Customer information213Operating 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
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 datawhich 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.
216IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 148
Adjustable air vents ...................113
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........75
Airbag deactivation ................43, 75
Airbag label................................... 38 Airbag system .............................. 38
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 114
Air conditioning system .............. 107
Air intake .................................... 114
Air vents...................................... 113
Antilock brake system ................ 123
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......77
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................191
Ashtrays ....................................... 67
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................27
Automatic light control .................99
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery voltage ............................. 89
Belts.............................................. 36
Bonnet ....................................... 150
Brake and clutch fluid .................196
Brake and clutch system .............76Brake assist ............................... 125
Brake fluid .................................. 153
Brakes ............................... 123, 153
Breakdown.................................. 190
Bulb replacement ....................... 155
C Capacities .................................. 205
Catalytic converter .....................122
Central locking system ................21
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 75
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 67
City mode ................................... 128
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............106
Clock ............................................ 65
Code ............................................. 87
Control indicators.......................... 72
Control of the vehicle .................115
Controls ........................................ 61
Convex shape .............................. 26
Coolant and antifreeze ...............196
Cruise control ...................... 79, 129
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
219Service information ....................195
Service vehicle soon .................... 76
Side airbag system ......................42
Side blind spot alert ....................141
Sidelights ...................................... 98
Side turn lights ........................... 162
Software acknowledgement .......210
Spare wheel ............................... 182
Speed limiter............................... 130
Speedometer ............................... 68
Starting and operating ................116
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................117
Steering ...................................... 116
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 61
Steering wheel controls ...............61
Stop-start system........................ 118
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 29
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 68
Tail lights ................................... 159
Three-point seat belt .................... 37
Tools .......................................... 169
Towing ........................................ 190
Towing the vehicle .....................190Traction Control system ............. 125
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 175
Trip odometer .............................. 68
Turn lights ............................ 74, 101
Tyre chains ................................ 176
Tyre designations ......................171
Tyre pressure ............................ 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 78, 172
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 177
U Upholstery .................................. 194
Uplevel Display ............................. 80
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 153
Vehicle checks............................ 150
Vehicle data ................................ 200
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 212
Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....198
Vehicle jack ................................ 169
Vehicle messages .......................87
Vehicle personalisation ...............90
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 149
Vehicle tools ............................... 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 106
W
Warning chimes ........................... 89
Warning lights ............................... 68
Warning triangle .......................... 57
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 152
Wheel changing .........................181
Wheel covers ............................. 176
Wheels and tyres .......................170
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27
Windscreen wiper and washer ....62
Winter tyres ............................... 170
Wiper blade replacement ..........155