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Event data recorders
11Recording 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.

207
Alphabetical index
Lane departure warning active 129
Leather (care)
163
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes
62
Level, brake fluid
159
Level, engine coolant
19, 159
Level, engine oil
18, 158
Levels and checks
158–159
Level, screenwash fluid
66, 159
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs
62
Lighting dimmer
20
Lighting, directional
65
Lighting, exterior
61, 64
Lighting, guide-me home
63
Lighting, interior
57
Lighting, mood
57
Lighting, welcome
63
Loading
154–155
Load reduction mode
156
Locating your vehicle
26
Locking
26, 28
Locking from the inside
29
Locking the doors
29
Log, alerts
20
Long objects, transporting
58
Low fuel level
140
Lumbar
43
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 143–144
Maintenance (advice)
142, 162
Maintenance, routine
103, 159, 161
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations) 101
Map reading lamps
57
Markings, identification
184
Massage function
45
Massage, multi-point
45
Mat
57, 103
Menu short cuts
22
Mirror, rear view
47
Mirrors, door
46, 52, 131
Mirror, vanity
54
Mobile application
23, 53, 148, 150
Motor, electric
97, 141, 183
Motorised tailgate
32–33
Mountings, ISOFIX
82, 85–86
N
Net, luggage retaining 59
O
Obstacle detection 132
Oil change
158
Oil consumption
158
OIl, engine
158
On-board tools
60, 165–166
Opening the bonnet
157
Opening the boot
27, 32
Opening the doors
27, 31
Opening the windows
25
P
Pads, brake 160
Paint
162, 184
Paint colour code
184
Parcel shelf, rear
59
Parking brake, electric
91–93, 160
Parking sensors, audible and visual
132
Parking sensors, front
133
Parking sensors, rear
133
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Rechargeable hybrid)
23, 53
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)
70
Personalisation
11
Plates, identification
184
Port, USB
54, 58
Post Collision Safety Brake
73
Power
19
Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
8, 19
Pressures, tyres
160, 167, 184
Pre-tensioning seat belts
76
Profiles
186
Protecting children
77, 79–84
Proximity Keyless Entry & Start
27
Puncture
166–167, 169
R
Radar (warnings) 102
Radio
195–196
Reading lamps
57
READY lamp
157

208
Alphabetical index
Rear screen, demisting 52
Rear traffic alert
137
Rechargeable hybrid engine
8, 22, 157, 178, 183
Rechargeable hybrid system
6, 8, 22,
90, 97, 141
Recharging the battery
173–174, 176
Recharging the traction battery
145
Recharging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)
141, 148–150
Recirculation, air
51–52
Recovery
178–180
Recovery of the vehicle
178–179
Reduction of electrical load
156
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)
95
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system
101
Reinitialising the remote control
31
Reminder, lighting on
61–62
Remote control
25–29
Remote functions
150
Remotely operable functions (Rechargeable
hybrid)
23, 53
Removing a wheel
170–171
Removing the mat
57
Replacing bulbs
171–172
Replacing fuses
173
Replacing the air filter
160
Replacing the oil filter
160
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
160
Reservoir, screenwash
159Reset trip 20–21
Reversing camera
102, 134–135
Reversing lamps
172
Roof bars
154–155
Roof, opening
39
S
Safety, children 77, 79–84
Screens, very cold conditions
155
Screenwash
66
Screenwash, front
66
Seat angle
43
Seat belts
75–76, 82
Seat belts, rear
75
Seat, rear bench
47
Seats, electric
43–44
Seats, front
42–44
Seats, heated
44
Seats, rear
47–48, 80
Selector, gear
93, 95–96
Semi-automatic lane changing
120
Sensors (warnings)
102
Serial number, vehicle
184
Service indicator
17
Servicing
17, 159, 161
Settings, equipment
11, 22
Sidelamps
62
Silent vehicle warning sound (Rechargeable
hybrid)
70
Ski flap
58
Smartphone
23–24, 55
Snow chains 101, 155–156
Snow screen
155
Socket, 12 V accessory
54, 60
Speakers
55
Speed adjustment during cornering
119
Speed limiter
106–108
Speed limit recognition
104–105
Speedometer
103
Sport mode
96–97
Spotlamps, side
64
Stability control (ESC)
72, 74
Starting the engine
90
Starting the vehicle
89–90, 95
Starting using another battery
90, 174
State of charge, battery
22
Station, radio
195–196
Steering wheel
45, 103
Steering wheel, adjustment
45
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive
162
Stopping the vehicle
89–90, 95
Stop & Start
21, 50, 52, 99–100,
140, 156, 160, 176
Storage
54, 56, 58
Storage box
60
Storage wells
60
Storing driving positions
44
Stowing rings
59
Sunshine sensor
49
Sun visor
54
Suspension
161
Synchronising the remote control
31

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Alphabetical index
T
Tables of engines 182–183
Tables of fuses
173
Tailgate
32
Tank, fuel
140
Technical data
182–183
Telephone
193–194, 197–198
Temperature, coolant
19
Time (setting)
198
Tool box
60
Tools
165–166
Top Tether (fixing)
82, 85–86
Total distance recorder
20
Touch screen
21–23, 53
Touch-sensitive reading lamps
57
Towball, quickly detachable
151–154
Towbar
74, 150
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball
151–154
Towed loads
181–183
Towing another vehicle
178, 180
Traction battery charge
145
Traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)
19, 141–142, 148
Traction control (ASR)
73
Trailer
74, 150
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
74
Trajectory control systems
72
Triangle, warning
165
Trip computer
20–21
Trip distance recorder
20
Tyres
160, 184
Tyre under-inflation detection
100, 167
U
Under-inflation (detection) 100
Unlocking
25, 27
Unlocking from the inside
29
Unlocking the boot
25, 28
Unlocking the doors
29
Unlocking the tailgate
25, 28
Updating the time
198
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 201
Ventilation
49
W
Wallbox (Rechargeable hybrid) 143–144, 149
Warning and indicator lamps
12
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt
not fastened
75
Warning lamps
12
Warning lamp, seat belts
75
Warnings and indicators
12–13
Washing
103
Washing (advice)
142, 162
Weights
181
Welcome lighting
64
Wheel, spare
160, 165–166, 169
Window controls
38
Windscreen, heated
53
Windscreen wipers
66
Wiper blades (changing) 67–68
Wipers
65
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
66