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Seat Occupant Sensor: Description and Operation




PPD (Passenger Presence Detection)
The passenger presence detection system detects the presence of passenger in the seat. The system is designed primarily to prevent replacement of airbag components that fire needlessly in an accident. The PPD system consists of a weight sensor and an interface unit.