Customer information217Vehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders Electronic control units are installed in
your vehicle. Control units process
data which is received by vehicle
sensors, for example, or which they
generate themselves or exchange
amongst themselves. Some control
units are necessary for the safe
functioning of your vehicle, others
assist you while you drive (driver
assistance systems), while others
provide comfort or infotainment
functions.
The following contains general
information about data processing in
the vehicle. You will find additional
information as to which specific data
is uploaded, stored and passed on to third parties and for what purpose in
your vehicle under the key word Data Protection closely linked to the
references for the affected functional
characteristics in the relevant owner's
manual or in the general terms of
sale. These are also available online.Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate,
"seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient and is not stored for longer than an
operational cycle, and only processed
on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units include data storage
(including the vehicle key). This is
used to allow information to be
documented temporarily or
permanently on vehicle condition,
component stress, maintenance
requirements and technical events
and errors.Depending on technical equipment
levels, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
220Customer informationTherefore, please note the nature,
scope and purpose of the collection
and use of personal data within the
scope of third party services provided by the service provider in question.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and immobiliser.
It is also used in connection with
conveniences such as radio remote
controls for door locking / unlocking
and starting. RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any other Opel system containing
personal information.
225QQuickheat ..................................... 96
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 220
Radio remote control ...................10
Rain sensor .................................. 72
REACH ....................................... 214
Reading lights .............................. 87
Rear floor storage cover ..............51
Rear fog light .................72, 86, 172
Rear view camera ...................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ..58
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Refuelling ................................... 157
Registered trademarks ...............216
Reversing lights ........................... 86
Ride control systems ..................118
Roadside assistance ....................78
Roller blinds ................................. 26
Roof .............................................. 26
Roof load ...................................... 52
Roof rack ..................................... 51
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Seat belt reminder .......................66
Seat belts ..................................... 32
Seat heating ................................. 31
Seat position ................................ 28Selective catalytic reduction .......107
Selector lever.............................. 111
Service ................................. 97, 198
Service display ............................ 65
Service information ....................198
Service vehicle soon .................... 68
Side airbag system ......................38
Side blind spot alert ....................146
Sidelights ...................................... 80
Smart access ........................ 12, 100
Software acknowledgement .......214
Software update ......................... 216
SOS .............................................. 78
Spare wheel ............................... 187
Speed limiter............................... 122
Speedometer ............................... 63
Starting and operating ..................99
Starting the engine ....................101
Steering ........................................ 99
Steering wheel adjustment ..........55
Steering wheel controls ...............55
Stop engine .................................. 68
Stop-start system........................ 103
Storage ......................................... 47
Storage compartments .................47
Sunvisor lights ............................. 87
Sun visors .................................... 25
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 68T
Tachometer ................................. 64
Tailgate ......................................... 18
Tail lights ................................... 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 33 Tools .......................................... 178
Tow bar....................................... 158
Towing ................................ 158, 192
Towing another vehicle .............193
Towing the vehicle .....................192
Traffic sign assistant ...................151
Trailer coupling ........................... 158
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission display .................110
Tread depth ............................... 181
Trip odometer .............................. 63
Turn lights .............................. 66, 85
Tyre chains ................................ 182
Tyre deflation detection system . 180
Tyre designations ......................179
Tyre pressure ............................ 179
Tyre pressures ........................... 211
Tyre repair kit ............................. 183
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Ultrasonic parking assist............. 138
Upholstery .................................. 196
USB port ....................................... 59
Using this manual ..........................3
