264Customer 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.
270Headlights when driving abroad 114
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 40
Heated steering wheel .................78
Heated windscreen .......................41
Heating .................................. 49, 50
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 97, 113
High beam assist ..........................97
Hill start assist ........................... 153
Horn ....................................... 13, 79
I Identification plate .....................244
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser .................................. 36
Indicators ...................................... 89
Inductive charging ........................85
Info Display ................................. 101
Instrument cluster ........................86
Instrument panel fuse box .........216
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 237
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 119, 213
Interior mirrors .............................. 38Interruption of power supply ......148
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 231
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......95, 187
Lane keep assist ..................95, 188
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
LED headlights .............97, 114, 209
Lighting features .........................120
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................29, 68
Load compartment cover .............70
Loading information .....................75
Low beam ..................................... 97
Low fuel ....................................... 97
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual seat adjustment ...............45
Manual transmission .................. 149
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................119N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................213
O
Object detection systems ...........174
Odometer ..................................... 89
Oil, engine .......................... 242, 246
OnStar ........................................ 107
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P
Panoramic view system ..............183
Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 174
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 251
Performing work ........................202
Power button .............................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power saving mode ....................136
Power seat adjustment ................47
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................... 96
Puncture ..................................... 228
Q Quickheat ................................... 130
271RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 266
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 98
REACH ....................................... 260
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ...............98, 118, 210
Rear seats .................................... 50
Rear view camera ...................... 186
Rear window wiper and washer ..81
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 242, 246
Refuelling ................................... 193
Registered trademarks ...............263
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................153
Roller blinds ................................. 41
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 75
Roof rack ..................................... 74
S Safety net .................................... 72
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 50Seat heating ................................. 49
Seat heating, rear .....................50
Seat position ................................ 44
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selective ride control ..................154
Selector lever ............................. 146
Service ............................... 132, 239
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................239
Service vehicle soon .................... 93
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ..............98, 181
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn lights ........................... 213
Software acknowledgement .......261
Software update ......................... 262
Spare wheel ............................... 228
Speed limiter......................... 99, 159
Speedometer ............................... 89
Sport mode ................................ 156
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 78
Steering wheel controls ...............78
Stop engine .................................. 94
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage compartments .................67Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 94
T
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tailgate ......................................... 29
Tail lights ................................... 210
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 218
Tow bar....................................... 195 Towing ................................ 195, 233
Towing another vehicle .............234
Towing equipment .....................196
Towing the vehicle .....................233
Trailer coupling ........................... 195
Trailer stability assist .................199
Trailer towing ............................. 196
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 222
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turn lights ............................ 92, 117
Tyre chains ................................ 223
Tyre deflation detection system . 221
Tyre designations ......................219
Tyre pressure ............................ 220
Tyre pressures ........................... 255
Tyre repair kit ............................. 223