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Event data recorders
14Recording event data
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:
–
Information about the state of the vehicle
(e.g.
speed, travel time, lateral acceleration,
wheel rotation rate, fastened seat belts display).
–
Environmental 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:
–
Operating state of system components
(e.g.
filling level, tyre pressures, battery charge
status).
–
Faults and malfunctions in important system
components (e.g.
lamps, brakes).
–
System reactions in specific driving situations
(e.g.
deployment of an airbag, triggering of
stability control and braking systems).
–
Information about events which have
damaged the vehicle.
–
For electric and rechargeable hybrid 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.
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Event data recorders
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, this
may include:
–
Seat and steering wheel position settings.
–
Chassis and air conditioning settings.
–
Personalised settings such as the interior
lighting.
Y
ou can enter your own data into the functions
of your vehicle's audio and telematic system, as
part of the selected functionalities.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level,
this
may
include:
–
Multimedia data such as music, videos or
photos to be read by an integrated multimedia
system.
–
Address book data to be used with an
integrated hands-free system or with an
integrated navigation system.
–
Entered destinations.
–
Data regarding the use of online services.
This data for the comfort and infotainment
functions may be stored locally in the vehicle
or saved to a device that you have connected
to the vehicle (e.g.
smartphone, USB memory
stick or MP3 player). Data that you have entered
yourself may be deleted at any time.
This data may also be transmitted outside the
vehicle at your request, particularly when using
online services in line with the settings that you
have selected. 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 in order to operate it using
the vehicle's integrated controls. Images and
sounds from the smartphone can be transmitted
through the audio and telematics system.
Specific information is simultaneously sent
to your smartphone. Depending on the type
of
integration,
this includes data such as location,
day/night mode and other general information
about the vehicle. For more information, please
refer to the user instructions for the vehicle or the
audio and telematics system.
Integrating a smartphone allows you to use
its applications, such as a navigation app or
music player. No other
integration between
the smartphone and the vehicle is possible, in
particular active access to vehicle data. How the
data is processed subsequently is determined
by the supplier of the application being used.
The ability the change settings depends on the
application in question and on the operating
system installed on your smartphone.
Online services
If your vehicle is connected to a wireless
network, data can be exchanged between
your vehicle and other systems. Connection
to a wireless network is made possible
via a transmitter located in your vehicle or a mobile
device that you have provided (e.g.
smartphone).
The online services can be used via this wireless
connection.
These include online services and
applications (apps) provided to you by the
Manufacturer or other suppliers.
Exclusive services
As regards the Manufacturer's online services,
the corresponding functions are described by
the Manufacturer in an appropriate medium
(e.g.
handbook, Manufacturer's website) and the
information about data protection is provided.
Personal data may be used for online services.
The exchange of data for this purpose takes
place over a secure connection, using for
example the Manufacturer's dedicated computer
systems. The collection, processing and use of
personal data for the development of services
are carried out solely on the basis of a legal
authorisation, for example in the case of a
legal emergency call system or a contractual
agreement or else under a consent agreement.
You can activate or deactivate the services and
functions (some may be chargeable) and, in
some cases, the vehicle's entire connection to
the wireless network. This does not include the
statutory functions and services such as the
emergency or assistance call system.
Third-party services
If you use online services provided by other
(third-party) suppliers, these services are subject
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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 29
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
71
Accessories
28
Active Safety Brake
90–92
AdBlue®
86
AdBlue® tank
87
Adjusting the date
21
Adjusting the seat angle
18
Adjusting the seat belt height
60–61
Adjusting the time
21
Advice on care and maintenance
70, 88
Advice on driving
6, 69–70
Airbags
35, 37
Airbags, curtain
35
Airbags, front
62–63
Airbags, lateral
35
Air conditioning
23, 39–40
Air conditioning, additional
39–40
Air conditioning, automatic
24
Air conditioning, manual
24
Air vents
23
Alarm
27–28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
29
Armrest, front
19
ASR
29
Assistance, emergency braking
29, 64
Audible warning
28
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
173–174
Audio system
134
B
Battery 45
Battery, 12 V
111–112, 102
Battery, ancillaries
102
Blind spot sensors
61
BlueHDi
14, 83
Bluetooth (hands-free)
137, 177–178
Bluetooth (telephone)
137, 177–178
Bodywork
89
Bonnet
79
Brake discs
85
Brakes
85
Braking, automatic emergency
90–92
Brightness
8
Bulbs (changing)
97
Bulbs (changing, type)
97
C
Cable, audio 136, 145
Cable, Jack
136, 145
Capacity, fuel tank
68
Care of the bodywork
89
CCS (Combined Charging System)
74
CD
145
CD, MP3
145
Centre console
4
Changing a bulb
97
Changing a fuse
101
Changing to free-wheeling
105
Charging cable (Electric) 71
Charging connector (Electric)
70, 101–103
Charging flap (Electric)
70, 101–103
Charging system (Electric)
5, 6, 69
Charging the traction battery
(Electric)
69, 101–103
Checking the levels
109–111
Checks
111 – 11 3
Checks, routine
111 – 11 3
Children
33
Child seats
33, 63–65
Cigar lighter
35
Cleaning (advice)
70, 116–117
Collision Risk Alert
90–92
Configuration, vehicle
15, 21
Container, AdBlue®
87
Control, heated seats
19
Control stalk, lighting
23
Control stalk, wipers
26
Control unit
71
Courtesy lamp, front
43–46
Courtesy lamp, rear
36
Courtesy lamps
36
Cruise control
85–86
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
144
Dashboard
4
Daytime running lamps, LED
23
193
Alphabetical index
Sensors (warnings) 53
Service indicator
13
Servicing
13, 83
Settings, equipment
15, 21
Sidelamps
23
Silent vehicle warning sound (Electric)
29, 42
Snow chains
103–104
Socket, auxiliary
136, 145
Socket, Jack
136, 145
Sockets, auxiliary
43–45
Speed limiter
83–84
Speed limit recognition
82–83
Speedometer
53
Stability control (ESC)
29
Stability control (ESP)
30
Starting a Diesel engine
69
Station, radio
135, 143
Steering mounted controls, audio
134, 142
Steering wheel adjustment
21
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive
89
Stop & Start
23, 31, 26, 33, 76–77, 79, 84, 104
Storage
43–45
Sunshine sensor
23
Super-fast charging (Electric)
102–103, 109
T
Tables of engines 136–137
Table, writing
43–45
Tank, fuel
68
Technical data 136–137
Telephone
137, 177–178
Temperature, coolant
14
Tools
119–124
Topping-up AdBlue®
87
Touch screen
141, 156
Touch screen audio-telematic system
141, 156
Towball, quickly detachable
104–106
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball
104–106
Towed loads
107
Towing another vehicle
104
Traction battery (Electric)
97–98, 109
Traction control (ASR)
57–58
Traffic information (TA)
135
Trip computer
22
Type of bulbs
97
Tyres
85
Tyre under-inflation detection
78–79
U
Under-inflation (detection) 78–79
USB
163–164, 172–173
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 159
Ventilation
35–36
Voice commands
166–168, 180–182
W
Wallbox (Electric) 71
Warning and indicator lamps
9
Warning lamps
9
Warning lamp, seat belts
60–61
Warnings and indicators
9
Washing
53
Washing (advice)
70, 116–117
Weights
107
Wheel, spare
85, 119–124
Window controls
18
Wipers
26
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
26