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Foundational guides for reviewing account access and the personal information your vehicle may store.

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Account permissions

Reviewing account permissions

A connected vehicle account can have more than one authorized user. Periodically reviewing who has access helps keep remote features under your control.

  • List every person or device that can unlock, locate, or start the vehicle remotely.
  • Remove access for former household members or previous drivers.
  • Use a unique password and turn on two-step sign-in if it is offered.

Stored contacts

Contacts and call history in your vehicle

When a phone is paired, the infotainment system may copy contacts, call logs, and sometimes text messages. That information can stay on the vehicle after the phone disconnects.

  • Check whether contact sync is turned on for each paired phone.
  • Turn off message sync if you do not use it.
  • Delete stored contacts from rental or borrowed vehicles before returning them.

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