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Seat Occupant Sensor: Service Precautions

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

NOTE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.


System Name
Lighting System
Sliding Roof Control System
Power Window Control System
Power Door Lock Control System
Power Back Door Control System
Back Door Closer System
Electrical Back Door Outside Handle System
SFI System

1. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT
a. Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following conditions occur.
- The occupant classification ECU is replaced.
- Accessories (seatback tray and seat cover, etc.) are installed.
- The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("OFF") comes on when the front passenger seat is not occupied.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due to an accident or a collision.

NOTE: When an accident vehicle is brought into the workshop for repair, check the flatness of the body side that is equipped with the passenger seat. If the flatness is not within ± 3.0 mm (0.118 in.), adjust it to the specified range.