2008 Chrysler Crossfire Owner Manual - Page 48

46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover. • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar௡. • At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/ Mopar௡. How the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) Works The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located beneath the passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into one of three size categories based on the input from the Bladder Assembly and a Belt Tension Sensor. The size categories include empty, child, and adult. The OCM sends the Occupant Classification to the ORC to determine if a front passenger airbag is allowed. If a fault is present, the AIRBAG warning light is illuminated. How the Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light Works The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF. In the presence of a properly seated occupant, when the PAD indicator light is illuminated, the airbag is OFF. Also, when the Occupant Classification System detects either an empty seat or a weight less than the predetermined threshold, the ORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light even though the airbag is turned OFF. How the Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) Works The Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) is located at the outboard passenger lap belt anchor. The BTS creates a signal based on outboard lap belt tension. This signal is sent to the