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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
Paint colour code 153
Parking brake, electric
102–104, 124
Parking sensors, audible and visual
94
Parking sensors, front
95
Parking sensors, rear
94
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Rechargeable hybrid)
24, 33
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)
30
Personalisation
10, 24
Plates, identification
153
Port, USB
58–59, 38
Post Collision Safety Brake
33
Power
20
Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
8, 20
Pressures, tyres
124, 133, 154
Pre-tensioning seat belts
36
Priming the fuel system
130
Profiles
156
Protecting children
87–93
Proximity Keyless Entry & Start
16
Puncture
181–182, 135
R
Radar (warnings) 64
Radio
214–215
Range, AdBlue®
18, 122
Reading lamps
37
READY lamp
119
Rear screen, demisting
32
Rear traffic alert
99
Rechargeable hybrid engine 8, 23, 119,
146, 152
Rechargeable hybrid system
6, 8, 23,
52, 60, 103
Recharging the battery
140, 142, 144
Recharging the traction battery
107
Recharging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)
103, 159–160
Recirculation, air
55–56
Recovery
194–196
Recovery of the vehicle
195–196
Reduction of electrical load
119
Regeneration of the particle filter
123
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)
57
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system
63
Reinitialising the remote control
20
Reminder, key in ignition
51
Reminder, lighting on
24
Remote control
27–32
Remote functions
11 2
Remotely operable functions
(Rechargeable hybrid)
24, 33
Removing a wheel
185–186
Removing the mat
37
Replacing bulbs
187–188
Replacing fuses
140
Replacing the air filter
123
Replacing the oil filter
123
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
123Reservoir, screenwash 122
Reset trip
21
Reversing camera
65, 145–146
Reversing lamps
139
Roof bars
11 6
Roof, opening
28
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
130
S
Safety, children 87–93
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
123
Screens, very cold conditions
11 7
Screenwash
31
Screenwash, front
31
Screenwash, rear
31
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
19, 124
Seat angle
21
Seat belts
84–85, 42
Seat belts, rear
35
Seat, rear bench
26
Seats, electric
45–46
Seats, front
44–46
Seats, heated
46–47
Seats, rear
50–52, 40
Selector, gear
105–107
Semi-automatic lane changing
82
Sensors (warnings)
65
Serial number, vehicle
153
Service indicator
17
Servicing
17, 122, 124
228
Alphabetical index
Settings, equipment 10, 23
Shield, snow
11 7
Sidelamps
25, 139
Silent vehicle warning sound
(Rechargeable hybrid)
30
Ski flap
38
Smartphone
24, 35
Snow chains
63, 118
Snow screen
11 7
Socket, 12 V accessory
34, 41
Speakers
36
Speed adjustment during cornering
82
Speed limiter
117–120
Speed limit recognition
66, 68
Speedometer
9, 65
Sport mode
108–109
Spotlamps, side
27
Stability control (ESC)
32, 34
Starting a Diesel engine
102
Starting the engine
50, 52
Starting the vehicle
99–100, 57
Starting using another battery
52, 141
State of charge, battery
23
Station, radio
214–215
Stay, bonnet
120
Steering wheel
65
Steering wheel, adjustment
24
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive
128
Stopping the vehicle
99–101, 106–107
Stop & Start
22, 29, 32, 110–111,
102, 119, 123, 143
Storage
34, 36, 62–63Storage box 42
Storage wells
39, 42
Storing driving positions
22
Stowing rings
39
Sunshine sensor
28
Sun visor
34
Suspension
124
Switching off the engine
50
Synchronising the remote control
20
T
Tables of engines 152
Tailgate
21
Tank, fuel
151–152
Technical data
152
Telephone
212–213, 216–217
Temperature, coolant
18
Time (setting)
169
Tool box
42
Tools
179–181
Topping-up AdBlue®
125
Top Tether (fixing)
42, 44, 46
Total distance recorder
21
Touch screen
23–25, 33
Touch-sensitive reading lamps
37
Towball, quickly detachable
162–165
Towbar
34, 112
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball
162–165
Towed loads
148, 152
Towing another vehicle
145, 147
Traction battery charge 107
Traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)
20, 152–153, 110
Traction control (ASR)
33
Trailer
34, 112
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
34
Trajectory control systems
32
Triangle, warning
130
Trip computer
22–23
Trip distance recorder
21
Tyres
124, 154
Tyre under-inflation detection
62, 133
U
Under-inflation (detection) 62
Unlocking
14, 17
Unlocking from the inside
18
Unlocking the boot
15, 17
Unlocking the doors
18
Unlocking the tailgate
15, 17
Updating the time
169
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 171
Ventilation
28
Visibility
32
Visiopark 1
96
Visiopark 1 - Visiopark 2
97