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OWNER SAFETY INFORMATION
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 and its 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.
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 the
data that is related to the repair.
DATA RECORDERS