Because I intensely dislike the Nissan Murano my wife bought without asking me, I have just been out and bought a Ford Explorer. That's not the interesting bit.
Last night I was idly sitting reading the manual for a couple of bits which were not intuitive and I came across the following cautions; (paraphrased and shortened because it's a damned long set of paragraphs)
"Service data recorders are collecting and storing diagnostic information....... includes engine, throttle, steering and brake systems.
Ford Motor Company may access or share......
...agree that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose
Other modules in your vehicle - event data recorders - are collecting and storing data in a crash or near crash event. .....may record information about the vehicle and the occupants such as;
-how various systems in your vehicle were operating
-whether or not seat belts were buckled
-how far the driver was depressing throttle or brake pedal
-speed
-steering wheel position
-vehicle location
-airbag deployment
-fuel system shut off
...may be disclosed in an emergency, with permission, pursuant to a court order, when requested by law enforcement, other Government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority"
and lots more.
A brave new world of motorised grasses.
Last edited by: No FM2R on Tue 11 Feb 20 at 14:06
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