Data stored in the vehicle
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used to help in finding faults and improving qual-
access to vehicle data. The type of further data
ity and is sent to the manufacturer where nec-
processing is determined by the provider of the
essary. In addition, the manufacturer is subject
app used. f Whether you can apply settings for
to product liability. The manufacturer needs
this purpose, and if so, which ones, depends on
Introduction
technical data from vehicles for this purpose.
the app and your smartphone's operating sys-
tem.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a
service outlet during repair or service work.
You can incorporate data into the vehicle's com-
Service provider
fort and infotainment functions yourself as part
of the selected equipment.
Wireless network connection
These include, for example:
If your vehicle has a wireless network connec-
R multimedia data such as music, films or pho-
tion, data can be exchanged between your vehi-
tos for playback in an integrated multimedia
cle and other systems. The wireless network
system
connection is made possible by the vehicle's
R address book data for use in conjunction with
own transmitter and receiver or by mobile end
an integrated hands-free system or an inte-
devices that you have brought into the vehicle
grated navigation system
(e.g. smartphones). This wireless network con-
R navigation destinations that have been
nection enables online functions to be used.
entered
These include online services and applications/
R data about using internet services
apps provided by the manufacturer or other pro-
This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or is
viders.
located on a device that you have connected to
the vehicle. If this data is saved in the vehicle,
Manufacturer's own services
you can delete it at any time. This data is sent to
third parties only at your request, particularly
In the case of the manufacturer's online serv-
when you use online services in accordance with
ices, the manufacturer describes the functions
the settings that you have selected.
in a suitable place and the associated informa-
tion subject to data protection legislation. Per-
You can save and change comfort settings/
sonal data can be used in the provision of online
customisations in the vehicle at any time.
services. The data exchange for this takes place
Depending on the piece of equipment in ques-
via a secure connection, e.g. with the manufac-
tion, these can include:
turer's IT systems intended for the purpose. Col-
R settings for the seat and steering wheel posi-
lecting, processing and using personal data
tions
beyond the provision of services are permitted
R suspension and climate control settings
only on the basis of a statutory permit or decla-
ration of consent.
R customisations such as interior lighting
You can usually activate and deactivate the serv-
If your vehicle is equipped appropriately, you
ices and functions (some of which are subject to
can connect your smartphone or another mobile
charge). In many cases, this also applies to the
end device to the vehicle. You can control this by
vehicle's entire data connection. There are
means of the control elements integrated in the
exceptions to this; in particular, legally required
vehicle. The smartphone's picture and sound
functions and services such as the "eCall" traffic
can be output via the multimedia system. Spe-
emergency call system.
cific items of information are also sent to your
smartphone.
Services from third parties
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
If it is possible to use online services from other
R general vehicle information
providers, these services are the responsibility
R position data
of the provider in question and subject to that
provider's data protection conditions and terms
This allows the use of selected smartphone
of use. The manufacturer has no influence over
apps, such as navigation or music player apps.
the content exchanged here.
There is no additional interaction between the
smartphone and the vehicle, particularly active
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