Disclaimers Event Data Recorder (EDR) Vehicle Telematics Model 3 is equipped with an event data Model 3 is equipped with electronic modules recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR that monitor and record data from various is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like vehicle systems, including the motor, driver situations, such as an air bag deployment or assistance components, Battery, braking and hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in electrical systems. The electronic modules understanding how a vehicle's systems record information about various driving and performed. The EDR is designed to record vehicle conditions, including braking, data related to vehicle dynamics and safety acceleration, trip and other related systems for a short period of time, typically 30 information regarding your vehicle. These seconds or less. The EDR in Model 3 is modules also record information about the designed to record data such as: vehicle†s features such as charging events and • How various systems in your vehicle were status, the enabling/disabling of various operating; systems, diagnostic trouble codes, VIN, speed, • Whether or not the driver and passenger direction and location. safety belts were buckled/fastened; The data is stored by the vehicle and may be • How far (if at all) the driver was accessed, used and stored by Tesla service depressing the accelerator and/or brake technicians during vehicle servicing or pedal; and, periodically transmitted to Tesla wirelessly • How fast the vehicle was traveling. through the vehicle†s telematics system. This data may be used by Tesla for various These data can help provide a better purposes, including, but not limited to: understanding of the circumstances in which providing you with Tesla telematics services; crashes and injuries occur. troubleshooting; evaluation of your vehicle†s Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle quality, functionality and performance; only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no analysis and research by Tesla and its partners data is recorded by the EDR under normal for the improvement and design of our driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., vehicles and systems; and as otherwise may name, gender, age, and crash location) is be required by law. In servicing your vehicle, recorded. However, other parties, such as law we can potentially resolve issues remotely enforcement, could combine the EDR data simply by reviewing your vehicle†s data log. with the type of personally identifying data Tesla†s telematics system wirelessly transmits routinely acquired during a crash vehicle information to Tesla on a periodic investigation. basis. The data is used as described above and To read data recorded by an EDR, special helps ensure the proper maintenance of your equipment is required, and access to the vehicle. Additional Model 3 features may use vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to your vehicle†s telematics system and the the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such information provided, including features such as law enforcement, that have the special as charging reminders, software updates, and equipment, can read the information if they remote access to, and control of, various have access to the vehicle or the EDR. systems of your vehicle. Tesla does not disclose the data recorded in your vehicle to any third party except when: • An agreement or consent from the vehicle†s owner (or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained. • Officially requested by the police or other authorities. • Used as a defense for Tesla in a lawsuit. • Ordered by a court of law. • Used for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner or identification information. 150 Model 3 Owner's Manual
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