Kia Telluride: Introduction / Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders (EDR)

Your Kia Telluride is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The primary purpose of the EDR is to record information during certain crash events or situations that closely resemble a crash, such as air bag deployment or impact with a significant road obstacle. The recorded information helps engineers and investigators better understand how the vehicle's safety systems performed under those conditions.

The EDR is designed to store data related to vehicle dynamics and the operation of specific safety systems for a brief period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. Depending on the circumstances, the EDR may record information such as:

• How various vehicle systems were operating at the time of the event.

• Whether the driver and front passenger safety belts were properly buckled.

• How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal.

• The approximate speed at which the vehicle was traveling.

This information helps provide a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding crashes and resulting injuries. EDR data are recorded only when a significant crash or crash-like event occurs. During normal driving, the system does not record this information, and it does not collect personal information such as your name, gender, age, or crash location. However, organizations such as law enforcement agencies may combine EDR information with other data routinely gathered during a crash investigation.

Accessing information stored by the EDR requires specialized equipment as well as access to the vehicle or the EDR itself. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other authorized parties, including law enforcement agencies equipped with the necessary tools, may retrieve this information when they have lawful access to the vehicle or the recorder.