and use the data. The data documents technical
states of the vehicle, helps in finding errors and
in improving quality and is transferred to the
manufacturer if necessary. In addition, the manu‐
facturer is subject to product liability. For this
purpose, the manufacturer requires technical
data from vehicles.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a
service outlet during repairs or maintenance
work.
Depending on the equipment selected, you can
enter data in comfort and infotainment functions
of the vehicle.
This includes, for example:
R
multimedia data, such as music, films or pho‐
tos for playback in an integrated multimedia
system
R
address book data for use in an integrated
hands-free system or an integrated navigation
system
R
navigation destinations entered
R
data on the use of Internet services
This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or
located on a device that you have connected to
the vehicle (e.g. smartphone, USB memory stick
or MP3 player). If this data is saved in the vehicle,
you can delete it at any time. Transfer of this data
to third parties only occurs on your request,
especially as part of online services according to
the settings you selected.
You can save convenience settings/customiza‐
tions in the vehicle and change them at any time.
Depending on the equipment, this includes, for
example:
R
settings of the seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions
R
suspension and climate control settings
R
customizations such as interior lighting
If your vehicle is equipped appropriately, you can
connect your smartphone or another mobile end
device to the vehicle. You can operate these devi‐
ces via the control elements integrated in the
vehicle. The smartphone's picture and sound can
be output via the multimedia system. Simultane‐
ously, specific items of information are transfer‐
red to your smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
R
general vehicle data
R
position data
This enables the use of selected smartphone
apps, e.g. navigation or music playback. There is
no additional interaction between the smart‐
phone and the vehicle, particularly active access
to vehicle data. Which type of further data pro‐
cessing occurs is determined by the provider of
the specific app used. Which settings you can
make, if any, depends on the specific app and the
operating system of your smartphone.
Online services
Wireless network connection
If your vehicle has a wireless network connection,
data can be exchanged between your vehicle and
other systems. The wireless network connection
is enabled via the vehicle's transmission and
reception unit or via connected mobile end devi‐
ces (e.g. smartphones). Online functions can be
used via this wireless network connection. These
include online services and applications/apps,
which are provided by the manufacturer or by
other providers.
Manufacturer's own services
In the case of the manufacturer's online services,
the manufacturer describes the functions in a
suitable place (e.g. operating instructions, manu‐
facturer's website) and provides the associated
information subject to data protection legislation.
Personal identification data may be used to pro‐
vide online services. The data exchange for this
takes place via a secure connection, e.g. with the
manufacturer's IT systems intended for the pur‐
pose. The collecting, processing, and use of per‐
sonal identification data beyond the provision of
services occurs exclusively on the basis of a legal
permit or after due consent.
Generally, you can activate or deactivate the
services and functions (partly subject to a fee). In
some cases, this also applies to the whole data
connection of the vehicle. Excluded from this are
special legally prescribed functions and services.
Services of third parties
If it is possible to use online services from other
providers, these services are subject to the data
protection and terms of use of the responsible
provider. The manufacturer has no influence on
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