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Occupant Classification System: Initialization

NOTE: Make sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied before performing the operation.

HINT:

Perform the zero point calibration if any of the following conditions is met:

  1. ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Zero point calibration procedures
      1. Check that all of the following conditions are met:
        • The vehicle is parked on a flat surface.
        • No objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
        • The front passenger seat belt buckle switch is OFF.
      2. Adjust the seat position according to the table below.
        Fig 1: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
        G05251340Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        ITEM DESCRIPTION

        Adjustment Item Position
        Slide Direction Rearmost position
        Reclining Angle Upright position
        Headrest Height Lowest position
        Lifter Height Lowest position
      3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
      4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      5. Perform the zero point calibration by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT:

        • Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
        • If the zero point calibration is performed when the calibration conditions are not satisfied, DTC B1797 is output.
        • If the zero point calibration has failed, DTC B1797 is output.
          Fig 2: Zero Point Calibration Procedure Chart
          G05251685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        *1: If After Exchange is selected before the previous ECU data are stored in the intelligent tester, the display screen returns to CONDITION SELECT ECU: Occupant Detect.

        ITEM DESCRIPTION

        Item Procedure
        DTC Perform DTC check and repair
        Write error Replace front seat cushion assembly (with occupant classification ECU and occupant classification sensor)
        Temperature Check value of THERMISTOR TEMP in ECU DATA LIST
        Pressure Check value of FILTERED PRESS in ECU DATA LIST
        Crash counter -
  2. SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Sensitivity check procedures
      1. Turn the engine switch off.
      2. Place a weight of 20 kg (44.0 lb) on the front passenger seat.
        NOTE:
        • Do not allow the weight to come into contact with the seatback when placing it on the seat cushion.
        • Place the weight in the area shown in the illustration.
        Fig 3: Identifying Front Passenger Seat
        G05251686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 6 seconds.
      4. Check that the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator indicates OFF.

        OK: The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator indicates OFF. 

      5. Add a weight of 30 kg (66.1 lb) to the front passenger seat (total 50 kg (110.2 lb)).
        NOTE:
        • Do not allow the weight to come into contact with the seatback when placing it on the seat cushion.
        • Place the weight in the area shown in the illustration.
      6. Check that the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator indicates ON.

        OK: The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator indicates ON.