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Event data recorders
13Event data recorders
Electronic control units are installed in your
vehicle. Control units process data which is
received by vehicle sensors, for example, or
which they generate themselves or exchange
amongst themselves. Some control units are
necessary for the safe functioning of your
vehicle, others assist you while you drive (driver
assistance systems), while others provide
comfort or infotainment functions.
The following contains general information about
data processing in the vehicle. You will find
additional information as to which specific data is
uploaded, stored and passed on to third parties
and for what purpose in your vehicle under
the key word Data Protection closely linked
to the references for the affected functional
characteristics in the relevant owner's manual
or in the general terms of sale. These are 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.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level,
this
may
include:
–
Seat and steering wheel position settings.
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Alphabetical index
O
Obstacle detection 159
Oil change
192
Oil consumption
192
OIl, engine
192
On-board tools
200–201
Opening the bonnet
190
Opening the boot
32–33
Opening the doors
32–33
Overhead storage
60
P
Pads, brake 195
Paint
199, 234
Paint colour code
234
Park Assist
167
Parking brake
123, 195
Parking brake, electric
123–125, 195
Parking sensors, audible and visual
159
Parking sensors, front
160
Parking sensors, rear
159
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Electric)
81
Passenger's air bag
70
Pedestrian horn (Electric)
95, 118
Personalisation
12–13
Plates, identification
234
Player, Apple®
239, 251, 274
Player, USB
239, 250, 273
Port, USB 62, 239, 250–251, 269, 273
Power indicator (Electric)
9
Pressures, tyres
195, 204, 207, 234
Pre-tensioning seat belts
102
Priming pump
200
Priming the fuel system
200
Profiles
254, 278
Programmable cruise control
145
Protecting children
104, 106–108, 110, 114–116
Public fast charging station
177, 183
Puncture
202, 204
R
Radar (warnings) 138
Radio
237–239, 248–249, 272
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)
238, 250, 273
Range, AdBlue®
193
RDS
238, 249, 272
Rear screen, demisting
78
Recharging the battery
214–215
Recharging the traction battery
178
Recharging the traction battery
(Electric)
174, 181, 183, 185
Recirculation, air
75–76
Recovery
216
Recovery of the vehicle
216
Reduction of electrical load
186
Regeneration of the particle filter
194
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)
132–133
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system
137
Reinitialising the remote control
41
Reminder, key in ignition
121
Reminder, lighting on
84
Remote control
32–35, 37–38, 119
Remotely operable functions (Electric)
81, 184
Removing a wheel
205–206
Removing the mat
60
Replacing bulbs
207–208
Replacing fuses
212
Replacing the air filter
194
Replacing the oil filter
194
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
194
Reservoir, screenwash
193
Rev counter
10, 12
Reversing camera
138, 161, 165–166
Reversing lamps
2 11
Roof
60
Roof bars
189–190
Roof flap
44
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
200
S
Safety, children 104, 106–108, 110, 114–116
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
194
Screen, cold climate
186
