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Occupant Classification System (OCS) Description

Occupant Classification System: System Diagram

Occupant Classification System: System Diagram:







Occupant Classification System (OCS) Description

The occupant classification system (OCS) identifies different size occupants, out of position occupants, and detects if child seat is present in the front passenger seat. The OCS receives inputs from the occupant classification sensor (located inside the passenger seat cushion assembly) and belt tension sensor (part of the passenger front seat belt assembly and located at the belt anchor location). Depending on classification of the passenger, the OCS sends a signal to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit uses this signal and the seat belt buckle switch RH signal to determine deployment or non deployment of the passenger front air bag in the event of a collision. Depending on the signals received, the air bag diagnosis sensor unit can disable the passenger front air bag completely.

NOTE: In case of customer concern, SDT can be used to confirm the passenger air bag status (readiness).

Passenger Air Bag Status Conditions

Passenger Air Bag Status Conditions:






NOTE: Passenger does not meet Occupant Classification System specifications for passenger air bag activation.