Mercedes-Benz GLC : Data processing in the vehicle / Legal requirements regarding the disclosure of data
If legally required to do so, manufacturers are, in
individual cases, legally obliged to provide governmental
entities, upon request and to the
extent required, data stored by the manufacturer.
For example, this may be the case during
the investigation of a criminal offense.
Governmental entities are themselves, in individual
cases and within the applicable legal framework,
authorized to read out data from the vehicle.
In the case of an accident, information that
can help with an investigation can, therefore, be
taken from the airbag control unit, for example.
Every vehicle is identified by a unique vehicle
identification number. Depending on the country,
this vehicle identification number can be
used by, for example, governmental authorities
to determine the identity of the owner...
This is data regarding the operation of the vehicle,
which have been processed by control units.
This includes the following data, for example:
Vehicle status information such as the speed,
longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration,
number of wheel revolutions or the fastened
seat belts display
Ambient conditions, such as temperature,
rain sensor or distance sensor
Generally, the use of these data is temporary;
they will not be stored beyond the period of
operation and will only be processed within the
vehicle itself...
Other information:
How the restraint system works is determined by
the severity of the impact detected and the type
of accident anticipated:
Frontal impact
Rear impact
Side impact
Rollover
The activation thresholds for the components of
the restraint system are determined based on
the evaluation of the sensor values measured at
various points in the vehicle...
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
damaging the paintwork.
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
afterwards.
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum
ether or lighter fluid...