266Customer informationOperating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example: ● 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 and is
not stored for longer than an
operational cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units 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
levels, 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 read 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.
272Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heated windscreen .......................42
Heating .................................. 50, 51
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 98, 114
High beam assist ..........................98
Hill start assist ........................... 154
Horn ....................................... 14, 80
I Identification plate .....................246
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 90
Inductive charging ........................86
Info Display ................................. 102
Instrument cluster ........................87
Instrument panel fuse box .........217
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 120
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 238
Interior lighting ............................ 120
Interior lights ...................... 120, 214
Interior mirrors .............................. 39Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 233
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......96, 188
Lane keep assist ..................96, 189
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
LED headlights .............98, 115, 210
Lighting features .........................121
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................30, 69
Load compartment cover .............71
Loading information .....................76
Low beam ..................................... 98
Low fuel ....................................... 98
M
Malfunction indicator light ............94
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual seat adjustment ...............46
Manual transmission .................. 150
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................120N
New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................214
O
Object detection systems ...........175
Odometer ..................................... 90
Oil, engine .......................... 244, 248
OnStar ........................................ 108
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 139
P
Panoramic view system ..............184
Parking ................................ 20, 142
Parking assist ............................ 175
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 119
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 253
Performing work ........................203
Power button .............................. 136
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power saving mode ....................137
Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................... 97
Puncture ..................................... 229
Q Quickheat ................................... 131
273RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 268
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 99
REACH ....................................... 262
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ...............99, 119, 211
Rear seats .................................... 51
Rear view camera ...................... 187
Rear window wiper and washer ..82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 244, 248
Refuelling ................................... 194
Registered trademarks ...............265
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................154
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93
Seat belts ..................................... 51Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat heating, rear .....................51
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......144
Selective ride control ..................155
Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ............................... 133, 241
Service display ............................ 92
Service information ....................241
Service vehicle soon .................... 94
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ..............99, 182
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 214
Software acknowledgement .......263
Software update ......................... 264
Spare wheel ............................... 229
Speed limiter....................... 100, 160
Speedometer ............................... 90
Sport mode ................................ 157
Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................138
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop engine .................................. 95
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68Sunvisor lights ........................... 121
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 95
T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 211
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 219
Tow bar....................................... 196 Towing ................................ 196, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................197
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Trailer coupling ........................... 196
Trailer stability assist .................200
Trailer towing ............................. 197
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................147
Tread depth ............................... 223
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turn lights ............................ 93, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 224
Tyre deflation detection system . 222
Tyre designations ......................221
Tyre pressure ............................ 221
Tyre pressures ........................... 257
Tyre repair kit ............................. 225