Passive Occupant Detection System Safety Precautions

Passive Occupant Detection System Safety Precautions

Seat occupied recognition controls automatic passenger airbag deactivation.

This equipment is only installed on vehicles released in the USA.


• After every repair on the passenger seat in which the seat and/or backrest cover was "disengaged" basic setting on Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (J706) must be performed. Perform the basic setting with a Vehicle Diagnosis Tester that has "Guided Fault Finding".

• Do not bend the passenger occupant detection system mat.

• A leaking mat must be replaced (repair kit).

• Do not bend the passenger occupant detection system pressure hose.

• Seat occupied recognition (repair kit) components must not fall on hard surfaces.

• Seat occupied recognition components must not come in contact with grease.

• There is the danger that the seat occupied recognition components may be damaged by sharp objects when working on the seat. It is necessary to avoid this danger.

• The mat, the fleece and various covers must be fitted to be free of folds.

• When installing, ensure upholstery and cover are installed correctly.

• Replace all upholstery clips and clip connectors from cover, ensure it is positioned correctly on seat when doing so.

• System basic setting is only possible at temperatures between 32° and 104°F (0 °C and + 40 °C).

• Make sure that no objects are placed on seat when performing basic setting.

• Using a seat cover or placing a cushion on the seat will impair the passenger occupant detection system as well as the effectiveness of the airbag system.

• Do not install any clips near the mat for the passenger occupant detection system. This also applies to changes to the seat wiring harness.