250Customer informationOperating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate, "seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.
254IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 185
Active head restraints ...................48
Adaptive forward lighting ....95,
118, 194
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 91
Airbag deactivation ................63, 91
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 135
Air vents...................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................226
Armrest ......................................... 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 84
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................25
Automatic transmission .............145Autostop..................................... 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 134
B Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 104
Bonnet ....................................... 187
Brake and clutch fluid .................231
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 190
Brakes ............................... 149, 190
Breakdown.................................. 224
Bulb replacement ....................... 192
C
Capacities .................................. 241
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...212
Charging system .......................... 91
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............127
Clock............................................. 82
Code ........................................... 103
255Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................137
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............231
Cruise control ...................... 96, 156
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curve lighting.............................. 118
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............243
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........156
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 180
Driving hints ................................ 137
E Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 200
Electric parking brake ...........92, 150
Electric parking brake fault ...........93
Electronic climate control system 130
Electronic driving programmes ..147
Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......186
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 189
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 238
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................234
Engine oil ................... 188, 231, 235
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 125
Event data recorders ..................249
Exhaust filter ......................... 94, 143
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 226
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................14, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 135
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 159
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights .............96, 122, 195Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn lights .......................... 196
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 86 Funnel......................................... 178
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 85
General information ...................180
Glovebox ..................................... 70
Ground clearance .......................138
H Halogen headlights ....................193
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights................................... 114 Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heating ........................................ 55
Heating and ventilation system . 127
High beam ........................... 95, 116
256High beam assist..................95, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 15, 80
I
Identification plate .....................233
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 95
Indicators ...................................... 85
Info Display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....200
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........154
Interior care ............................... 228
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights ...................... 124, 200
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......147
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 223K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 176
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......204
Loading information .....................77
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual seat adjustment ...............50
Manual transmission .................. 148
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................123
N New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................199
O
Object detection systems ...........162
Odometer ..................................... 85Oil, engine .......................... 231, 235
OnStar ........................................ 109
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140
P
Parking ................................ 19, 142
Parking assist ............................ 162
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 123
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 239
Performing work ........................187
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power seat adjustment ................53
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 33
Puncture ..................................... 217
Q Quickheat ................................... 134
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 252
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 247
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ...............96, 122, 197