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Vehicle data recording and privacy11
Vehicle data recording and
privacy
Electronic control units are installed in your
vehicle. These control units process data received
from the vehicle's sensors, for example, or data
they generate themselves or exchange with
each other. Some of these control units are
required for the correct operation of your vehicle,
some others assist you while driving (driving or
manoeuvring aids), while others provide comfort
or infotainment functions.
The following contains general information about
how data is processed within the vehicle.
You will find additional information about the
specific data which is downloaded, stored
and transmitted to third parties and what it
is used for in your vehicle under the keyword
"Data protection". This information is directly
associated with the references for the functions
in question contained in the corresponding
vehicle handbook, or in the general terms and
conditions of sale.
This information is also available online.
Vehicle operating data
The control units process the data used for the
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example:
–
In
formation about the state of the vehicle
(e.g. speed, travel time, lateral acceleration,
wheel rotation rate, fastened seat belts display). –
En
vironmental conditions (e.g. temperature,
rain sensor, distance sensor).
As a general rule, this data is temporary, is
not stored for longer than one operating cycle
and is only used within the vehicle itself. The
control units often record this data (including
the vehicle's key). This function allows either the
temporary or permanent storage of information
about the state of the vehicle, stresses on
components, servicing requirements, as well as
events and technical errors.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, the
data stored is as follows:
–
O
perating state of system components
(e.g. filling level, tyre pressures, battery charge
status).
–
Faults and malfunctions in import
ant system
components (e.g. lamps, brakes).
–
Sy
stem reactions in specific driving situations
(e.g. deployment of an airbag, triggering of
stability control and braking systems).
–
In
formation about events which have damaged
the vehicle.
–
For electric and rechargeable h
ybrid vehicles,
the traction battery charge level and the
estimated driving range.
In particular circumstances (e.g. if the vehicle has
detected a malfunction), it may be necessary to
record data which would otherwise simply not be
stored.
When taking your vehicle in for servicing
(e.g. repairs, maintenance), the stored operating
data may be read along with the vehicle's identification number and used if necessary.
The personnel working for the servicing network
(e.g. garages, manufacturers) or third parties
(e.g. roadside assistance agents) may read the
vehicle's data. This also applies to work carried
out under warranty and quality assurance
measures.
This data is generally read via the OBD (On-Board
Diagnostics) port fitted by law to the vehicle. It
is used to report on the technical state of the
vehicle or its components and facilitates the
diagnosis of malfunctions, in compliance with
warranty obligations and for quality improvement.
This data, in particular the information relating
to stress on components, technical events,
operator errors and other malfunctions, is
sent to the Manufacturer, if necessary, along
with the vehicle's identification number. The
Manufacturer's liability may also be engaged. The
Manufacturer may also use the operating data
taken from the vehicle for product recalls. This
data may also be used to check the customer's
warranty and any claims made under warranty.
Any malfunctions stored in the vehicle may be
reset by an after-sales service company during
servicing or repair work, or at your request. Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and personalised settings
may be saved in the vehicle and modified or
reinitialised at any time.
213Alphabetical index
360 Vision 140
A
ABS 79
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
147–148
Accessories
76
Active LED Vision
65
Active Safety Brake
128, 130
Active Scan Suspension
105
Active suspension
105
Adaptive headlamp lighting
67
AdBlue®
19, 165
AdBlue® tank
166
Additive, Diesel
163
Adjusting headlamps
65
Adjusting head restraints
43
Adjusting seat
43–44
Adjusting the air distribution
50, 52
Adjusting the air flow
50, 52
Adjusting the headlamp beam height
65
Adjusting the height and reach
of the steering wheel
46
Adjusting the seat angle
44
Adjusting the seat belt height
82
Adjusting the temperature
51
Adjusting the time
23, 208
Advice on care and maintenance
146, 167
Advice on driving
8, 96–97
Airbags
83–87
Airbags, curtain 85–86
Airbags, front
84–85, 88
Airbags, lateral
84–85
Air conditioning
50–51
Air conditioning, automatic
53
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic
51
Air intake
52–53
Air vents
49
Alarm
37–38
Amplifier, audio
58
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
79
Antitheft / Immobiliser
27
Applications
24
Armrest, front
58
Armrest, rear
60
Assistance call
77–78
Assistance, emergency braking
80, 130
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
205
B
Battery, 12 V 159, 163, 181–185
Battery, ancillaries
181
Battery, charging
181–182, 184
Battery, remote control
31
Blanking screen (snow shield)
158
Blind
40–41
Blind spot monitoring
135
BlueHDi
19, 163, 170
Bluetooth (hands-free)
202
Bluetooth (telephone) 202
Bodywork
168
Bonnet
160
Boot
32–34, 62
Brake discs
164
Brake lamps
179
Brakes
164
Braking
105
Braking assistance system
79–80
Braking, automatic emergency
128, 130
Braking, dynamic emergency
100–101
Bulbs (changing)
178–179
C
Capacity, fuel tank 143
Care of the bodywork
168
Central locking
29–30
Changing a bulb
178–179
Changing a fuse
180
Changing a wheel
171, 175
Changing a wiper blade
73–74
Changing the remote control battery
31
Changing to free-wheeling
166
Charge level indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
21
Charger, induction
57
Charger, wireless
57
Charging cable
149
Charging cable
(Rechargeable hybrid)
147–148, 154
