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Vehicle Apps

Guides for companion apps, paired devices, and getting a connected vehicle ready for its next owner.

Vehicle Apps guides

Paired devices

Managing paired phones and devices

Vehicles can remember many Bluetooth and USB devices. Old pairings can reconnect automatically and share data without you noticing.

  • Open the Bluetooth or device menu and remove phones you no longer use.
  • Rename your own device so it is easy to identify in the list.
  • Remove the vehicle from your phone's Bluetooth list as well.

Vehicle apps

What vehicle companion apps can access

Manufacturer apps and third-party driving apps often request permissions on your phone such as location, contacts, and notifications. Each permission is a separate choice.

  • Review app permissions in your phone settings and limit location to while using the app where possible.
  • Read the in-app privacy settings for data sharing and marketing options.
  • Delete apps for vehicles you no longer own and close the related account if you will not use it again.

Resale preparation

Preparing a connected car for sale or trade-in

Before a vehicle changes hands, clearing personal data and removing it from your online account helps the next owner start fresh and keeps your information private.

  • Remove the vehicle from your companion app and online account.
  • Run the infotainment factory reset and confirm saved places are gone.
  • Unpair all phones and remove garage door and toll device programming.

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