Method for operating a mobile device via a motor vehicle

A method for operating a mobile device via a motor vehicle. The method includes providing an application program, in particular an app, on the mobile device; coupling, in particular wireless coupling of the mobile device with the motor vehicle; transmitting control data to an output device of the motor vehicle and outputting output data through the output device; receiving an input at an input device of the motor vehicle; transmitting corresponding input data through the motor vehicle to the mobile device; and using the input data when operating the application program.