Suzuki Grand Vitara: On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle is equipped with on-board computer systems which monitor and control
several aspects of vehicle performance, including the following:
• Emission-related components and engine parameters such as engine speed and throttle
position are monitored to provide emissions control and to provide optimum fuel
economy. Your vehicle also has an onboard diagnostic system which monitors and records
information about emission-related malfunctions.
• Signals from various sensors are monitored to provide air bag deployment.
• If your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes, conditions such as vehicle speed
and brake performance are monitored, so that the ABS system can provide effective
antilock braking. If your vehicle has an Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) system,
conditions such as yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and brake fluid pressure are
monitored, so that the ESP® system can help the driver control the vehicle in difficult
driving situations. Some information may be stored by the on-board computers during
normal operation of the vehicle. This stored information can assist technicians
in repairing the vehicle when malfunctions occur. Other information is stored only
in the event of crash, by computer systems that are commonly called Event Data Recorders
(EDRs). In a crash event, EDRs 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 airbag readiness, airbag performance,
safety belt usage, and the severity of the collision. These data can help provide
a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur
and lead to the designing of safer vehicles. The SDM in your vehicle does not collect
or store personal information. To read the stored information, special equipment
is needed and access to the vehicle or storage device is required. SUZUKI will not
access information about a crash event or share it with others other than with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in response to an official request from
the police or similar government office, as part of SUZUKI’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once SUZUKI collects
or receives data, SUZUKI may use the data for research conducted by SUZUKI, make
the data available for outside research if need is shown and confidentiality is
assured, or make summary data which does not identify specific vehicles available
for outside research. Others, such as law enforcement personnel, may have access
to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the
vehicle or storage device.
Warranties
The warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a separate New Vehicle Warranty Information booklet given to you at the time of sale. Please read this booklet carefully so you can understand ...Reporting Safety Defects
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Select lever
: Shifting is possible with the
brake pedal
depressed.
: Shifting is possible whether the
brake
pedal is depressed or not. However,
while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” ...
To turn off fuel consumption indicator display
The fuel consumption indicator display
can be turned off.
To turn off this display, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position and press
the “+” button adjacent to the information ...
Replacement of lamp bulbs
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is off. Do not touch the glass part
of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the skin oil left on the glass will evaporate
when the bulb gets hot and the va ...