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Event data recorders
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, for example:
–
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 and is not stored
for longer than an operational cycle, and only
processed on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units 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 levels, 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 where 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 read 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.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be
stored in the vehicle and changed or reset at any
time.
Depending on the equipment level in question,
these include
–
seat and steering wheel position settings
–
chassis and air conditioning settings
–
custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the infotainment
functions for your vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in question,
these include
– multimedia data such as music, videos or
photos for playback in an integrated multimedia
system
– address book data for use with an integrated
hands-free system or an integrated navigation
system
– input destinations
– data on the use of online services
This data for comfort and infotainment functions
can be stored locally in the vehicle or be kept on
a device that you have connected to the vehicle
(e.g. a smartphone, USB stick or MP3 player).
Data that you have input yourself can be deleted
at any time.
This data can only be transmitted out of the
vehicle at your request, particularly when using
online services in accordance with the settings
selected by you.
Smartphone integration,
e.g. Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay
If your vehicle is equipped accordingly, you can
connect your smartphone or another mobile
device to the vehicle so that you can control it
via the controls integrated in the vehicle. The
smartphone image and sound can be output
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Alphabetical index
3D digital instrument panel 10
A
ABS 68
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
139
Accessories
65
Active Safety Brake
123–126
AdBlue®
20, 159
AdBlue® tank
160
Additive, Diesel
157
Adjusting headlamps
59
Adjusting head restraints
41
Adjusting seat
41–42
Adjusting the air distribution
47–48
Adjusting the air flow
47–48
Adjusting the date
207, 229
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel
43
Adjusting the lumbar support
42
Adjusting the seat angle
42
Adjusting the temperature
47–48
Adjusting the time
194, 206, 230
Advice on care and maintenance
55, 138, 162
Advice on driving
7, 84–85
Airbags
72–75
Airbags, curtain
73–74
Airbags, front
72–73, 76
Airbags, lateral
73
Air conditioning
46, 49
Air conditioning, automatic
48, 50
Air conditioning, manual
47
Air intake 49
Air vents
46
Alarm
38–39
Android Auto connection
203, 221
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
68
Antitheft / Immobiliser
31
Apple CarPlay connection
203, 220
Applications
221
Assistance call
66–67
Assistance, emergency braking
68, 125
Audible warning
66
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
191, 202, 225
B
Battery, 12 V 152, 157, 175–177
Battery, ancillaries
175
Battery, charging
176–177
Battery, remote control
35–36
Blanking screen (snow shield)
151
Blind
54
Blind spot sensors
122
BlueHDi
20, 157, 164
Bluetooth (hands-free)
192–193, 204, 226
Bluetooth (telephone)
192–193, 204–205, 226–227
Bodywork
162
Bonnet
153–154
Boot
37, 55
Brake discs
158
Brake lamps
174
Brakes
158
Braking 98
Braking assistance system
68
Braking, automatic emergency
123–126
Braking, dynamic emergency
90–91
Brightness
194, 206
Bulbs
173
Bulbs (changing)
171–173
C
Cable, audio 224
Cable, Jack
224
Capacity, fuel tank
136
Cap, fuel filler
136
Care of the bodywork
162
Central locking
33–34
Changing a bulb
171–173
Changing a fuse
175
Changing a wheel
165, 168
Changing a wiper blade
63
Changing the remote control battery
35
Changing to free-wheeling
178
Charge level indicator (Electric)
22
Charger, induction
52
Charger, wireless
52
Charging cable
140
Charging cable (Electric)
139
Charging connector (Electric)
139, 143, 145–146
Charging flap (Electric)
139, 143, 145–146
Charging system (Electric)
5, 8, 28, 137, 155
241
Alphabetical index
Park Assist 131
Parking brake
89, 158
Parking brake, electric
89–91, 158
Parking sensors, audible and visual
127
Parking sensors, front
128
Parking sensors, rear
127
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Electric)
28, 51
Pedestrian horn (Electric)
66, 85
Personalisation
11
Plates, identification
186
Player, Apple®
191, 202, 225
Player, USB
191, 201, 224
Port, USB
52, 191, 201, 203, 220, 224
Power
22
Power indicator (Electric)
8, 22
Pressures, tyres
158, 166, 168, 186
Pre-tensioning seat belts
71
Priming pump
164
Priming the fuel system
164
Profiles
206, 229
Protecting children
72, 74–81
Proximity Keyless Entry & Start
32
Public fast charging station
139, 144
Puncture
166, 168
R
Radar (warnings) 103
Radio
189–191, 199–200, 223
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting -
DAB)
190, 201, 224
Range, AdBlue® 20, 157
RDS
190, 200, 223
Reading lamps
53–54
Rear screen, demisting
50
Recharging the battery
176–177
Recharging the traction battery
(Electric)
137, 140, 143, 145–146
Recirculation, air
49
Recovery
178–180
Recovery of the vehicle
178–179
Reduction of electrical load
153
Regeneration of the particle filter
157
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)
97–98
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system
103
Reinitialising the remote control
36
Reminder, key in ignition
87
Reminder, lighting on
57
Remote control
30–34
Remotely operable functions
(Electric)
28, 51, 145
Removing a wheel
169–170
Removing the mat
53
Replacing bulbs
171–173
Replacing fuses
175
Replacing the air filter
157
Replacing the oil filter
157
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
157
Reservoir, screenwash
156
Reset trip
24
Rev counter
10Reversing camera 104, 129–130
Reversing lamps
174
Roof bars
150
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
164
S
Safety, children 72, 74–81
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
157
Screen menu map
203
Screens, very cold conditions
151
Screenwash
62
Screenwash, front
62
Screenwash, rear
62
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
21, 159
Seat angle
42
Seat belts
70–71, 76
Seat belts, rear
70
Seat, rear bench
45
Seats, electric
42
Seats, front
41–42
Seats, heated
43
Seats, rear
45–46, 75
Selector, gear
94–97
Sensors (warnings)
104
Serial number, vehicle
186
Service indicator
19, 23
Servicing
19, 157–159
Settings, equipment
27
Settings, system
194, 206, 229
Shield, snow
151
Sidelamps
58, 172, 174