and use thedata. The datadocumentstechnical
states of thevehicle, helps in finding errors and
in improving quality and is transferredtothe
manufacturer if necessary.Inaddition, themanu‐
facturer is subject to product liability.For this
purpose, themanufacturer requires technical
data from vehicles.
Fault memories in thevehicle can be resetbya
service outletduring repairsormaintenance
work.
Depending on theequipment selected, youcan
enter dataincomfort and infotainment functions
of thevehicle.
This includes, forexample:
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multimediadata, suchasmusic,films or pho‐
tosfor playbackinanintegratedmultimedia
system
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address book datafor use in an integrated
hands-free system or an integrated navigation
system
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navigation destinations entered
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dataonthe use of Internetservices
This datacan be savedlocally in thevehicle or
located on adevice that youhave connected to
thevehicle (e.g. smartphone, USB memorystick
or MP3player). If this dataissavedinthe vehicle,
youcan delete it at anytime. Transferofthis data
to thirdparties onlyoccursonyour request,
especially as partofonline services according to
thesettings youselected.
Youcan save convenience settings/customiza‐
tions in thevehicle and changethem at anytime.
Dependingonthe equipment, this includes, for
example:
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settingsofthe seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions
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suspension and climatecontrolsettings
R
customizations suchasinterior lighting
If your vehicle is equipped appropriately,you can
connectyour smartphone or another mobile end
device to thevehicle. Youcan operatethese devi‐
ces via thecontrolelements integrated in the
vehicle. The smartphone's pictureand sound can
be output via themultimedia system. Simultane‐
ously,specific items of information aretransfer‐
redtoyoursmartphone.
Dependingonthe type of integration, this can
include:
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general vehicle data
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position data
This enables theuse of selected smartphone
apps, e.g. navigation or music playback. Thereis
no additional interaction between thesmart‐
phone and thevehicle, particularly activeaccess
to vehicle data. Whichtype of further datapro‐
cessingoccursisdetermined by theproviderof
thespecific app used. Whichsettings youcan
make, if any, depends on thespecific app and the
operating system of your smartphone.
Onlineservices
Wireless networkconnection
If your vehicle has awireless networkconnection,
datacan be exchanged between your vehicle and
other systems. The wireless networkconnection
is enabled via thevehicle's transmission and
reception unitorvia connected mobile end devi‐
ces (e.g.smartphones). Online functionscan be
used via this wireless networkconnection.These
include onlineservicesand applications/apps,
whichare provided by themanufacturer or by
other providers.
Manufacturer's ownservices
In thecase of themanufacturer's online services,
themanufacturer describes thefunctions in a
suitable place (e.g. operating instructions, manu‐
facturer's website) and provides theassociated
information subject to dataprotection legislation.
Personal identification datamay be used to pro‐
vide online services. The dataexchangefor this
takesplace via asecureconnection, e.g. withthe
manufacturer's IT systems intended forthe pur‐
pose. The collecting, processing, and use of per‐
sonal identification databeyond theprovision of
services occursexclusively on thebasis of alegal
permit or afterdue consent.
Generally,you can activateordeactivatethe
services and functions (partlysubject to afee). In
some cases, this also applies to thewhole data
connection of thevehicle. Excluded from this are
special legally prescribed functionsand services.
Services of thirdparties
If it is possible to use online services from other
providers, these services aresubject to thedata
protection and termsofuse of theresponsible
provider.The manufacturer has no influenceon
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