Customer information219Operating 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.
224I
Identification plate .....................204
Ignition switch positions .............118
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 80
Indicators ...................................... 69
Info Display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 81
Instrument cluster ........................69
Instrument panel fuse box .........174
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 104
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 198
Interior lighting ............................ 104
Interior lights ...................... 104, 170
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......127
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 193
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......78, 147
Lashing eyes ............................... 58
Light switch .................................. 98Load compartment ................24, 55
Load compartment cover .............57
Loading information .....................59
Low fuel ....................................... 80
LPG ...................................... 71, 150
M Malfunction indicator light ............77
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 126
Manual transmission .................. 128
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel display ............................ 81
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
N New vehicle running-in ..............118
Number plate light .....................169
O
Object detection systems ...........139
Odometer ..................................... 69
Oil, engine .......................... 201, 205
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operate pedal ............................... 78
Outside temperature ....................65
Overrun cut-off ........................... 120P
Parking ................................ 17, 122
Parking assist ...................... 78, 139
Parking brake ............................ 130
Parking lights ............................. 103
Particulate filter ........................... 123
Performing work ........................156
Power outlets ............................... 67
Power steering.............................. 78
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 190
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 221
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 216
Reading lights ............................ 105
Rear floor storage cover ..............57
Rear fog light ...............80, 103, 167
Rear view camera ...................... 143
Rear window wiper and washer ..64
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Reduced engine power ................80
Refuelling ................................... 150
Registered trademarks ...............218
Retained power off .....................119
Reversing lights .........................103
Ride control systems ..................131
