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.
270IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 201
Active emergency braking ....99, 170
Adaptive cruise control .........99, 162
AdBlue .................................. 97, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Advanced parking assist ............178
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................59, 94
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 50, 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 87
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............147
Autostop ............................... 98, 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131B
Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 104
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 203
Brake and clutch fluid .................244
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 153
Brake fluid .................................. 206
Brakes ............................... 151, 206
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 209
C Capacities .................................. 256
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............121
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 86
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 83
271Collision damage repair..............262
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............244
Cruise control ...................... 99, 157
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............259
DEF ............................................ 144
Deflation detection system ...........97
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......208
Door open .................................. 100
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 191
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 196
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 215Electric parking brake ...........95, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 154
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......203
Engine compartment fuse box ...216
Engine coolant ........................... 205
Engine coolant temperature ........96
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 251
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................247
Engine oil ................... 204, 244, 248
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................265
Exhaust filter ......................... 97, 143
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 236
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................13, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 169
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights .............99, 119, 210
Front pedestrian protection ........174
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 193
Fuel for diesel engines ..............193
Fuel for petrol engines ...............193
Fuel gauge ................................... 91
Fuses ......................................... 215
G Gauges ......................................... 90
Gear shifting ................................. 96
General information ...................196
Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132
H Halogen headlights ....................209
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 113
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