324Customer informationOperating 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
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.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 which 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.
326Customer informationOnline servicesIf your vehicle has a radio networkconnection, this allows data to be
exchanged between your vehicle and other systems. The radio network
connection is made possible by
means of a transmitter device in your
vehicle or a mobile device provided
by you (e.g. a smartphone). Online
functions can be used via this radio
network connection. These include
online services and applications /
apps provided to you by the
manufacturer or other providers.
Proprietary services
In the case of the manufacturer's
online services, the relevant functions are described by the manufacturer in
an appropriate location (e.g. Owner's
Manual, the manufacturer's website) and the associated data protection
information is provided. Personal
data may be used to provide online
services. Data exchange for this
purpose takes place via a protected
connection, e.g. using the
manufacturer's IT systems provided
for the purpose. Collection,processing and use of personal data
for the purposes of preparation of services take place solely on the
basis of legal permission, e.g. in the
case of a legally prescribed
emergency communication system or a contractual agreement, or by virtue
of consent.
You can activate or deactivate the services and functions (which are
subject to charges to some extent)
and, in some cases, the vehicle's
entire radio network connection. This
does not include statutory functions
and services such as an emergency
communication system.
Third party services If you make use of online services
from other providers (third parties),
these services are subject to the
liability and data protection and usage conditions of the provider in question.
The manufacturer frequently has no
influence over the content exchanged
in this regard.Therefore, please note the nature,
scope and purpose of the collection
and use of personal data within the
scope of third party services provided by the service provider in question.
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and immobiliser.
It is also used in connection with
conveniences such as radio remote
controls for door locking / unlocking and starting. RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.
349Step............................................ 337
Stop engine ................................ 100
Stop-start system.......... 18, 103, 228
Storage ................................. 73, 339
Storage compartments .................73
Storage net ............................. 74, 75
Stored stations............................ 145
Sun visors .................................... 43
Suspension height ......................231
Suspension seat ........................... 47
Switching on/off .......................... 129
Swivelling shelf ............................. 74
Symbols ......................................... 4
Symbols overview ...................... 190
System settings .......................... 139
T
Tachograph ........................ 104, 109
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tailboard..................................... 328
Tail lights ................................... 280
Technical data ............................ 335
Text information (Radio text) ......148
Theft-deterrent feature ..............120
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Thumbnails ................................. 161
Time............................................ 129
Tipper operation ......................... 330
Tone settings .............................. 137
Toolbox ....................................... 334Tools .......................................... 290
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Touch operation overview ..........136
Touchscreen ............................... 105
Tow bar....................................... 265
Towing ........................................ 265
Towing another vehicle .............307
Towing a trailer ........................... 265
Towing equipment .....................266
Towing eye ................................. 306
Towing the vehicle .....................306
Traction Control system ............. 247
Traffic announcements (TA) .......148
Traffic announcement volume ....138
Traffic information .......................183
Traffic info service ......................164
Traffic safety ....................... 118, 193
Trailer coupling ........................... 265
Trailer stability assist .................266
Trailer towing ............................. 265
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........94, 241
Tread depth ............................... 294
Treble ......................................... 137
Trip computer ....................108, 129
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Trip report ................................... 129
Turbo engine warm-up ...............227
Turn lights ............................ 98, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 295Tyre changing............................. 299
Tyre designations ......................291
Tyre pressure ............................ 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 102, 292
Tyre pressures ........................... 318
Tyre repair kit ............................. 296
Tyres .......................................... 291
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 295
U Underseat storage .......................75
Unpairing a mobile phone ..........197
Update FM list ............................ 147
Updating stations list ..................147
Upholstery .................................. 310
Usage ................. 129, 144, 152, 166
USB drive ................................... 153
USB drives.................................. 154
USB memory stick ..............164, 166
USB port ..................................... 153
USB socket ........................... 88, 154
Using smartphone applications ..163
Using the display screen ............129
Using the Infotainment system ...129
Using this manual ..................3, 118
V
Variable effort steering ...............100
Vehicle battery ...................274, 304
Vehicle checks ...................270, 334