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

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