Chrysler PACIFICA 2017 Owner's Manual page 277

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the
following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor lo-
cated in the front passenger seat
• Air Bag Warning Light
Occupant Classification Module (OCM) And Sensor
The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located
underneath the front passenger seat. The Sensor is located
beneath the passenger seat cushion foam. Any weight on
the seat will be sensed by the Sensor. The OCM uses input
from the Sensor to determine the front passenger's most
probable classification. The OCM communicates this infor-
mation to the ORC. The ORC may reduce the inflation rate
of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment
based on occupant classification. In order for the OCS to
operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger
to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt.
The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the inflation
rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the OCS
estimates that:
• The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light
objects on it; or
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passen-
ger, including a child; or
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing
child restraint; or
• The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her
weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time.
Front Passenger Seat Oc-
cupant Status
Rear-facing child restraint
Child, including a child in
a forward-facing child re-
straint or booster seat*
Properly seated adult
Unoccupied seat
* It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing
a full-power Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment.
Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat and
SAFETY 275
Front Passenger Air Bag
Output
Reduced-power deployment
Reduced-power deployment
OR Full-power deployment
Full-power deployment OR
reduced-power deployment
Reduced-power deployment
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