Volkswagen Car-Net: Connecting you and your
vehicle
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Volkswagen Car-Net service
Features
Application software (“apps”)
3-button module
Volkswagen Car-Net services are provided by Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT) and are available only on
select models. Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) may be engaged for up to 6 months without
activating a trial or paid subscription; Manual Emergency Call service and all other Volkswagen Car-
Net services require a trial or paid subscription. Volkswagen Car-Net may collect location information.
See applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at www.vw.com/carnet for details.
Data Collection and Privacy
Vehicle location information is transmitted to Volkswagen and our Volkswagen Car-Net service
provider, Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT), anytime you press a Volkswagen Car-Net in-car button, when
an ACN event occurs or periodically in connection with the operation of Volkswagen Car-Net.
Unless Volkswagen Car-Net equipment is disabled in the vehicle, it is possible for Volkswagen and
VzT to determine the car’s location if required to do so by law, court order, subpoena or other legal
requirement. For more information, please contact the Volkswagen Car-Net Response Center at 1-
877-820-2290.
Calls may be monitored or recorded.
Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses and shares information about you and your vehicle in
accordance with the Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. See the Volkswagen
Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at (http://www.vw.com/carnet) for more details.
More information:
Declaration of Compliance
WARNING
Application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services that are unsuitable or improperly
used can cause accidents, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
Volkswagen Car-Net services can be used only where adequate cellular and GPS signals
are available
Volkswagen recommends using only services and application software that are provided
by Volkswagen or Verizon Telematics, Inc. (VzT) specifically for your vehicle.
Protect the mobile device and its application software from misuse.
Never modify application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services.
Always read and heed the operating instructions for the mobile device.