Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara and 2002 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Never power up air bag system when SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
After detecting one time of such collision as to meet deployment conditions, the SDM must not be used.
Refer to "SDM Cannot Communicate through the Serial Data Circuit:" when checking the SDM.
Refer to "SDM Cannot Communicate through the Serial Data Circuit:" when checking the SDM.
- Never attempt disassembly of SDM.
- When storing SDM, select a place where neither high temperature nor high humidity is anticipated and oil, water and dust are kept off.
- If SDM was dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more or if it is found to be damaged or deformed, replace it with a new one.
- If installation part of SDM was damaged, repair that part completely before reinstallation.
- All SDM fasteners must be carefully torqued and the arrow must be pointed toward the front of the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the air bag system.