Disclaimers - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Disclaimers

Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with electronic modules
that monitor and record data from various vehicle
systems, including the motor, 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; and as otherwise may be required by law.
In servicing your vehicle, we 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 described above 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 in a lawsuit.
• Ordered by a court of law.
• Used for research purposes without disclosing
details of the vehicle owner or identification
information.
• Disclosed to a Tesla affiliated company,
including their successors or assigns, or our
information systems and data management
providers.
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In addition, Tesla does not disclose the data
recorded to an owner unless it pertains to a non-
warranty repair service and in this case, will disclose
only the data that is related to the repair.
Quality Control
You might notice a few km on the odometer when
you take delivery of your Model S. This is a result of
a comprehensive testing process that ensures the
quality of your Model S.
The testing process includes extensive inspections
during and after production. The final inspection
takes place at Tesla Motors and includes a road test
conducted by a technician.
About this Owner Information
The illustrations provided are for demonstration
purposes only. Depending on vehicle options,
software versions, region of purchase, and specific
vehicle settings, your Model S may appear slightly
different. All specifications and descriptions are
known to be accurate at time of publishing.
However, because continuous improvement is a
goal at Tesla, we reserve the right to make product
modifications at any time. To communicate any
inaccuracies or omissions, or to provide general
feedback or suggestions regarding the quality of this
owner information, send an email to
ownersmanualfeedback@teslamotors.com.
Document Applicability
This owner information is updated on a regular
basis to reflect updates to your Model S. However,
in some cases, recently released features may not
be described. To display information about recently
released features, view the Release Notes on the
Model S touchscreen. Release Notes are displayed
on the touchscreen after a software update, and can
be displayed at any time by touching the Tesla "T"
at the top center of the touchscreen, then touching
the Release Notes link. If information in this
information topics conflict with information in the
Release Notes, the Release Notes take
precedence.
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licensors. This material may not be modified,
reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without
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