Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 32

30 General notes
Within the framework of applicable law, state
authorities are also authorized to take data read-
outs from vehicles themselves in specific cases.
In the event of an accident, for example, informa-
tion readouts can be taken from the air bag con-
trol unit to help to establish what happened.
Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data to operate the vehicle.
This includes the following data, for example:
Vehicle status information such as speed, lon-
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gitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration,
number of wheel revolutions or the fastened
seat belts indicator
Ambient conditions, such as temperature, rain
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sensor or distance sensor
As a rule, this data is volatile, is not stored beyond
the operating time and is processed only in the
vehicle itself. Control units (e.g. the vehicle key)
often contain data memories. These are used to
temporarily or permanently document information
about the vehicle's operating state, component
stress, maintenance requirements or technical
events and malfunctions.
Depending on the technical equipment, the fol-
lowing data will be stored:
Operating status of system components (e.g.
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fill levels, tire pressure, battery status)
Malfunctions or faults in important system
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components (e.g. lights, brakes)
System reactions in special driving situations
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(e.g. air bag deployment, the intervention of
stability control systems
Information on events leading to vehicle dam-
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age
In special cases, it may be necessary to store
data that would otherwise only be volatile. This
may be the case if the vehicle has detected a mal-
function, for example.
If you use services such as repair services or
maintenance work, stored operational data read-
outs can be taken and used together with the
vehicle identification number, where necessary.
Readouts can be taken by service network
employees such as workshops and manufactur-
ers, or third parties, such as breakdown services.
The same is true in the case of warranty claims
and quality assurance measures.
The readout will usually be taken via the diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle, which is required
by law. The operating data readout taken docu-
ments technical conditions of the vehicle or indi-
vidual components and helps to diagnose mal-
functions, meet warranty obligations and improve
quality. This data, particularly information on com-
ponent stress, technical events, operating errors
and other malfunctions, will be transmitted to the
manufacturer for this purpose together with the
vehicle identification number if necessary. In addi-
tion, the manufacturer is subject to product liabil-
ity. For this reason, the manufacturer also uses
operational data from the vehicle for e.g. recalls.
This data can also be used to check customer
claims for warranty and guarantee.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a
service outlet or at your request as part of repair
or maintenance work.
Comfort and infotainment functions
You can save comfort settings and individualiza-
tion in the vehicle and change or reset them at
any time.