Occupant Classification System (OCS) System

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The Occupant Classification System (OCS) system is found only on the front passenger seat. The OCS system classified the size of the front passenger seat occupant and provides this information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). The RCM uses this information (and other inputs) in determining the deployment strategy of the passenger air bag module and pretensioner. The front passenger OCS system is comprised of the following: 4 OCS weight sensor bolts that are mounted to each corner of the seat track and an OCSM which is mounted to the electrical bracket underneath the seat cushion pan. The weight of any occupant or object on the front passenger seat is electronically communicated to the OCSM. The OCS weight sensor bolts are serviced as an assembly (2 weight sensor bolts and mounting bracket per side), the OCSM is serviced separately.

The OCS system is also used for operation of the passenger Belt-Minder®. For information on the passenger Belt-Minder® feature, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. To deactivate or reactivate the passenger Belt-Minder® feature, refer to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER & WARNING CHIMES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article or the Owner's Literature.