B1018 OCCUPANT SENS
B1018
Description
Suppresses the deployment of front passenger air bag when the condition of passenger seat is empty or child and child-seat. And turns on front passenger air bag OFF indicator lamp when the condition of passenger seat is child-seat and child. In case of malfunction the blinking of the air bag warning lamp reports the malfunction to driver and by the on board self-diagnosis system or electro-diagnosis tester CONSULT-III can detect the cause.
OPERATIONThe unit classifies occupant in passenger seat and transmits it to Occupant Classification System control unit.
STRUCTUREPlural sensors are installed in the sensor mat to prevent incorrect sensing induced by the sitting position.
INSTALLATIONOccupant Classification System sensor is installed in the passenger seat cushion.
1.CHECK SELF-DIAG RESULT