2007 Chrysler Crossfire Owner Manual - Page 42
2007 Chrysler Crossfire Manual
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 OCM to ensure that the resultant bladder pressure increase due to applied lap belt tension does not cause a small occupant to be classified as a larger occupant How the Bladder Mat and Pressure Sensor Works The Bladder Mat and Pressure Sensor are located beneath the seat cushion foam. The pressure sensor sends a signal to the OCM. The passenger seat assembly contains critical components that affect the passenger airbag deployment. Correctly functioning passenger seat components are critical for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to properly classify the passenger and calculate the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifications to the passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover.