Lexus LS 600h L 2012 Owner's Manual page 33

Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Lexus is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain informa-
tion about your vehicle' s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Motor speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehicle is
equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or pictures.
● Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions,
conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the
vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
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