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Recording 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
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Alphabetical index
Messages, quick 314Minimum traction battery charge level (Electric) 22Mirror, rear view 59Mirrors, door 58–59, 93, 191–192Misfuel prevention 200Mobile application 27–28, 98, 210Motor, electric 155, 217, 259
Mountings, ISOFIX 133, 144, 144–145MP3 CD 271
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Navigation 300–302Navigation, connected 303–305Net, cargo 60–62Net, high load retaining 82–83Number plate lamps 244
O
Obstacle detection 192Oil change 217Oil consumption 217OIl, engine 217On-board tools 230–231Opening the bonnet 215–216Opening the boot 30–31, 49Opening the doors 30–31, 42–43Opening to 180° 48
P
Pads, brake 221Paint 227, 264Paint colour code 264Paint, matt 227Panoramic glass sunroof 84Parcel shelf, rear 78
Parking brake 157, 221Parking brake, electric 157–160, 221Parking sensors, audible and visual 192Parking sensors, front 193Parking sensors, rear 192Passenger compartment temperature pre-conditioning (Electric) 28, 98Pedestrian horn (Electric) 11 4, 151Plates, identification 264Player, Apple® 272, 285, 3 11Player, MP3 CD 271Player, USB 270, 284, 310Port, USB 79, 270, 284, 286, 305, 310Power 21Power indicator (Electric) 9, 21Power mode 167Pressures, tyres 221, 232, 234, 264Pre-tensioning seat belts 121Priming the fuel system 229Profiles 289, 315Protecting children 122, 125–127, 129, 135–136, 144, 144–145, 144–145Public fast charging station 203, 209Puncture 231–232, 234–235
R
Radar (warnings) 172Radio 267–268, 282, 284, 308–309Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting - DAB) 269, 284, 310Range, AdBlue 20, 219RDS 282, 309
Rear screen, demisting 93Recharging the battery 250Recharging the traction battery 204Recharging the traction battery (Electric) 200, 208–209, 2 11Recirculation, air 90–92Recovery 252Recovery of the vehicle 252Reduction of electrical load 212Regeneration of the particle filter 220Regenerative braking (deceleration by engine braking) 166Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system 171Reinitialising the remote control 40Reminder, key in ignition 155Reminder, lighting on 102Remote control 30–34, 36, 38, 152Remote functions 210Remotely operable functions (Electric) 28, 98Removing a wheel 237–239Removing the mat 76Replacing bulbs 239–240, 243, 245Replacing fuses 245–247
