INTRODUCTION
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in the owner's manual and the content is search-
able.
The mobile app is available from both the App Store and
Google Play.
Related information
•Reading the owner's manual (p. 12)
•Support and information about the car on the
Internet (p. 29)
Recording data
As part of Volvo's safety and quality assurance,
certain information about the vehicle's operation,
functionality and incidents are recorded in the
car.
The car contains a number of computers whose
function is to continuously check and monitor the
vehicle's operation and functionality. Some of the
computers can record information during normal
driving if they detect an error.
Information is also recorded in the event of a col-
lision or incident. Parts of the recorded informa-
tion are required so that technicians can diag-
nose and rectify faults in the vehicle during serv-
icing and maintenance and so that Volvo can ful-
fil legal requirements and other regulations. In
addition to this, the information is used for
research purposes by Volvo in order to continu-
ally develop quality and safety, as the information
can contribute to a better understanding of the
factors that cause accidents and injuries.
The information includes details of the status and
functionality of various systems and modules in
the vehicle with regard to engine, throttle, steer-
ing and brake systems, amongst other things.
This information may include details regarding
the way the driver drives the vehicle, such as
vehicle speed, brake and accelerator pedal use,
steering wheel movement and whether or not the
driver and passengers have used their seatbelts.
For the reasons given this information may be
stored in the vehicle's computers for a certain
length of time, but also as a result of a collision
or incident. This information may be stored by
Volvo as long as it can help to further develop
and further enhance safety and quality and as
long as there are legal requirements and other
regulations that Volvo needs to consider.
Volvo will not contribute to the above-described
information being disclosed to third parties with-
out the vehicle owner's consent. However, due to
national legislation and regulations Volvo may be
required to disclose such information to authori-
ties such as police authorities, or others who may
assert a legal right to have access to it.
To be able to read and interpret the information
recorded by the computers in the vehicle requires
special technical equipment that Volvo, and work-
shops that have entered into agreements with
Volvo, have access to. Volvo is responsible that
the information, which is transferred to Volvo dur-
ing servicing and maintenance, is securely stored
and managed and that its management complies
with relevant legal requirements. For further infor-
mation - contact a Volvo dealer.