Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transport Mode, deactivating
Vehicles arrive at Dealerships with the Telematic system in Transport Mode. This limits battery power drain during transport and storage.
Transport Mode must be deactivated using an OBD program function before delivery to the customer.
Deactivate Telematics Transport Mode and enable Telematics function by using VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Testing and Service System in operating mode "Vehicle Self Diagnosis".
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed
- VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Testing and Service System
- Cable adapter VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3
- Connect VAS 5051 with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC) and select operating mode "Self Diagnosis"
- Select vehicle system (address word) "75 - Telematics"
- Select Function "10 - Adaptation" and press ">" to confirm
- Locate Channel 3
- Enter value "0" (Deactivate Transport Mode - Enable Telematics system)
- Remaining steps as prompted by tester.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.