MARUTI SUZUKI Automobile, User Manual

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• The driver should not lean over
the steering wheel. The front
passenger should not rest his or
her body against the dashboard,
or otherwise get too close to the
dashboard. In these situations,
the outof-position occupant
would be too close to an inflating
air bag, and may suffer severe
injury.
• Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the
steering wheel or dashboard. Do
not place any objects between the
air bag and the driver or front
passenger. These objects may
interfere with air bag operation or
may be propelled by the air bag
in the event of a crash. Either of
these conditions may cause
severe injury.
Note that even though your vehicle may
be moderately damaged in a collision, the
collision may not have been severe
enough to trigger the front air bags to
inflate. If your car sustains ANY front-end
or side damage, have the air bag system
inspected by an authorized MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer to ensure it is in proper
working order.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about
the air bag system if the air bags deploy
in a crash. The module records information
about overall system status, which sensors
activated the deployment.
Servicing the air bag system
If the air bags inflate, have the air bags
and related components replaced by an
authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as
soon as possible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water
and the driver’s floor is submerged, the
air bag controller could be damaged. If it
does, have the air bag system inspected
by the MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as soon
as possible.
Special procedures are required for
servicing or replacing an air bag. For that
reason, only an authorized MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer should be allowed to
service or replace your air bags. Please
remind anyone who services your MARUTI
SUZUKI that it has air bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
author ized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Improper ser vice could result in
unintended air bag deployment or could
render the air bag inoperative. Either of
these two conditions may result in severe
injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the air bag system, be sure the battery
is disconnected and the ignition switch has
been in the “LOCK” position for at least
90 seconds before perfor ming any
electrical service work on your MARUTI
SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag system
components or wires. The wires are
wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing,
and the couplers are yellow for easy
identification.
Scrapping a car that has an uninflated air
bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.
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