Knowing your vehicle
Main components of occupant
classification system
Always be sure that you and all vehi- • The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”
cle occupants are seated and indicator illuminates after the igni-
restrained properly (sitting upright tion key is turned to the “ON” posi-
with the seat in an upright position, tion or after the engine is started. If
centered on the seat cushion, with the front passenger’s seat is occu-
pied by very small person, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indi-
cator will remain illuminated. If the
front passenger’s seat is occupied
by a person of adult size, the PAS-
SENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator
will turn off after 4 seconds.
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A detection device located within
the front passenger seat track.
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Electronic system to determine
the
person’s
legs
comfortably
whether passenger air bag sys- extended, feet on the floor, and wear-
tems (both front and side) should
be activated or deactivated.
ing the safety belt properly) for the
most effective protection by the air
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A warning light located on the bag and the safety belt.
instrument panel which illuminates
the words PASSENGER AIR BAG • The OCS (Occupant Classification
“OFF” indicating the front passen-
ger air bag system is deactivated.
The instrument panel air bag warn-
ing light is interconnected with the
occupant classification system.
System) may not function properly • If the front passenger's seat is
if the passenger takes actions
which can defeat the detection sys-
tem. These include:
(1) Failing to sit in an upright posi-
tion.
unoccupied, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG “OFF” indicator will turn on,
and the front passenger's airbag
will not deploy in frontal crashes.
• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG
“OFF” indicator illuminates, the
front passenger’s airbag will not
deploy in frontal crashes.
• If the front passenger’s seat is
occupied by a person of adult size,
the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”
indicator is not illuminated and the
front passenger’s airbag will deploy
in frontal crashes.
(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 | 2010 |
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