Mercedes-Benz GLC : Data processing in the vehicle / Electronic control units
Electronic control units are installed in your vehicle.
Control units process data which, for example,
they receive from vehicle sensors, generate
themselves or exchange between themselves.
Some control units are required for the safe
operation of your vehicle, some assist you when
driving, such as driver assistance systems, while
others enable comfort or infotainment functions.
The following provides you with general information
regarding data processing in the vehicle.
Additional information regarding exactly which
data in your vehicle are collected, saved and
transmitted to third parties and for what purpose,
can be found in the information directly
related to the functional characteristics in question
in their respective operating instructions.
This information is also available on line and,
depending on the vehicle equipment, digitally.
Every vehicle is identified by a unique vehicle
identification number. Depending on the country,
this vehicle identification number can be
used by, for example, governmental authorities
to determine the identity of the owner...
Other information:
NOTE Damage caused by the trailer
coming loose
If the tongue weight used is too low, the
trailer may come loose.
The tongue weight must
not be below
110.2 lbs (50 kg).
Use a tongue weight that
is as close as
possible to the maximum permissible
tongue weight...
DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch off the
engine before
opening the tailgate...