304Customer informationVehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders
Electronic control units are installed in
your vehicle. Control units process
data which is received by vehicle
sensors, for example, or which they
generate themselves or exchange
amongst themselves. Some control
units are necessary for the safe
functioning of your vehicle, others
assist you while you drive (driver
assistance systems), while others
provide comfort or infotainment
functions.
The following contains general
information about data processing in
the vehicle. You will find additional
information as to which specific data
is uploaded, stored and passed on to third parties and for what purpose in
your vehicle under the key word Data Protection closely linked to the
references for the affected functional
characteristics in the relevant owner's manual or in the general terms of
sale. These are also available online.Operating data in the vehicle
Control 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 allowinformation to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on technical equipment
level, 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 when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
308IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 229
Active bonnet ................................ 72
Active emergency braking ..........194
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 181
AdBlue ................................ 109, 162
Adjustable air vents ...................149
Airbag and belt tensioners .........106
Airbag deactivation ..............64, 106
Airbag label................................... 59
Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 150
Air conditioning system .............. 140
Air intake .................................... 150
Air vents...................................... 149
All-wheel drive ........................... 170
Antilock brake system ................ 170
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................273
Armrest ................................... 54, 56
Armrest storage ........................... 75
Ashtrays ....................................... 96 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic dimming ......................40
Automatic light control ...............130
Automatic locking ........................28Automatic transmission .............165
Autostop ..................................... 157
Auxiliary heater ........................... 149
B Baselevel display ........................111
Battery discharge protection ......139
Belts.............................................. 57 BlueInjection ............................... 162
Bonnet ....................................... 231
Brake and clutch fluid .................279
Brake and clutch system ...........107
Brake assist ............................... 173
Brake fluid .................................. 234
Brakes ............................... 170, 234
Breakdown.................................. 271
Bulb replacement ....................... 238
C Capacities .................................. 292
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................162
Central locking system ................26
Centre console lighting ..............138
Centre console storage ...............75
Changing tyre and wheel size ...259
Charging system ........................ 106
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
310HHalogen headlights ....................238
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............134
Headlight flash ........................... 132
Headlight range adjustment ......132
Headlights................................... 129
Headlights when driving abroad 132
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Head-up display.......................... 118 Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................89
Heated windscreen .......................44
Heating .................................. 55, 56
High beam ......................... 110, 130
High beam assist ................110, 130
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 90
I
Identification plate .....................281
Ignition switch positions .............152
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 110
Indicators .................................... 101
Inductive charging ........................95
Info Display ................................. 117
Instrument cluster ........................97
Instrument panel fuse box .........252Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 136
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........176
Interior care ............................... 275
Interior lighting ............................ 136
Interior lights ...................... 137, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......168
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 269
K
Key, memorised settings ..............26
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane change alert .......................207
Lane keep assist ................108, 218
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...........110, 133, 240
Lighting features .........................138
Light switch ................................ 129
Load compartment ................30, 76
Load compartment cover .............79
Loading information .....................86
Low fuel ..................................... 109M
Malfunction indicator light ..........106
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode ............................. 166
Manual seat adjustment ...............49
Manual transmission .................. 169
Massage ....................................... 56
Memorised settings ......................26
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................136
N New vehicle running-in ..............152
Number plate light .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........199
Odometer ................................... 102 Oil, engine .......................... 279, 283
Outside temperature ....................93
Overrun cut-off ........................... 157
P Panoramic view system ..............209
Parking ................................ 19, 159
Parking assist ...................... 40, 199
Parking brake ............................ 171
Parking lights ............................. 136
Particulate filter ........................... 160
Pedestrian detection ...................111
Performance .............................. 288
311Performing work ........................231
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 94
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 109
Puncture ..................................... 265
Q Quickheat ................................... 149
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 307
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 301
Reading lights ............................ 137
Rear cross traffic alert ................213
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .............110, 135, 242
Rear seats .................................... 56
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 211
Rear window wiper and washer ..92
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 279, 283
Refuelling ................................... 223 Registered trademarks ...............303
Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................136
Ride control systems ..................174Roof.............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 86
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S
Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net .................................... 82
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................55
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......162
Selector lever.............................. 165
Service ............................... 150, 278
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................278
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn lights ........................... 247
Software acknowledgement .......301
Software update ......................... 303
Spare wheel ............................... 265
Speed limiter....................... 111, 180 Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................152Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 89
Steering wheel controls ...............89
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 74
Storage compartments .................74
Sunglasses storage .....................75
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 138
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 253
Tow bar....................................... 225 Towing ................................ 225, 271
Towing another vehicle .............272
Towing equipment .....................226
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 295
Towing the vehicle .....................271
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 225
312Trailer stability assist .................228
Trailer towing ............................. 225
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................165
Tread depth ............................... 258
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn lights .......................... 105, 135
Tyre chains ................................ 260
Tyre designations ......................255
Tyre pressure ............................ 255
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 109, 256
Tyre pressures ........................... 293
Tyre repair kit ............................. 260
U
Upholstery .................................. 275
Uplevel display ........................... 111
USB port ....................................... 94
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 117
Vehicle battery ........................... 235
Vehicle checks............................ 231
Vehicle data ................................ 283
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 304
Vehicle detected ahead ..............111
Vehicle dimensions .................... 291
Vehicle identification number ....281Vehicle jack ................................ 253
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............123
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 230
Vehicle tools ............................... 253
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilating ..................................... 55
W
Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 101
Warning triangle .......................... 84
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 234
Wheel changing .........................265
Wheel covers ............................. 259
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....90
Winter tyres ............................... 254
Wiper blade replacement ..........237