Safety features of your vehicle
Main components of occupant
classification system
Front passenger seat adult occu- • The OCS may not function proper-
pants who are properly seated and
wearing the seat belt properly,
should not cause the passenger air
bag to be automatically turned OFF.
For small adults it may be turned
OFF, however, if the occupant does
not sit in the seat properly (for exam-
ple, by not sitting upright, by sitting
An indicator light located on the on the edge of the seat, or by other-
instrument panel which illuminates wise being out of position), this could
the words PASS AIR BAG "OFF" cause the sensor to turn the air bag
OFF.
You will find the PASS AIR BAG
The instrument panel air bag indi- "OFF" indicator on the center facia
cator light is interconnected with panel.This system detects the condi-
the occupant classification system. tions 1~4 in the following table and
activates or deactivates the front
passenger air bag based on these
conditions.
ly if the passenger takes actions
which can affect the classification
system. These include:
•
A detection device located within
the front passenger seat frame.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Failing to sit in an upright posi-
tion.
Leaning against the door or
center console.
Sitting towards the sides or the
front of the seat.
•
Electronic system to determine
whether the front passenger air
bag system should be activated or
deactivated.
•
•
(4) Putting legs on the dashboard
or resting them on other loca-
tions which reduce the passen-
ger weight on the front seat.
(5) Improperly wearing the safety
belt.
indicating the front passenger air
bag system is deactivated.
The purpose is to help reduce the
risk of injury or death from an inflat-
ing air bag to certain front passenger
(6) Reclining the seat back.
seat occupants, such as children, by Always be sure that you and all vehi-
requiring the air bag to be automati- cle occupants are seated and
cally turned OFF.
restrained properly (sitting upright
with the seat in an upright position,
centered on the seat cushion, with
For example, if a child restraint of the
type specified in the regulations is on
the seat, the occupant classification
sensor can detect it and cause the
air bag to turn OFF.
the
person's
legs
comfortably
extended, feet on the floor, and wear-
ing the safety belt properly) for the
most effective protection by the air
bag and the safety belt.
3
48
| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Elantra Manuals |
|---|---|
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Elantra |
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)