2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 73

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located underneath the front passenger seat. The Sensor is lo- • The front passenger seat is occupied by a small pascated beneath the passenger seat cushion foam. Any senger, including a child; or weight on the seat will be sensed by the Sensor. The OCM • The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing uses input from the Sensor to determine the front paschild restraint; or senger's most probable classification. The OCM communicates this information to the ORC. The ORC may • The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time. 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 in it; or 2