and plug-in hybrid models) and 'Online traffic information'. Also available depending on the infotainment system fitted are 'Online point of interest' searching via voice control, 'Online map updates' and 'Online Gracenote' (loading track information and album covers).

More details at: www.volkswagen-carnet.com

Note:
All specified data apply to the model range offered in Germany. Details for other countries may vary.

Back to top
Topics
Press
Service
Subscription Services

The Volkswagen Newsroom is an open platform and offers comprehensive search options to all users.

If you would like to be kept informed about our press releases and stories you can also subscribe to our media information and e-mail newsletters.

Sign up
Products as well as Volkswagen AG distributors can be found at: www.volkswagen.de
© Volkswagen 2020

The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Starting on September 1st 2018, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) will be replaced by the WLTP in stages. Owing to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured according to the WLTP will, in many cases, be higher than those measured according to the NEDC. For further information on the differences between the WLTP and NEDC, please visit www.volkswagen.de/wltp.

We are currently still required by law to state the NEDC figures. In the case of new vehicles which have been type-approved according to the WLTP, the NEDC figures are derived from the WLTP data. It is possible to specify the WLTP figures voluntarily in addition until such time as this is required by law. In cases where the NEDC figures are specified as value ranges, these do not refer to a particular individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the sales offering. They are intended exclusively as a means of comparison between different vehicle types. Additional equipment and accessories (e.g. add-on parts, different tyre formats, etc.) may change the relevant vehicle parameters, such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, and, in conjunction with weather and traffic conditions and individual driving style, may affect fuel consumption, electrical power consumption, CO2 emissions and the performance figures for the vehicle.

Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the “Guide on the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new passenger car models”, which is available free of charge at all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de.