Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called event
data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. If your
vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering
performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle,
and lateral acceleration, is also recorded.This information has been used to improve vehicle
crash performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety.
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these
on-board systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the device that stores
the data is required. GM will not access information
about a crash event or share it with others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
as required by law.
7-10
A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-84
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-105
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-32
Readiness Light..........................................3-31
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
Airbag System................................................1-70
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-84
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-77
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-79
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-84
What Makes an Airbag In ate?......................1-77
What Will You See After an
Airbag In ates?........................................1-78
When Should an Airbag In ate?....................1-76
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-73
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-27
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-102Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-102
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-36
Appearance Care............................................5-94
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-100
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-98
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-102
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-98
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-95
Finish Care.................................................5-99
Finish Damage..........................................5-101
Glass Surfaces............................................5-97
Instrument Panel.........................................5-97
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-97
Leather......................................................5-97
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-101
Speaker Covers..........................................5-97
Tires........................................................5-101
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-102
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-103
Vinyl..........................................................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-98
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-100
Wood Panels..............................................5-97
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
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