Knowing your vehicle
Main components of occupant
classification system
Always be sure that you and all vehi-
cle occupants are seated and
restrained properly (sitting upright
with the seat in an upright position,
centered on the seat cushion, with
The location of OCS warning indicator
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A detection device located within
the front passenger seat cushion.
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Electronic system to determine
whether passenger airbag systems
(both front and side) should be
activated or deactivated.
the
person's
legs
comfortably
extended, feet on the floor, and wear-
ing the safety belt properly) for the
most effective protection by the
airbag and the safety belt.
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A warning light located on the
instrument panel which illuminates
the words "PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" passenger airbag system is
deactivated.
The instrument panel airbag warn-
ing light is interconnected with the
occupant classification system.
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The OCS may not function proper-
ly if the passenger takes actions
which can defeat the detection sys-
tem. These include:
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If there is no passenger in the front
passenger seat or if the passenger in
the front passenger seat is very light, (1) Failing to sit in an upright posi-
tion.
(such as a child), the front PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator may
illuminate.
When this indicator is ON, neither
the front passenger front airbag nor
front passenger side airbag will
deploy in either a side or frontal colli-
sion.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Leaning against the door or cen-
ter console.
Sitting towards the sides or the
front of the seat.
Putting legs on the dashboard or
resting them on other locations
which reduce the passenger
weight on the front seat.
(5)
(6)
Improperly wearing the safety
belt.
Reclining the seat back.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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