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Event Data Recorder
EDR
(pg. 56 Challenger R/T Owners Manual)
EDR
(pg. 56 Challenger R/T Owners Manual)
In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of
specific vehicle data parameters (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior
to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter second
of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag deployment. EDR data are
ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.
NOTE:
1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle
deceleration usually indicative of a crash, but not severe enough to *warrant airbag
deployment.
2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).
In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation, the
electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible
causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance.
In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC, such investigations may be
requested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and professional crash
researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insurance
organizations. In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler LLC (regardless
of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first obtain permission of
the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to download data by a court with legal
jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).
A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that
does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in
aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. government and
various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular
driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially.
Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler LLC to any third party except when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved,
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product,
3. Requested by police under a legal warrant, or
4. Otherwise required by law. Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:
Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system
Airbag disable light status (if equipped)
_Time_ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage)
Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
Impact acceleration and angle
Seat belt status
Brake status (service and parking brakes)
Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
Engine control status (including engine speed)
Transmission gear selection
Cruise control status
Traction/stability control status
Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped)
[ Continued in Part II ]
