Chrysler PACIFICA HYBRID 2019 User Manual page 111

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
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 Front Passenger Air
Occupant Status Bag Output
Rear-facing child Reduced-power
restraint deployment
Child, including a child Reduced-power
in a forward-facing child deployment OR Full-
restraint or booster seat* power deployment
Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Air
Occupant Status Bag Output
Properly seated adult Full-power deployment
OR reduced-power
deployment
Unoccupied seat Reduced-power
deployment
* 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 re-
straint, in the front passenger seat.
WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in
front of an air bag. A deploying passenger
front air bag can cause death or serious injury
to a child 12 years or younger, including a child
in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing
child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle
does not have a rear seat, do not transport a
rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.
WARNING!
• Children 12 years or younger should always
ride buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle
with a rear seat.
The OCS determines the front passenger's most
probable classification. The OCS estimates the
seated weight on the front passenger seat and
where that weight is located. The OCS communi-
cates the classification status to the ORC. The
ORC uses the classification to determine whether
the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation
rate should be adjusted.
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. Prop-
erly seated passengers are:
• Sitting upright
• Facing forward
• Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet
comfortably on or near the floor
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