Vehicle Data Recordings
There are certain components of your vehicle (the "Vehicle") incorporating data storage modules or memories, which temporarily or permanently store the technical data below listed. These data are exclusively technical and serve for (i) identifying and correcting faults occurred in the Vehicle and/or (ii) optimizing functions of the Vehicle.
Recorded data (the "Recorded Data") • Malfunctions, faults, and errors in important system components. (e.g. lights, brakes) Reactions of the Vehicle in certain situations (e.g. inflation of SRS airbags, activation of stability control system). Operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels). Status messages of the Vehicle and its individual components (e.g. vehicle speed, acceleration, deceleration, lateral acceleration). Ambient conditions (e.g. outside temperature).
Recorded data vary depending on vehicle model or grade.
(For EU countries)
Parties who can read out the technical data using specific diagnostic devices (the "Parties"); • Authorized distributors, dealers and repairers/service workshops of SUZUKI vehicles, and independent repairers/service workshops Manufacturer of SUZUKI vehicles (e.g. SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION ("SUZUKI"), Magyar Suzuki Corporation Ltd., • Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Thai Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd.) • Suppliers of SUZUKI vehicle parts, components and accessories (the "Suppliers")
Data usage (the "Data Usage") SUZUKI and the Parties may use the Recorded Data in the modules or memories for the purpose of: Diagnostic, service, repair and warranty processes Research and further vehicle developments • Implementation of or investigation for field actions including recall and service campaign • Quality improvements, etc.
After an error has been corrected, data related to such error are basically deleted from error storage module or memory, while certain data are overwritten or kept further.
A WARNING
(Continued) For vehicles with side airbags, do not use non-genuine seat covers on the front seats, because nongenuine seat covers may obstruct the inflation of side airbags. Suzuki highly recommends Suzuki-genuine seat covers to be used when covering the front seats of such vehicles with side airbags. Also, near the door, do not place cup holders, hangers or any other objects and do not lean an umbrella, as these objects could be propelled by the airbag in the event of a collision. Either of these conditions may cause severe injury. Do not strike or apply significant levels of impact to the airbag component areas. It can cause the airbags to malfunction.
Even though your vehicle is moderately damaged by a collision, it may not be severe enough to trigger front, side or side curtain airbags to inflate. If your vehicle sustains any front-end or side damage, have the airbag system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer to ensure that ii works properly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the airbag system if the airbags deploy in a collision. The module records information about overall system status, and which sensors activated the deployment, and for a certain vehicle only, whether the driver's seat belt was in use.
Servicing the airbag system If the airbags inflate, have the airbags and related components replaced by a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and the driver's floor is submerged, the airbag controller could be damaged. If this happens, ask a SUZUKI dealer to check the airbag system as soon as possible.
FOR SAFE DRIVING
Special procedures are required for servicing or replacing an airbag. For that reason, only a SUZUKI dealer should be allowed to service or replace your airbags. Remind anyone who services your SUZUKI vehicle that it has airbags.
Service on or around airbag components or wiring must be performed only by a SUZUKI dealer. Improper service could result in unintended airbag deployment or could render the airbag inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the airbag system, check that the leadacid battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in "LOCK" position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI vehicle. Do not touch airbag system components or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow for easy identification.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated airbag can be hazardous. Ask a SUZUKI dealer, body repair shop or scrap yard for help with disposal.
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