Occupant Classification System (OCS)

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The OCS classifies the size of the front passenger seat occupant and provides this information to the RCM.

Pressure is applied to the OCS bladder when weight of any occupant or object on the front passenger seat is present. The pressure is then transferred through a tube and sensed by the OCS pressure sensor within the OCSM. The OCSM sends information concerning the weight of any occupant or object on the front passenger seat to the RCM via the HS-CAN2. The RCM uses this information when determining if the passenger airbag or side airbag needs to be deployed in the event of a crash.

The OCS is also used for operation of the passenger Belt-Minder®. For information about Belt-Minder®, Refer to: Seatbelt Systems - System Operation and Component Description .

To deactivate or reactivate the passenger Belt-Minder® feature, Refer to: Seatbelt Minder Deactivating/Activating .