302Customer 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.
306IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 228
Active bonnet ................................ 71
Active emergency braking ..........193
Adaptive cruise control .......109, 180
AdBlue ................................ 108, 161
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners .........105
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 105
Airbag label................................... 58
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 149
Air conditioning system .............. 139
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
All-wheel drive ........................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 169
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....106
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Appearance care ........................272
Armrest ................................... 53, 55
Armrest storage ........................... 74
Ashtrays ....................................... 95 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic dimming ......................39
Automatic light control ...............129
Automatic locking ........................28Automatic transmission .............164
Autostop ..................................... 156
Auxiliary heater ........................... 148
B Baselevel display ........................110
Battery discharge protection ......138
Belts.............................................. 56 BlueInjection ............................... 161
Bonnet ....................................... 230
Brake and clutch fluid .................277
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 172
Brake fluid .................................. 233
Brakes ............................... 169, 233
Breakdown.................................. 270
Bulb replacement ....................... 237
C Capacities .................................. 290
Cargo management system ........80
Catalytic converter .....................161
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............137
Centre console storage ...............74
Changing tyre and wheel size ...258
Charging system ........................ 105
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 64
308HHalogen headlights ....................237
Hand brake ................................. 169
Hazard warning flashers ............133
Headlight flash ........................... 131
Headlight range adjustment ......131
Headlights................................... 128
Headlights when driving abroad 131
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Head-up display.......................... 117 Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................88
Heated windscreen .......................43
Heating .................................. 54, 55
High beam ......................... 109, 129
High beam assist ................109, 129
Hill start assist ........................... 172
Horn ....................................... 13, 89
I
Identification plate .....................279
Ignition switch positions .............151
Immobiliser .......................... 37, 109
Indicators .................................... 100
Inductive charging ........................94
Info Display ................................. 116
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........251Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 135
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 274
Interior lighting ............................ 135
Interior lights ...................... 136, 247
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply ......167
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 268
K
Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane change alert .......................206
Lane keep assist ................107, 217
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...........109, 132, 239
Lighting features .........................137
Light switch ................................ 128
Load compartment ................29, 75
Load compartment cover .............78
Loading information .....................85
Low fuel ..................................... 108M
Malfunction indicator light ..........105
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode ............................. 165
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 168
Massage ....................................... 55
Memorised settings ......................25
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................135
N New vehicle running-in ..............151
Number plate light .....................247
O
Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 101 Oil, engine .......................... 277, 281
Outside temperature ....................92
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Panoramic view system ..............208
Parking ................................ 18, 158
Parking assist ...................... 39, 198
Parking brake ............................ 170
Parking lights ............................. 135
Particulate filter ........................... 159
Pedestrian detection ...................110
Performance .............................. 286
309Performing work ........................230
Power button .............................. 152
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 264
Q Quickheat ................................... 148
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 305
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 299
Reading lights ............................ 136
Rear cross traffic alert ................212
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .............109, 134, 241
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ..91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 277, 281
Refuelling ................................... 222 Registered trademarks ...............301
Retained power off .....................154
Reversing lights .........................135
Ride control systems ..................173Roof.............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 85
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Selector lever.............................. 164
Service ............................... 149, 276
Service display .......................... 103
Service information ....................276
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................205
Sidelights .................................... 128
Side turn lights ........................... 246
Software acknowledgement .......299
Software update ......................... 301
Spare wheel ............................... 264
Speed limiter....................... 110, 179 Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................151Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 151
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunglasses storage .....................74
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 102
Tail lights ................................... 241
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 252
Tow bar....................................... 224 Towing ................................ 224, 270
Towing another vehicle .............271
Towing equipment .....................225
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 293
Towing the vehicle .....................270
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 107
Traffic sign assistant ...........110, 213
Trailer coupling ........................... 224
310Trailer stability assist .................227
Trailer towing ............................. 224
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................164
Tread depth ............................... 257
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn lights .......................... 104, 134
Tyre chains ................................ 259
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 108, 255
Tyre pressures ........................... 291
Tyre repair kit ............................. 259
U
Upholstery .................................. 274
Uplevel display ........................... 110
USB port ....................................... 93
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 116
Vehicle battery ........................... 234
Vehicle checks............................ 230
Vehicle data ................................ 281
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 302
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 289
Vehicle identification number ....279Vehicle jack ................................ 252
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............122
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 229
Vehicle tools ............................... 252
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilating ..................................... 54
W
Warning chimes .........................121
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 83
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 233
Wheel changing .........................264
Wheel covers ............................. 258
Wheels and tyres .......................253
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper and washer ....89
Winter tyres ............................... 253
Wiper blade replacement ..........236