Occupant Classification System (OCS)

The occupant classification system (OCS) identifies if a child or child seat is present in the front passenger seat. The OCS receives inputs from the occupant classification sensor mat (1) which is located inside the passenger seat cushion assembly. Depending on classification of the passenger, the OCS control unit (2) sends a signal to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit uses this signal and the seat belt buckle switch RH signal to determine deployment or non-deployment of the front passenger air bag module in the event of a collision. Depending on the signals received, the air bag diagnosis sensor unit can disable the front passenger air bag module completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Occupant Classification Sensor Control Unit And Mat

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: In case of customer concern, CONSULT can be used to confirm the front passenger air bag status (readiness).

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS CONDITIONS

Front Passenger Seat (Condition)

PASS AIR BAG OFF Indicator (Status)

Front Passenger Air Bag Status (Readiness)

CONSULT Display

Seat occupied

OFF

Active (enabled)

Seat occupied ⁽¹⁾

Deactivated (disabled)

OFF

Seat empty

OFF

Deactivated (disabled)

OFF

NOTE:

⁽¹⁾	Passenger does not meet Occupant Classification System specifications for passenger air bag activation.