Customer information for Your Vauxhall Astra 4 Door Eight Generation (2022-2026)

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Customer information  
Declaration of conformity  
Customer  
Registration, Evaluation,  
information  
Authorisation and Restriction of  
Chemicals (REACH) is a European  
Union regulation adopted to improve  
the protection of human health and  
the environment from the risks that  
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communication.  
Radio transmission systems  
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Software update ...................... 254  
Registered trademarks ............ 256  
Vehicle data recording and pri‐  
vacy ........................................... 256  
Emergency call data recording  
and privacy ............................. 256  
Event data recorders ............... 257  
Radio Frequency Identification  
(RFID) ..................................... 260  
This vehicle has systems that  
transmit and / or receive radio waves  
subject to Directive 2014/53/EU and  
The Radio Equipment Regulations  
2017 by the United Kingdom. The  
manufacturers of the systems declare  
conformity with  
Directive 2014/53/EU and  
Software update  
The Radio Equipment Regulations  
2017. The full text of the EU  
declaration of conformity and  
information about operation  
The Infotainment system can  
download and install selected  
software updates over a wireless  
connection.  
frequency with maximum power for  
each system are available at the  
following internet address:  
Notice  
The availability of these over-the-air  
vehicle software updates varies by  
vehicle and country. Find more  
information on our website.  
Importer is Vauxhall Motors Limited,  
MP UK 1-101-135, Chalton House,  
Luton Road, Chalton, Luton,  
Bedfordshire, LU4 9TT, United  
Kingdom.  
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necessary for the compliance with a  
legal obligation to which the  
manufacturer is subject (e.g.  
applicable product liability law,  
emergency call regulation) or when  
the processing is necessary in order  
to protect the vital interests of the  
respective vehicle users and  
passengers.  
The establishment of a secure radio  
network connection and the related  
remote updates are not affected by  
privacy settings and will be performed  
in principal after an initiation by the  
vehicle user following a respective  
notification.  
The system is able to notify receipt of  
an update as soon as it is connected  
to an exterior Wi-Fi network or a  
mobile network. Large updates are  
downloaded only via the Wi-Fi  
network.  
The availability of an update is  
notified on the Info Display at the end  
of a trip with an option of immediate  
installation or postponement of  
installation.  
The installation time is variable and  
can take several minutes with a  
maximum of about 30 minutes. A  
notification will give an estimate of the  
duration and a description of the  
update.  
Updates can be checked manually  
via the Info Display. Follow the on-  
screen prompts in the respective  
menu.  
Remote device management and  
remote software and firmware  
updates  
As an integral part of the service  
related to the performance of  
subscribed connected service  
contracts, necessary device  
management and necessary  
software and firmware updates  
related to the software and firmware  
for the named connected service will  
be performed remotely, in particular  
by using over-the-air technology.  
Info Display 3 86.  
Notice  
Steps for downloading and installing  
updates may vary by vehicle.  
For this, a secure radio network  
connection between the vehicle and  
the device management server will be  
established when ignition is switched  
on and a mobile network is available.  
Depending on the equipment of the  
vehicle, connection configuration  
must be set to Connected vehicle to  
allow the establishment of the radio  
network connection.  
For safety reasons and because it  
requires sustained attention by the  
driver, the installation must be carried  
out with the ignition on without  
starting the engine. The installation  
cannot be carried out in the following  
cases:  
engine running  
emergency call in progress  
insufficient vehicle battery  
charge  
Irrespective of a valid connected  
service subscription, remote product  
security or product safety related  
device management and software  
and firmware updates will be  
charging the vehicle's high  
voltage battery  
performed when the processing is  
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Velcro Companies  
Vehicle data recording  
and privacy  
Emergency call data  
recording and privacy  
Velcro® is a registered trademark of  
Velcro Companies.  
During the installation process, the  
vehicle may not be operational.  
If the update has failed, seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.  
AdBlue® is a registered trademark of  
the VDA.  
Registered trademarks  
Data processing  
Apple Inc.  
All processing of personal information  
by the emergency call function  
complies with the framework for  
protection of personal information  
established by regulation 2016/679  
(GDPR) and directive 2002/58/EC of  
the European Parliament and the  
Council, and in particular, seeks to  
protect the vital interests of the data  
subject, in accordance with article  
6.1, paragraph d) of regulation  
2016/679.  
Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark of  
Apple Inc.  
App Store® and iTunes Store® are  
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
iPhone®, iPod®, iPod touch®, iPod  
nano®, iPad® and Siri® are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc.  
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.  
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark  
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.  
DivX, LLC  
The processing of personal  
DivX® and DivX Certified® are  
registered trademarks of DivX, LLC.  
information is strictly limited to the  
requirements of the emergency call  
function used with the European  
emergency call number.  
Google Inc.  
Android™ and Google Play™ Store  
are trademarks of Google Inc.  
The emergency call function is only  
able to collect and process the  
following data relating to the vehicle:  
chassis number, type (passenger  
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vehicle or light commercial vehicle),  
fuel type or power source, three most  
recent locations and direction of  
travel, number of passengers and a  
timestamped log file recording  
technical data related to the system's  
operation.  
The recipients of the processed data  
are the emergency call handling  
centres designated by the relevant  
national authorities in the territory in  
which they are located, enabling  
priority routing and handling of calls to  
the emergency number.  
When an emergency call is triggered,  
the data log is stored for no more than  
13 hours.  
For more information regarding our  
contact details please take a look at  
our Privacy & Cookies Policy on our  
website.  
Access to data  
You have the right to access the data  
and, if necessary, submit a request to  
rectify, erase or restrict the  
processing of any personal  
information not processed in  
accordance with the provisions of  
Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR). Third  
parties to which data has been  
communicated shall be notified of any  
rectification, erasure or restriction  
carried out in accordance with the  
aforementioned directive, unless  
doing so would be impossible or  
require a disproportionate effort.  
Event 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.  
Data storage  
Data contained in the system's  
memory is not accessible from  
outside the system until a call is  
made. The system is not traceable  
and is not continuously monitored in  
its normal operation mode.  
The data in the system's internal  
memory is automatically and  
continuously erased. Only the  
vehicle's three most recent locations,  
necessary for the normal functioning  
of the system, are stored.  
The following contains general  
You also have the right to lodge a  
complaint with the relevant data  
protection authority.  
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  
If you want to claim your above-  
mentioned rights please contact us  
per email at  
references for the affected functional  
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characteristics in the relevant owner's  
manual or in the general terms of  
sale. These are also available online.  
Depending on technical equipment  
levels, the data stored is as follows:  
breakdown services) can read the  
data from the vehicle. The same  
applies to warranty work and quality  
assurance measures.  
Data is generally read via the OBD  
(On-Board Diagnostics) port  
system component operating  
states (e.g. fill level, tyre  
pressure, battery status)  
faults and defects in important  
system components (e.g. lights,  
brakes)  
system reactions in special  
driving situations (e.g. triggering  
of an airbag, actuation of the  
stability control systems)  
Operating data in the vehicle  
Control units process data for  
operation of the vehicle.  
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The  
operating data read documents the  
technical condition of the vehicle or  
individual components and assists  
with fault diagnosis, compliance with  
warranty obligations and quality  
improvement. This data, in particular  
information on component stress,  
technical events, operator errors and  
other faults, is transmitted to the  
manufacturer where appropriate,  
together with the vehicle identification  
number. The manufacturer is also  
subject to product liability. The  
manufacturer potentially also uses  
operating data from vehicles for  
product recalls. This data can also be  
used to check customer warranty and  
guarantee claims.  
Fault memories in the vehicle can be  
reset by a service company when  
carrying out servicing or repairs or at  
your request.  
This data includes, for example:  
vehicle status information (e.g.  
speed, movement delay, lateral  
acceleration, wheel rotation rate,  
"seat belts fastened" display)  
information on events damaging  
ambient conditions (e.g.  
temperature, rain sensor,  
distance sensor)  
the vehicle  
for electric vehicles the amount of  
charge in the high-voltage  
battery, estimated range  
As a rule such data is transient and is  
not stored for longer than an  
operational cycle, and only processed  
on board the vehicle itself. Often  
control units include data storage  
(including the vehicle key). This is  
used to allow information to be  
documented temporarily or  
permanently on vehicle condition,  
component stress, maintenance  
requirements and technical events  
and errors.  
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle  
has detected a malfunction), it may be  
necessary to save data that would  
otherwise just be volatile.  
When you use services (e.g. repairs,  
maintenance), the operating data  
saved can be read together with the  
vehicle identification number and  
used where necessary. Staff working  
for the service network (e.g. garages,  
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.  
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input destinations  
data on the use of online services  
this includes data such as position  
data, day / night mode and other  
general vehicle information. For more  
information, please see the operating  
instructions for the vehicle /  
Comfort and infotainment  
functions  
Comfort settings and custom settings  
can be stored in the vehicle and  
changed or reset at any time.  
This data for comfort and  
infotainment functions can be stored  
locally in the vehicle or be kept on a  
device that you have connected to the  
vehicle (e.g. a smartphone, USB stick  
or MP3 player). Data that you have  
input yourself can be deleted at any  
time.  
infotainment system.  
Depending on the equipment level in  
question, these include  
Integration allows selected  
smartphone apps to be used, such as  
navigation or music playback. No  
further integration is possible  
seat and steering wheel position  
settings  
chassis and air conditioning  
settings  
custom settings such as interior  
lighting  
between smartphone and vehicle, in  
particular active access to vehicle  
data. The nature of further data  
processing is determined by the  
provider of the app used. Whether  
you can define settings, and if so  
which ones, is dependent on the app  
in question and your smartphone's  
operating system.  
This data can only be transmitted out  
of the vehicle at your request,  
particularly when using online  
services in accordance with the  
settings selected by you.  
You can input your own data in the  
infotainment functions for your  
vehicle as part of the selected  
features.  
Depending on the equipment level in  
question, these include  
Smartphone integration, e.g.  
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay  
If your vehicle is equipped  
accordingly, you can connect your  
smartphone or another mobile device  
to the vehicle so that you can control  
it via the controls integrated in the  
vehicle. The smartphone image and  
sound can be output via the  
multimedia system in this case. At the  
same time, specific information is  
transmitted to your smartphone.  
Depending on the type of integration,  
multimedia data such as music,  
videos or photos for playback in  
an integrated multimedia system  
address book data for use with an  
integrated hands-free system or  
an integrated navigation system  
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processing and use of personal data  
for the purposes of preparation of  
services take place solely on the  
basis of legal permission, e.g. in the  
case of a legally prescribed  
Therefore, please note the nature,  
scope and purpose of the collection  
and use of personal data within the  
scope of third party services provided  
by the service provider in question.  
Online services  
If your vehicle has a radio network  
connection, this allows data to be  
exchanged between your vehicle and  
other systems. The radio network  
connection is made possible by  
means of a transmitter device in your  
vehicle or a mobile device provided  
by you (e.g. a smartphone). Online  
functions can be used via this radio  
network connection. These include  
online services and applications /  
apps provided to you by the  
emergency communication system or  
a contractual agreement, or by virtue  
of consent.  
Radio Frequency  
Identification (RFID)  
You can activate or deactivate the  
services and functions (which are  
subject to charges to some extent)  
and, in some cases, the vehicle's  
entire radio network connection. This  
does not include statutory functions  
and services such as an emergency  
communication system.  
RFID technology is used in some  
vehicles for functions such as tyre  
pressure monitoring and immobiliser.  
It is also used in connection with  
conveniences such as radio remote  
controls for door locking / unlocking  
and starting. RFID technology in  
Vauxhall vehicles does not use or  
record personal information or link  
with any other Vauxhall system  
containing personal information.  
manufacturer or other providers.  
Proprietary services  
In the case of the manufacturer's  
online services, the relevant functions  
are described by the manufacturer in  
an appropriate location (e.g. Owner's  
Manual, the manufacturer's website)  
and the associated data protection  
information is provided. Personal  
data may be used to provide online  
services. Data exchange for this  
purpose takes place via a protected  
connection, e.g. using the  
Third party services  
If you make use of online services  
from other providers (third parties),  
these services are subject to the  
liability and data protection and usage  
conditions of the provider in question.  
The manufacturer frequently has no  
influence over the content exchanged  
in this regard.  
manufacturer's IT systems provided  
for the purpose. Collection,