display.
Environmental conditions, such as temperature, data from sensors for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
Image recordings, e.g. data from camera-assisted driver assistance systems.
Generally, recordings and other data intended for specific purposes are temporary, are only processed within the vehicle and
are not stored.
However, in addition, control modules can contain a data memory to temporarily or permanently record information about
vehicle status, component load, maintenance needs, technical incidents, and malfunctions.
The following information may be stored, depending on vehicle equipment:
Operating conditions of system components, such as fluid levels, tire pressures, and vehicle battery status.
Malfunctions and faults in important system components, such as lights and brakes.
System reactions in special driving situations, such as airbag deployment and interventions by driver assistance
systems.
Information about incidents that cause damage to the vehicle.
In some cases, like if the vehicle detected a malfunction, it may be necessary to store data that would otherwise be temporary
If you utilize services such as repair or maintenance services, the stored operational data associated with the VIN ⇒ Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) may be read out and used if necessary. Employees in the service network, such as employees at
authorized Volkswagen dealers or authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities or at third party companies like roadside
assistance services, can read out data from the vehicle. The same applies for warranty cases and quality assurance
measures.
The data is read out using the OBD (on-board diagnosis) connection that is legally required to be in the vehicle. The
operational data that is read out documents the technical status of the vehicle or individual components and assists with
vehicle diagnosis, with meeting warranty requirements, and with quality improvement. This data, particularly information abou
wear and tear of components, technical incidents, operating errors, and other malfunctions, is transmitted together with the
VIN to Volkswagen if appropriate. In addition, Volkswagen may use this data for reasons of product liability and product safety
such as for recalls. This data can also be used to verify customer claims concerning warranties and guarantees.
The event memory in the vehicle can be reset by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
during a repair or service procedure, or by request.
Event data recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR ). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nea
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
In addition, data from the driver assistance systems is also collected. In addition to information about whether these systems
were switched on or off, had limited availability, or were inactive, it can also be understood if these functions steered,
accelerated, or braked the vehicle in the situations listed above. Depending on the vehicle equipment, systems may include:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
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