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Event data recorders
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
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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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 32
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
154–155
Accessories
29
Active LED Vision
26, 28
Active Safety Brake
135–137
AdBlue®
18, 124
AdBlue® tank
125
Additive, Diesel
171–172
Adjusting headlamps
25
Adjusting head restraints
20
Adjusting seat
44–45
Adjusting the air distribution
53–55
Adjusting the air flow
53–55
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel
24
Adjusting the lumbar support
21
Adjusting the seat angle
21
Adjusting the temperature
30
Adjusting the time
169
Advice on care and maintenance
104, 127
Advice on driving
7, 97–98
Airbags
37, 39, 41
Airbags, curtain
87–88
Airbags, front
87–88, 41
Airbags, lateral
87–88
Air conditioning
52–53, 31
Air conditioning, automatic
32
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic
29
Air intake
55–56
Air vents
28
Alarm 38–39
Amplifier, audio
36
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
32
Antitheft / Immobiliser
16
Applications
24–25
Armrest, front
36
Armrest, rear
38
Assistance call
79–80
Assistance, emergency braking
33, 88
Audible warning
30
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
166
B
Battery, 12 V 118, 123, 189–193
Battery, ancillaries
140
Battery, charging
140, 142, 144
Battery, remote control
20
Blanking screen (snow shield)
11 7
Blind
28
BlueHDi
18, 122, 130
Bluetooth (hands-free)
163
Bluetooth (telephone)
212–213
Bodywork
128
Bonnet
168–169
Boot
34–35, 24, 42
Brake discs
172–173
Brake lamps
139
Brakes
172–173
Braking
57
Braking assistance system
81–82
Braking, automatic emergency 135–137
Braking, dynamic emergency
103–104
Bulbs (changing)
187–188
C
Capacity, fuel tank 102
Care of the bodywork
128
Central locking
18
Changing a bulb
187–188
Changing a fuse
140
Changing a wheel
131, 135
Changing a wiper blade
33
Changing the remote control battery
20
Charge level indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)
20
Charger, induction
35
Charger, wireless
35
Charging cable
107
Charging cable (Rechargeable
hybrid)
154–155, 111
Charging connector (Rechargeable
hybrid)
105, 159–160
Charging flap (Rechargeable
hybrid)
105, 159–160
Charging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)
20, 103, 159–160
CHECK
20
Checking the engine oil level
18
Checking the levels
169–171
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Alphabetical index
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)
132, 134
Checks
120, 171–173
Checks, routine
171–173
Child lock
47
Children
36, 91–93
Children (safety)
47
Child seats
36, 88–91
Child seats, conventional
42, 44, 46
Child seats, i-Size
44, 46
Child seats, ISOFIX
91–93, 46
Cleaning (advice)
104, 176–178
Closing the boot
17, 21
Closing the doors
30–31, 21
Collision Risk Alert
135–136
Configuration, vehicle
10, 23
Connection, Bluetooth
212–213
Connectivity
168
Consumption figures
23
Container, AdBlue®
125
Control, emergency boot release
21
Control, emergency door
19
Control, heated seats
46–47
Controls, steering mounted
105–106
Control stalk, lighting
67–68
Control stalk, wipers
73–75
Control unit
154–156, 111
Courtesy lamp, front
37
Courtesy lamps
37
Cruise control
117–118, 120–122
Cruise control, adaptive
117–118, 122–123Cruise control by speed limit
recognition
117–118
D
Date (setting) 169
Daytime running lamps
25
Deactivating the passenger airbag
38, 41
Deadlocking
15, 17
Deferred charging
24, 112
Deferred charging (Rechargeable
hybrid)
24–25, 105, 110
Defrosting
24, 32
Defrosting, front
32
Demisting
24, 32
Demisting, front
32
Demisting, rear
32
Demisting, rear screen
32
Diagnosis, vehicle
20
Dials and gauges
9
Digital instrument panel
9
Dimensions
153
Dipstick
18, 121
Direction indicators
25, 139
Display screen, instrument panel
10–11
Domestic charging
107
Domestic charging (Rechargeable hybrid)
111
Doors
21
Drive Assist Plus
122–123
Driver’s attention warning
138–139
Driving
43–44, 97–98, 65
Driving abroad 29
Driving aids camera (warnings)
64
Driving aid shortcuts
66
Driving aids (recommendations)
64
Driving economically
7
Driving modes
107–108
Driving positions (storing)
22
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
33
E
EBFD 32
Eco-driving (advice)
7
ECO mode
59
Economy mode
11 8
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
32
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)
33
Emergency call
79–80
Emergency switching off
101–102
Emergency warning lamps
29, 130
Emissions control system, SCR
19, 124
Energy economy mode
11 8
Energy flows
23
Energy recovery
20, 57
Engine
124
Engine compartment
168–169
Engine, Diesel
102, 120, 130
Engine, petrol
60, 120
Engines
148
Environment
7, 20
e-Save function (energy reserve)
24