Occupant Classification System
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pressure pad |
| 2 | Safety belt tension sensor |
| 3 | Occupant detection sensor |
| 4 | Seat position sensor |
| 5 | Occupant Classification Sensor Control Module (OCSCM) |
The occupant classification system can determine if the front passenger seat is unoccupied, occupied by a small person, or occupied by a large person. The occupant classification system consists of:
- A pressure pad, installed under the cushion of the front passenger seat, which is connected to a pressure sensor
- A safety belt tension sensor, integrated into the anchor point of the front passenger safety belt
- An occupant classification module, installed under the front passenger seat.
The pressure pad is a silicone filled bladder. Any load on the pressure pad is detected by the pressure sensor.
The safety belt tension sensor is a strain gauge that measures the load applied by the safety belt anchor to the anchor bolt. The sensor is located in the lower safety belt anchor point.