Chrysler Pacifica 2017 User Manual page 40

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and
fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully inflate in less time
than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the
driver and front passenger.
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for this vehicle. It is designed to provide
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the occupant's seated weight, as
determined by the OCS.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor located 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 information to the ORC. The ORC may reduce the
inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment based on occupant classifica-
tion. 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 passenger, 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 Occupant Status
Rear-facing child restraint
Child, including a child in a forward-facing child
restraint 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 never
install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child restraint, in the front passenger seat.
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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