Knowing your vehicle
Main components of occupant classi-
fication system
Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained
properly (sitting upright with the seat in
an upright position, centered on the seat
cushion, with the person's legs comfort-
ably extended, feet on the floor, and
wearing the safety belt properly) for the
most effective protection by the air bag
and the safety belt.
The location of OCS
warning indicator
•
A detection device located within the
front passenger seat cushion.
•
Electronic
system
to
determine
whether passenger air bag system
should be activated or deactivated.
•
•
A warning light located on the instru-
ment panel which illuminates the
words "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"
indicating the front passenger air bag
system is deactivated.
The instrument panel air bag warning
light is interconnected with the occu-
pant classification system.
•
The OCS may not function properly if
the passenger takes actions which can
defeat the detection system. These
include:
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If there is no passenger in the front pas-
senger seat or if the passenger in the
front passenger seat is very light, (such
as a child), the front PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator may illuminate.
When this indicator is ON, the front pas-
senger air bag will not deploy.
(1)
Failing to sit in an upright position.
(2) Leaning against the door or center
console.
(3)
Sitting towards the sides or the front
of the seat.
(4)
Putting legs on the dashboard or rest-
ing 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 | 2009 |
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