cle do not interact in any other ways than
those described here, in particular the device
does not actively access vehicle data. The
type of further data processing depends on
the app provider. The settings that you can
adjust here depend on the app in question
and the operating system on your mobile de-
vice.
Online services
If your vehicle is equipped with a connection
to a mobile network, your vehicle will be able
to exchange data with other systems. The ve-
hicle can be connected to a mobile network
using a transmitter and receiver unit in the
vehicle or using your own mobile device. This
mobile network connection enables you to
use online functions. This includes online
services and apps provided by Volkswagen or
other third-party providers.
Manufacturer services
In the case of Volkswagen online services,
Volkswagen describes the respective func-
tions in a suitable place, e.g. in a separate
service description or on an Internet page,
and the associated privacy information is
provided. Personal data may be required in
order to provide online services. For this, data
is exchanged over a secure connection, e.g.
using the designated IT systems of the manu-
facturer. Any collection, processing and use
of personal data that goes beyond the provi-
sion of the service takes place exclusively ac-
cording to legal regulations, contractual
agreements or the necessary permission.
You can activate and deactivate the services
and functions, some of which are subject to
a fee and in some cases also disable the vehi-
cle's entire data connection. This does not
apply to any functions and services required
by law, e.g. emergency call systems.
Third-party services
If you are able to use online services provided
by a party other than the manufacturer, these
services are the sole responsibility of the pro-
vider in question and are subject to this pro-
vider's data protection policy and terms and
conditions of use. Volkswagen has no influ-
ence over the content exchanged as part of
these services.
Please refer to the provider in question for in-
formation about the type, scope and purpose
of the collection and use of personal data re-
lated to third-party services.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the diagnostic interface
can cause malfunctions, which can result in
accidents and serious injuries.
·
Never read the event memory yourself
using the diagnostic interface.
·
The event memory should be read only
by a qualified workshop using the diag-
nostic interface. Volkswagen recom-
mends using a Volkswagen dealership
for this purpose.
Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main task of an event data re-
corder is to record data in particular accident
scenarios or situations which are similar to an
accident, e.g. when the airbags are triggered
or when there is a collision with an obstacle
on the road. These data help in analysis of
how a vehicle system behaved in these situa-
tions. The event data recorder records data
relating to driving dynamics and the restraint
system for a short period of ten seconds or
less. This information includes, for example:
— how various systems in your vehicle have
functioned.
— whether the seat belts of the driver and
front passenger were fastened.
— the extent to which the driver pressed the
brake or accelerator pedal.
— how fast the vehicle was travelling.
These data help to obtain a better under-
standing of the circumstances in the situa-
tions where accidents and injuries have oc-
curred.
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