1. A vehicle language setting method, for use by a vehicle having an active language setting, to facilitate communication between a vehicle and a driver, said driver having a preferred language and having a portable electronic device, comprising the steps of: connecting the vehicle to the portable electronic device; determining the preferred language of the driver by scanning the portable electronic device; setting the active language of the vehicle to the preferred language; and communicating data by the vehicle to the driver absent said data being communicated between the portable electronic device and the vehicle.