Occupant classification module (ocm) and sensor – Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front
Passenger Seat
The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for

this vehicle. It is designed to provide Passenger Ad-

vanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the occu-

pant’s seated weight, as determined by the OCS.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the

following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor

located in the front passenger seat

• Air Bag Warning Light
Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor
The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located

underneath the front passenger seat. The Sensor is lo-

cated 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 pas-

senger’s most probable classification. The OCM commu-

nicates 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 prop-

erly 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 pas-

senger, including a child; or

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