Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components: SDM

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand 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, SDM must not be used. Refer to AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK:ADVANCED AIR BAG when checking 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.

Fig 1: Precautions For Handling SDM
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
If SDM has been dropped, replace it with a new one.
If SDM installation part of floor was damaged, repair that part completely before reinstallation.
All SDM and mounting bracket 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.