SRS Components: OPDS/ODS
The side airbag system also includes an occupant position detection system (OPDS). This system consists of sensors (M) and a OPDS/ODS unit (N) in the front passenger's seat-back. The OPDS/ODS unit sends occupant height and position data to the SRS unit. If the OPDS/ODS unit determines that the front passenger is of small stature (for example, a child) or the front passenger is leaning into the side airbag deployment path, the SRS unit will automatically disable the passenger's side airbag. The SRS unit will also disable the airbag when the OPDS detects certain objects on the seat. When the side airbag is disabled, the side airbag cutoff indicator on the instrument panel alerts the driver that the passenger's side airbag will not deploy in a side impact. When the object is removed, or the passenger sits upright, the side airbag cutoff indicator will go off after a few seconds, alerting the driver that the passenger's side airbag will deploy in a side impact.
'04-05 models
'06-08 models