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

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

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The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passenger, including a child; or

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The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing child restraint; or

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The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time.

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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.

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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