eCall Function
- Automatic notification function: It detects airbag signal that is triggered by accident and automatically notifies the call center of the accident.
- An accident occurs (condition: IGN ON)
- Collision signal: Sent from the airbag control unit (ACU) to the eCall unit
- Place a call: An emergency call is placed to the most appropriate public-safety answering point (PSAP).
- Transmit MSD: After the call is connected, the Minimum Set of Data (MSD) is transmitted using the in-band communication (technology that transmits data through telephone voice channel).
- Connect to a call center agent, who in turn provides emergency service.
NOTE:- The eCall system may not work properly if the vehicle damage is grave or the airbag does not operate due to a minor accident.
- Manual notification function: The driver decides to operate the SOS button to notify the call center of the accident manually.
- The driver decides to operate the SOS button.
- Place a call: An emergency call is placed to the most appropriate PSAP.
- Transmit MSD: After the call is connected, the MSD is transmitted using the in-band communication (technology that transmits data through telephone voice channel).
- Connect to a call center agent, who in turn provides emergency service.
NOTE:
- If you want to cancel the connection attempt while placing a call by pressing the SOS button, press the button again.