Seat Occupancy Sensor Pad
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Front passenger seat cushion is equipped with a foil contact sensor. If front passenger seat is occupied, seat occupancy detector will send a varying analog signal to the SBE. This signal varies in direct proportion to the weight or movement of seat occupant. Not all vehicles are equipped with this system.