I noticed the following in the manual for my new Superb.

 

"The vehicle is equipped with an accident data recorder, hereinafter called as “EDR”. The purpose of the EDR lies in the data recording during a traffic accident or another extraordinary traffic situation, hereinafter called as “accident”.Data is only recorded in the event of an accident in which the restraint systems are triggered.

The EDR records the accident in a short time (approximately 10 s), by showing the following information, for example:

▶ The function of certain systems in the vehicle.

▶ The seat belt status of the driver and front passenger.

▶ The actuation of the brake and accelerator pedals.

▶ The speed of the vehicle at the time of the accident.

The recorded data support the analysis of how the vehicle systems behaved shortly before, during and shortly after the accident. This enables them to clarify the circumstances of the accident."

 

I don't think my previous Superb had this and wondered whether other owners were aware of this?

I have this on my MY2017, but good to know ! Especially for those who intend to have their Superb remapped..  

This has been a EU requirement for some time. It is part of the airbag system AFAIK. Getting hold of the data is another matter, afaik there is no obligation for whoever can access this data to release it to Joe public or law enforcement in the UK. I requested such information be released via the Crown Prosecution Service persuing a fatal road accident a few years ago, but their lawyers told me that they and the police investigator were powerless to access this from the Ford motor company. Not sure they even made the effort.

 

Edited 24 July, 20214 yr by xman

Also read about this in our owners manual on line version.